Crimes during and after a revolution
With the participation of students and people from all walks of life, the students and masses have brought down the previous regime. While we look forward to a new start, we must not forget the atrocities, violence, and crime spree that took place during and after the uprising.
1m ago
ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
On July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its advisory opinion in Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.
2m ago
ICC Arrest Warrant: Is it permissible to arrest the Head of a State?
On May 20, 2024, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, announced that he would seek issuance of arrest warrants against the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli Minister of Defence,
5m ago
Ukraine’s present case in the International Court of Justice
On 2 February 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its judgment on the preliminary objections brought by the Russian Federation regarding jurisdiction and admissibility in the case filed by Ukraine concerning Russia’s invasion in 2022.
7m ago
How South Africa is challenging Israel at the ICJ: A case of obligation to prevent genocide
Most recently, South Africa has instituted proceedings in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel, accusing it of violating the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, in relation to its military operations against the Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
9m ago
The role of judiciary in addressing academic plagiarism
In academia, plagiarism— the act of borrowing someone else’s work without giving due credit is treated as an offence— almost as a mortal sin.
11m ago
Bangladesh’s ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
On 18 April 2023, Bangladesh ratified the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which will enter into force for Bangladesh on 17 July 2023.
1y ago
The human right to disconnect
We shouldn't let the line between work hours and personal hours become blurred
2y ago
February 25, 2020
Membership in international sporting bodies and statehood
In the case of Reference re Secession of Quebec, the Supreme Court of Canada observes that “the viability of a would-be state in the international community depends, as a practical matter, upon recognition by other states”.
October 22, 2019
Is there a human right to water?
Although water is an essential element for human survival, access to water was not recognised as a human right when most fundamental rights were adopted under the International Bill of Human Rights. The reason behind this might be that none had predicted that a time would come when water would become insufficient for the masses.
December 25, 2018
Death of Meme Culture in EU
The European Parliament recently approved the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, popularly referred to as EU Copyright Directive.
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