Universal jurisdiction and the persecution of Uyghurs: A legal path to accountability
Introduction and background The Uyghurs, an ethnic minority residing in northwestern China’s Xinjiang region, have long been subjected to oppression […]
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No Way Out: Thailand, Uyghur Deportations, and the Architecture of Impunity
Thailand’s deportation of Uyghur Muslims was not a policy failure – it was policy in action. It reflected an institutional design built not to prevent abuses but to deflect outrage while advancing China’s interests without consequence.
The Struggle for Religious Freedom of the Muslim Community in Georgia
Introduction Georgia is at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and this is reflected in its religious landscape. Most of
Where We Stand: LGBTQIA+ Rights in Singapore
LGBTQIA+ rights in Singapore remain a pressing issue. While recent legal reforms mark progress, widespread prejudice against the community persists.
Mother Earth as a Legal Person: Indigenous Rights and the Rights of Nature in New Zealand’s Legal Revolution
New Zealand has made history by giving legal rights to nature. Following Māori beliefs, laws now treat rivers and mountains as living entities with their own legal standing, which shows a radical shift in environmental protection.
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The Implementation of AI Systems in Indonesia: Law Enforcement, Employment, and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
INTRODUCTION With one of the largest digital economies on the continent, Indonesia is characterised as an emerging tech giant among
Rooted in Tradition, Yet Shaped by Modernity: Sorcery Accusation-Related Violence in Papua New Guinea
INTRODUCTION “People are blaming [sorcery] when someone dies from malaria, when someone is washed away in the river, when a
From Defence to Prosecution: The Controversial Appointment of Tajul Islam at the ICT-BD
INTRODUCTION This article explores the controversial appointment of Muhammad Tajul Islam as the new Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: Transphobia in the Spotlight in Europe
As the world commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), it is key to reflect on the fact that across Europe, transgender individuals face different realities shaped by law, culture, and politics. While some countries advance the rights and recognition of a transgender person, others escalate repression and hate.
Decolonising Honour Killings: Shifting the Focus from Racialised Stereotypes to Gender-Based Violence
Introduction Honour killings are defined as extreme acts of gender-based violence committed against women (United Nations, 2010). They are a
