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‼️ The UBA GR Committee addressed the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Legal Policy Dmytro Maslov with a position on the Draft Law of Ukraine "On Fair Lobbying" (Reg. No. 10337) and ways to improve it for the second reading. The full text of the position is available here: https://bit.ly/3I6obZj

I am happy to contribute to the Max Planck Encyclopedia of Comparative Constitutional Law (Oxford University Press). My piece about the Constitutional Court of Ukraine is now available for colleagues. #constitution #ukraine #constitutionalcourt

🌍 New legal perspectives on EU Common foreign and security policy! Exciting developments from the Court of Justice of the European Union! Advocate General Tamara Ćapeta’s recent opinion in Joined Cases C-29/22 P and C-44/22 P brings a groundbreaking perspective on individuals’ rights against the EU. 🔍 The cases involved two individuals seeking damages for the EU’s alleged failure in investigating crimes related to the Kosovo conflict. The General Court initially dismissed the case, but this opinion could change the game! ✅ Ćapeta argues that the EU Courts should have jurisdiction over damages actions brought by individuals for breaches of fundamental rights by any type of EU Common Foreign and Security Policy measure. 📜 This opinion emphasizes the EU’s commitment to the rule of law and fundamental rights. It’s a reminder that fundamental rights violations are not a political choice in the EU. 👨⚖️ While not binding, this opinion could significantly influence future court decisions. It’s a significant moment for EU law and individuals’ rights! 🔗 Attached is the full press release for more details. Let’s discuss how this could reshape EU legal landscapes! #EULaw #Justice #FundamentalRights #EU

I believe that abolishing Article 112 presents a viable solution to rebuild confidence in the Thai judiciary and challenge the entrenched authority that manipulates the legal system for personal gain. The recent negotiation between Thaksin and the establishment to return home and avoid legal repercussions, along with the potential dissolution of the Move Forward Party for advocating Article 112's amendment, highlights the politicization of Thailand's judicial system. #112WATCH #Lesemajestelaw #Article112. Many thanks to Pavin Chachavalpongpun for inviting me to pen down this Op-ed. https://lnkd.in/gc8ZdQu9

"Every voice matters in shaping the laws of our land." Today on #YourRightsInParliament, let's discuss! What law would you propose if you had a day in the Zimbabwean Parliament? Share your ideas and let's get the dialogue rolling! #MyLawMyVoice #ZimbabweParliament #ActiveCitizenship

#newsalert LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MORE TIME TO COMMENT ON DRAFT BILLS The Department of Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs has gazetted a notice extending to 31 July 2024 the deadline for input on: 👉 a draft Local Government: General Laws Amendment Bill https://lnkd.in/dmzZyGyM (seeking to ‘entrench good practices’, and ‘address the challenges that have been experienced’), and 👉 a draft Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill https://lnkd.in/dVGY7ay3 (seeking to provide a ‘mechanism’ for institutionalising coalition governments and address the ‘challenges’ presented by hung councils). Please refer to the links provided for a report on each draft Bill. Subscribe to our newsletter on the latest developments in national government and parliament 👉 https://lnkd.in/eis2a-RX Published by SA Legal Academy Policy Watch #salegalacademy #localgovernment #southafrica #legislation #comments

Learn the differences between asylum and withholding of removal. While both offer protection, their long-term status and benefits vary. Let us guide you through the nuances at Modern Law Group. Read the full blog here: https://buff.ly/3gNAzjK

Very interesting briefing on Poland’s bumpy road to restore the rule of law and constitutional order, organized jointly by Justice Minister-Prosecutor General Adam Bodnar and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski. It was particularly satisfying to hear that the Polish government changed its approach to the ECtHR and it’s determined to implement the Strasbourg judgments🤞 #ruleoflaw #poland

#news Commission proposes to hold a structured dialogue on the implementation by #Spain of the recommendation of the rule of law report related to the Spanish National Council for the Judiciary https://lnkd.in/d6wT-Qfa So... The #EuropeanUnion helps to strengthen the Spanish Rule of Law. In turn, the #EU strengthens its domestic law by taking into account the work done by the #CouncilofEurope. In short, this is how the #EuropeanConstruction is being built.   It may not be very clear from the official communications of the #EuropeanCommission, but the annual #RuleofLawReports that this European institution produces consider #EuropeanStandards on judicial independence and autonomy of prosecutors and the opinion of the #VeniceCommission (https://lnkd.in/dbK93Spg).   This development in the EU shows us another example of how the Council of Europe supports the #EuropeanIntegrationProcess of the European Union. Its role may be unnoticed, but it is undeniable and indispensable.   #EuropeanLaw #EULaw #EuropeanPolicy #EuropeaConvencida

🤔How can an enlarging EU best protect rule of law and democracy❓ ➡️ In our latest European Council Experts' Debrief, Veronika Czina gave her view on this crucial question for 🇪🇺 Read in full 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSqYQKtY