Lu Siwei and Ren Quanniu were barred from aiding a group of pro-democracy protesters who were arrested at sea, but could still lose their licenses.
Tag: Courts and the Judiciary
Beirut Explosion: Lebanon Prime Minister Charged With Negligence
An investigating judge named the caretaker prime minister, Hassan Diab, a suspect, a significant step toward holding the top levels of power accountable in the August explosion that killed 200.
‘Like a Cattle Yard’: How Justice Is Delivered in Australia’s Bush Courts
In some remote Aboriginal communities, judges and lawyers arrive by plane and handle dozens of cases in a single day. Critics say language barriers and the rapid pace infringe on human rights.
Hong Kong’s Courts, Still Independent, Face New Threats From China
The judiciary is crucial to the city’s status as a global hub for trade and finance. But the Chinese Communist Party has been gaining more authority over it.
Vatican Puts Priests on Trial Over Alleged Abuse Within Its Walls
One priest is accused of abusing an altar boy at a seminary near the pope’s residence, and the other of covering it up.
Leading Slovak Extremist Sentenced to 4 Years in Jail Over Use of Neo-Nazi Symbol
Marian Kotleba, the head of a neo-fascist political party, was convicted of spreading an ideology aimed at suppressing democratic rights and freedoms.
China Captures Hong Kong Activists Fleeing to Taiwan by Sea
At least one member of the group was being investigated under the city’s new national security law.
A Lawyer’s Tweets Put India’s Supreme Court on Trial and Him at Risk of Imprisonment
Prashant Bhushan, a prominent lawyer who criticized India’s Supreme Court, could be sentenced to jail after he was found in contempt.
Poland’s Supreme Court Declares Presidential Election Valid
The decision comes after supporters of the opposition candidate filed protests questioning the narrow victory for the incumbent, Andrzej Duda.
Couple Charged With Rioting After Hong Kong Protest Are Found Not Guilty
A judge said there was no direct evidence against the two, who made headlines when they got married days after their arrest. A teenager was also acquitted.