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Can money save Dominique Strauss-Kahn
Can money save Dominique Strauss-Kahn ?
Amnesty International celebrates 50th Anniversary
Attorneys for ex-IMF chief claim that their client’s right to fair trial is compromised:
Human Rights activists criticize confinement of the lawyers by Iran
Iran recently has held many human rights lawyers under detention. These lawyers mainly defended many political prisoners and prisoners facing death penalty charges. This move by the state is considered as a sign of repression against the recent protests after the elections. The activists call these actions by the state arbitrary and are violations of International law. They also feel that by targeting defense lawyers the state is denying the right for competent legal representation which is a basic right under fair trial principle.
Arizona filed a lawsuit to determine the status of marijuana law
European Union to modernize IP laws
The European Union has urged for better Intellectual property laws by centralizing it. EU had announced this stating that reforms are very much needed to protect against internet piracy, fake products ranging from car parts to health products. The EU feels the present IPR regime is outdated and needs to be modernized for better effectiveness and consumer protection.
