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euronews
3 months ago
Europe news

Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines

Sweden has decided to close its investigation into the explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines due to lack of jurisdiction.
The explosions on the pipelines occurred in September 2022, contributing to tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Top UN court says it has jurisdiction on most of Ukraine's invasion case

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' top court, has jurisdiction to rule on most parts of Ukraine's case against Russia over the 2022 invasion.
The ICJ ruled that Russia's use of force during the invasion did not fall under its jurisdiction, and it also could not rule on Ukraine's claim that Russia's recognition of separatist regions breached the Genocide Convention. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Armenia joins International Criminal Court, Moscow decries 'unfriendly step'

Armenia has formally joined the International Criminal Court, a move that Russia has criticized as unfriendly.
Armenia is now obligated to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he sets foot on its territory. [ more ]
morerussia
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Lawyers Shouldn't Use Other Lawyers To Cover Their Butts

Receiving referrals can benefit lawyers' practices.
Lawyers should be cautious about accepting matters to cover for others. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Law

Supreme Court declares Indigenous child welfare law constitutional | CBC News

The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the Trudeau government's Indigenous child welfare law, affirming Indigenous Peoples' jurisdiction over child and family services.
The law represents a significant step forward on the path to reconciliation and recognizes rights protected by the Aboriginal rights section of Canada's Constitution. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Sweden Closes Investigation Into Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts

Sweden closes investigation into undersea attack on Nord Stream pipelines due to lack of jurisdiction
Speculation over responsibility for the attack grew complex after intelligence suggested it was carried out by a pro-Ukraine group [ more ]
BBC Sport
4 months ago
Women

Senda banned for four years over sexual assaults

Former footballer Daniel Senda has been banned from football for four years after sexually assaulting two women on a coaching course.
The incidents took place overseas, so UK authorities had no jurisdiction to take action, and the women did not report the incidents to the police. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
10 years ago
US politics

Protester loses appeal in military protest case

The Supreme Court ruled military has broad jurisdiction over public spaces on bases.
The issue of jurisdiction over military bases for public protest will continue in lower courts. [ more ]
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