Monday’s court ruling joined the war in Gaza in a widening crisis over what kind of state Israel will be.
Tag: Law and Legislation
Israel’s Supreme Court Strikes Down Judiciary Law
The Supreme Court, by the narrowest of margins, rejected a law pushed by Netanyahu allies that limited its authority to review government decisions.
Israel Expresses Regret for Civilian Casualties in Gaza Airstrike
The Israeli military said it was “working to draw lessons” from an attack in central Gaza that was reported to have killed dozens of people.
Jiang Ping, the ‘Conscience of China’s Legal World,’ Dies at 92
He was removed from his university presidency after supporting pro-democracy protesters at Tiananmen Square. He remained a relentless advocate for rule of law.
In Canada, Assisted Death May Soon Be Available for the Mentally Ill
The country is divided over a law that would allow patients suffering from mental health illnesses to apply for assisted death.
A Tokyo Taxi Driver Is Charged With Running Down a Pigeon
The arrest of the 50-year-old driver highlighted the strict law in Japan against harming the birds, even if they take over balconies or get in the way of traffic.
For Archbishop of Canterbury, Heading Anglican Church Is ‘High-Wire Act’
Serving as the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans in an increasingly secular world is just one of the challenges for Justin Welby. He also had a king to crown and immigration policy to condemn.
French Parliament Approves Immigration Overhaul
The French leader was elected twice on a vow to keep populism at bay. But his bill received rare support from the far right, setting off a crisis in his party.
Brazil’s Congress Weakens Protection of Indigenous Lands, Defying Lula
While Brazil vows to fight climate change, lawmakers approved a law making it harder for Indigenous tribes to block deforestation, overriding a veto by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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.