Monday’s court ruling joined the war in Gaza in a widening crisis over what kind of state Israel will be.
Tag: Courts and the Judiciary
What Israel’s Supreme Court Justices Wrote in Their Landmark Ruling
The full decision, which exceeded 250,000 words, marked the first time that Israel’s highest court had struck down a quasi-constitutional Basic Law.
Britain’s dangerous game of constitutional hardball
In seeking to override the U.K.’s highest court, Rishi Sunak’s government is following other nations in a trend that can damage democracy, experts say.
Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial Resumes Amid War
Courts in Israel suspended non-urgent cases after the Oct. 7 attacks, including the prime minister’s multiyear trial.
Russia Asks Court to Label Gay Rights Movement as ‘Extremist’
Activists say the designation could put L.G.B.T.Q. people and their organizations under threat of criminal prosecution for something as simple as displaying the rainbow flag.
Government Offices in E.U. Can Ban Wearing of Religious Symbols
The bloc’s Court of Justice, ruling in the case of a female employee in Belgium who was told she could not wear a hijab in the office, said the restriction was lawful.
Éric Dupond-Moretti, France’s Justice Minister, Is Cleared of Abuse of Power
Éric Dupond-Moretti was charged with using his position as a weapon to order investigations into four magistrates he had recently clashed with.
French Judges Issue Warrant for Syria’s President in War Crimes Case
The warrant relates to the deadly use of chemical weapons and is a major step to hold President Bashar al-Assad accountable for some of the worst atrocities in Syria’s long conflict.
Éric Dupond-Moretti, France’s Justice Minister, Goes on Trial
The case is the first time a sitting government minister has gone before a court, and it is part of the system he continues to oversee.
They Refused to Serve. Now They’re Supporting Israel’s War Effort.
The Brothers in Arms group helped lead protests against the government, with members vowing to ignore military call-ups. But after the Hamas attacks, it pivoted to aid those affected by the conflict.