The issues raised by Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, which predictably ended with the acquittal of the former White House occupant, are the logical continuation of a presidency that has pushed the limits of the American legal system. Lawyers for the former president- who was charged with inciting insurrection –…
On June 15, 2021, the government of Hungary passed a law that prohibits the promotion of homosexuality and gender reassignment among minors. The law came into force despite opposition from the European Union (EU). It was approved by 157 out of 199 MPs. “Protecting the rights of our children” Originally,…
For most of the last two centuries, it was illegal to be gay in much of the world, and that was because of the colonial-era British. Even today, colonial-era laws prohibiting homosexuality still exist in former British territories, including parts of Africa and Oceania. But it is in Asia that…
Anti-LGBT law, calls to “de-Atlanize” Ukraine, omnipresent references to religion… In parallel to the war in Ukraine, the Russian government is leading a conservative and identity-based offensive on its domestic front. According to experts, the aim is to unite the country around “traditional” values. In Russia, Russian deputies voted Thursday,…
The Council of Europe has withdrawn its controversial campaign celebrating “freedom in the hijab”. The wearing of this religious garment has repeatedly provoked heated debates in France. How to differentiate between the hijab and other veils? Which outfits are prohibited, and in which space? Overview of what the law allows.…
We often hear the term “legitimate child”, “natural child,” or “adopted child”. These different terms are derived from the old legislation. The current law sees them differently: all children have similar rights and duties. However, it is always interesting to explain more about these notions, especially about the legitimate and…
The Supreme Court these days is under a lot of scrutiny, and rightly so, but they did take a couple of groundbreaking decisions in the past. Here are some decisions that have significantly impacted American life, including the landmark abortion case, Roe v. Wade, and the recent Supreme Court decision…
Pride Month just ended a few days ago, but now more than ever, we feel that our rights as American citizens are being threatened. Obergefell v. Hodges is one of those landmark decisions for us queer people. Many people dream of marriage, and now, you can get married to your…
Abortion laws and Roe v. Wade has been a heated debate for a while. This week (June 24th, 2022), the Supreme court justice reverted the landmark court decision of Roe V. Wade. The vote was 5-4 to overturn the abortion law in our country. And I’d like to name those…
In France, justice can be rendered either amicably without the intervention of a judge or through a civil trial in case of conflict. Indeed, any legal procedure follows a long and costly process with several steps. Moreover, depending on the nature of the lawsuit and its complexity, it can last…
