“I immediately thought of 1980, and the fear and desperation we felt,” said a 60-year-old lawmaker who lived through the massacre of protesters in Gwangju.
Tag: Law and Legislation
Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s Opposition Leader?
The opposition leader rallied lawmakers to vote down President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree.
Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers
A groundbreaking law, which gives some sex workers greater labor protections and social benefits than similar legislation elsewhere in the world, is now in effect in the European country.
What Can the World’s Top Court Do About Climate Change?
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest judicial body, is beginning landmark hearings on global warming. Here’s a guide.
UK Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying After Emotional Debate
After an emotional debate, Parliament voted on Friday in favor of allowing assisted suicide for some terminally ill people in England and Wales.
China Journalist, Dong Yuyu, Is Sentenced to Prison for Espionage
Dong Yuyu, who has written articles critical of the Communist Party, was arrested in 2022 while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat.
Why Mexico Is Eliminating Independent Watchdog Agencies
A vote in the country’s Senate has cleared the way to abolish seven independent organizations that provided oversight on issues such as public information and price fixing.
What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Critics say big questions remain not only about how the new law will be enforced, but also about whether the ban will really protect young people.
Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16
The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.
Britain’s Emotional Debate Over Assisted Dying
As lawmakers prepare to vote on legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales, an intense public discussion has unfolded.