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Sierra Leone parliament passes bill to abolish death penalty
The Parliament of Sierra Leone passed a bill Friday abolishing the death penalty. If given presidential assent, this law will see the west African country become the 23rd country in the continent to abolish the capital punishment. The country’s legal regime prescribes the death penalty for the offences of murder, treason, mutiny and aggravated robbery. […]
US House passes bill to expand and expedite visa process for Afghans
The US House of Representatives passed a bill dubbed the Allies Act in a 407-16 vote on Thursday to expand and expedite special visa eligibility for Afghans who served the US and coalition forces during the occupation of Afghanistan. The US occupation of Afghanistan is coming to an end. The Taliban is seizing more territory […]
Hong Kong court denies bail to 4 former employees of pro-democracy tabloid
A Hong Kong court denied bail to four former employees of the pro-democracy Apple Daily after they were charged with colluding with foreign forces under Beijing’s imposed national security law (English). According to the Hong Kong Free Press, the bail applications of the employees were rejected Thursday due to the lack of evidence showing the […]
Spain president proposes Digital Rights Charter, outlining fundamental rights of individuals online
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday announced publication of the Carta Derechos Digitales, or Digital Rights Charter. Rather than presenting the Charter as regulation or new legislation, Sánchez stated that the Charter is meant to be a framework of reference for all Spanish authorities and to inform future action. Thus, the announcement does not present […]