German government plans to reform adoption law DW 10/10/2024
Proposed reforms in Germany aim to modernize adoption laws, allowing more inclusivity for unmarried partnerships and single parents in adoption processes.
Family of deceased tenant refused entry to property containing life's work
Bureaucratic red tape is preventing a family from accessing a deceased relative's flat, risking the loss of precious personal effects.
EXCLUSIVE: SF hot dog vendor arrested in viral video speaks as police, community respond
The incident highlights excessive force in enforcing unpermitted food vendor regulations, raising concerns about public safety and the treatment of vulnerable individuals.
Irrational' Home Office demanded fingerprint proof from people fleeing Gaza
Home Office in UK demanding biometric data from Gazan families for relocation criticized by immigration tribunal.
Judge rules Home Office's demand for biometric data as irrational and unreasonable, interfering with family rights and survival situations in Gaza.
Brooklyn Defender Services outlines goals for 2024 legislative session
Brooklyn Defender Services and other public defender offices in New York City are pushing for legislative reforms targeting injustices within the criminal legal, family regulation, and immigration systems.
Advocacy efforts include the Youth Justice and Opportunities Act, the Family Miranda Rights Act, the End Predatory Court Fees Act, and the Treatment Not Jail Act.
Nepal: Same-sex couples face hurdles on road to recognition DW 07/10/2024
Despite legal recognition, challenges persist for LGBTQ+ families in Nepal.