Condemnation

UK Urged to Halt Arms Sales to Israel Following UN Court’s Condemnation of Occupation

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UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations’ highest court has issued an advisory opinion urging all member states, including the UK, to cease any support that may help sustain Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, a distinguished lawyer involved in the case said. This landmark ruling has intensified scrutiny on the UK’s arms trade with Israel, notably in light of recent hostilities in Gaza that have resulted in significant Palestinian casualties. Philippe Sands, a key member of Palestine’s legal representation at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), explained that the court’s decision, though advisory, carries substantial weight … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Landowners’ Rights Against Mountain Valley Pipeline Condemnation

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Richmond, Va. — A significant legal decision has landed in favor of a Roanoke County family after a federal appeals court reinstated a considerable jury award related to land condemnation for the Mountain Valley Pipeline. This ruling underscores ongoing clashes between property rights and energy infrastructure development. The Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond recently overturned a lower court’s decision that had significantly reduced the compensation awarded to the Terry family, whose land was partially seized for the pipeline project. Initially, the family had received over $500,000 for an eight-acre easary taken to … Read more

Uganda’s Supreme Court Faces Landmark Appeal Over Anti-Gay Legislation Amidst International Condemnation

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Kampala, Uganda — Rights activists and a Ugandan politician initiated an appeal to Uganda’s Supreme Court on Thursday, striving to overturn a prior ruling that affirmed the Anti-Homosexuality Act, known for imposing some of the toughest penalties globally, including the death penalty and life imprisonment for homosexual acts. Lawyer Nicholas Opiyo, representing the appellants, confirmed the submission of the appeal, marking a critical juncture in the fight against the legislation. The pushback comes after Uganda’s Constitutional Court in April upheld the severe anti-gay legislation enacted last year, dismissing arguments that it breached the country’s constitution. … Read more