As of April, people in New South Wales who disrupt business activities can face up to two years in prison. Some climate activists say this law is aimed at them.
Tag: Law and Legislation
A Powerful Court
In other advanced democracies, the courts are more restrained.
The End of Roe
The Supreme Court’s abortion ruling will transform American life and politics.
Republican Drive to Tilt Courts Against Climate Action Reaches a Crucial Moment
A Supreme Court environmental case being decided this month is the product of a coordinated, multiyear strategy by Republican attorneys general and conservative allies.
Federico Carboni Becomes Italy’s First Assisted Suicide
The man, Federico Carboni, overcame a series of legal and bureaucratic challenges before ending his life.
Britain Moves Ahead With Plans to Scrap Trade Rules on Northern Ireland
The action by the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to scuttle the post-Brexit trade arrangement risks a clash with the European Union and upsetting the United States.
The Politics of Abortion
Polls show that support for abortion rights is rising. Will that help Democrats this fall?
Poland Shows the Risks for Women When Abortion Is Banned
Poland’s abortion ban has had many unintended consequences. One is that doctors are sometimes afraid to remove fetuses or administer cancer treatment to save women’s lives.
A Supreme Court Preview
These are the five biggest rulings expected from the Supreme Court in the coming weeks.
The Global Minimum Tax Deal Is in Trouble
A global agreement to increase taxes on corporations is in jeopardy.