RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Humanists call on Scottish government to abolish blasphemy law
With proposed hate crime legislation in the pipeline, a humanist group has asked for blasphemy law to be included in the changes.
Regulatory
BREXIT
UK's last ECJ judge bats back 'unpatriotic' criticism
UK judges will be open to accusations of being 'unpatriotic' when they follow European law post-Brexit, according to UK's ECJ judge.
JUDICIAL REFORM
Poland to reinstate supreme court judges
Following ECJ ruling, Poland is taking steps to reinstate the 27 Supreme Court judges forced to retire under controversial judicial reforms.
RUSSIA
Russia moves forward on procedural law reform
State Duma has adopted the third and final reading of a bill reforming procedural legislation.
ENVIRONMENT
Law students in India demand new environmental measures
Law Students from Maharashtra in India stage protest outside NGT Delhi against growing number of vacancies.
CRYPTOCURRENCY
Japan takes another step towards figuring out crypto regulation
Bank of Japan's fintech study group latest discussion signals direction for crypto regulation, assesses money and claims for payment comparisons.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Leading Irish lawyers attack UK on human rights and Brexit
Lack of progress on human rights after Brexit say leading Irish lawyers, and UK lacks awareness of the difficulties ahead.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Two attacks on blasphemy see laws being dismantled
The people vote in Ireland and top court rules in Pakistan as blasphmey laws undermined, while many jusrisdictions mantain punishment.
CRYPTOCURRENCY
Hong Kong unveils Cryptocurrency rules
Hong Kong issues its first set of rules governing the cryptocurrency market in a bid to turn Hong Kong into a major cryptocurrency hub.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
South Korea supreme court overturns ruling on conscientious objection
Supreme Court rules that religious and conscientious beliefs are to be considered 'valid' reasons for refusing the military service mandate.