Freedom of Expression on Trial: The Shrinking Civic Space in Malaysia
Introduction Article 10 of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, which guarantees freedom of expression, is fundamental to democratic governance and […]
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Asylum Seekers and Refugee Detention in Australia
Introduction Australia’s immigration detention policies have drawn sustained international scrutiny due to their restrictive design and harsh implementation. One of
Human Trafficking in Thailand – Complex Background and Legal Factors
Introduction Human trafficking is one of the oldest, most complicated, and multifaceted human rights abuses in Southeast Asia and Thailand
Philippines: Improvements and Concerns Regarding the “Drug War” Issue
Overview of the Drug War When the drug war was announced in 2016 under President Rodrigo Duterte, it was presented
Execution by Design: Singapore’s Death Penalty and the Silencing of Dissent
Singapore’s death penalty regime is exact in law and unforgiving in practice, hitting hardest those with the fewest means to defend themselves. In 2024, executions reached a decade high, while dissent and appeals were increasingly shut down.
Justice Denied: The Acquittal of an Indonesian Official in a Major Forced Labour Case
Introduction Forced labour within the Indonesian palm oil industry presents a growing challenge to the human rights of labourers and
Indonesia’s New Criminal Code Tightens Controls on Speech Morality and Minority Rights
Lead: Indonesia’s 632-article Criminal Code, adopted in 2023 and due to take effect in 2026, promises to modernise the nation’s laws. Rights advocates argue that its speech limits, morality clauses and “living law” provision could instead restrict civil liberties and expose minorities to prosecution.
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Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces Insurgency: Legal Risks on Protected Persons
INTRODUCTION Thailand has endured a persistent and violent uprising for the past two decades in its Southern Border provinces, including
The Crisis of Statelessness of Rohingya Refugees
The Rohingya, a Muslim minority in Myanmar, are the largest stateless group globally, totaling over 3.5 million due to the 1982 Citizenship Act, which discriminates based on ancestry. This law excludes the Rohingya and other ethnic groups from citizenship, driving many to seek refuge in countries like Bangladesh, where they face dire conditions in refugee camps. This article critiques Myanmar’s citizenship laws and the flawed, corrupt naturalization process that sustains multi-generational statelessness among the Rohingya.
Violence Against Children: Unveiling the Devastating Impacts of Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
Introduction Due to unsustainable human activity, climate change is increasing the frequency, intensity and severity of Extreme Weather Events (EWEs)
