Legal Dialogue

After massive street protests and warnings from the European Union, it took a gruesome murder case and a supreme court ruling to finally stop Romania's controversial judicial reform in its tracks.
Source: euronews.com

The UK’s equality watchdog has demanded that disabled and older people should have the legal right to homes in the community rather than being forced to live in institutions.
Source: theguardian.com

Inter-regional Association of Human Rights Organizations “Agora” appealed to David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, with regard to severe Internet and mobile disruptions during the protest rallies in Moscow and Ingushetia.
Source: meduza.io

The Netherlands joins a number of other European nations in implementing the controversial law. Some consider burqas a symbol of the oppression of women, while others view the ban as a violation of religious freedom.
Source: dw.com

Refugee rescue boats carrying stranded migrants may face fines of up to €1m (£918,000) after the Italian parliament passed a controversial law promoted by Matteo Salvini. The Italian Senate approved the law with 160 votes in favour and 57 against.
Source: independent.co

Environment Minister Svenja Schulze intends to alleviate the financial burden from municipalities by making the producers of fast food packages, cigarettes, disposable cups and thin plastic bags to pay for their utilization.
Source: spiegel.de

Part of a law adopted by the regional parliament had banned the killing of bulls during fights. Spain's constitutional court ruled against that ban, arguing that it was an essential part of the sport.
Source: bbc.com

London’s plans to fast-track visas for researchers wants to allow “the very best minds” to ensure continuous presence post-Brexit in the country, according to the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Source: neweurope.eu

The Moscow Prosecutor’s office conducts checks on participation of minors and people with small children in the protests in the city centre on July 27 and August 3.
Source: meduza.io