Human Rights Law 
Russia may restrict Americans over rights dispute – msnbc.com
“As far as this law linked to Magnitsky’s tragedy is concerned … stealing $230 million from the state through fraudulent tax returns. The Kremlin’s own human rights council said last year that he was probably beaten to death. Putin and … Continue reading
Russia may restrict Americans over rights dispute – Reuters
“As far as this law linked to Magnitsky’s tragedy is concerned … $230 million from the state through fraudulent tax returns. The Kremlin’s own human rights council said last year that he was probably beaten to death. Putin and Obama … Continue reading
Human rights without God are fragile, says Pope – AsiaNews.IT
Vatican City (AsiaNews) – “[N]atural law is a universal guide recognizable to everyone, on the basis of which all people can reciprocally understand and love each other. Human rights, therefore, are ultimately rooted in a participation of God …
U.N. investigator decries U.S. use of killer drones – Orlando Sentinel
Christof Heyns, U.N. special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, urged Washington to clarify the basis under international law of the policy, in a report issued overnight to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
U.S. Recognizes Top Human Rights Defenders – Voice of America
On May 18th, the Department of State announced that Ales Byalyatski of Belarus and Uganda’s Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights and Constitutional Law would share the 2011 Human Rights Defenders Award. Ales Byalyatski is the founder of the banned … Continue reading
Judges told to act on human rights – The Guardian
The decisive message from Parliament came as Home Secretary Theresa May told MPs that for too long judges had put the rights of foreign prisoners before those of the British public. She said the Commons motion, which states the right … Continue reading
U.N. investigator decries U.S. use of killer drones – Reuters
Christof Heyns, U.N. special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, urged Washington to clarify the basis under international law of the policy, in a report issued overnight to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
U.N. investigator decries U.S. use of killer drones – msnbc.com
Christof Heyns, U.N. special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, urged Washington to clarify the basis under international law of the policy, in a report issued overnight to the United Nations Human Rights Council. The 47-member …
Senate panel delays vote on "Magnitsky" sanctions on Russia – msnbc.com
“Senator Webb supports the premise of the Magnitsky Act, but has concerns about some of the language … as well as those of other human rights abusers in Russia. It passed a House of Representatives committee this month, but no … Continue reading
Waterloo council puts human rights ordinance on hold – TMCnet
Abraham Funchess Jr., executive director of human rights commission, said his commission is preparing … because similar rules already apply under the Violence Against Women Act for federally subsidized housing. “I would have thought most …
