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Medical Experts and Advocates Demand Reform as Prosecutions for Self-Managed Abortions Surge in England and Wales

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London, England – Medical experts across England and Wales are urging a comprehensive overhaul of the region’s abortion laws amid a marked increase in the number of women and girls facing criminal charges for terminating their pregnancies. Over 30 healthcare organizations, including influential bodies like the British Medical Association and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, have come forward in a united call for legal reforms to address what they describe as a rise in “trauma and cruelty” resulting from outdated regulations. The current legal framework, established under the Victorian-era Offences Against the Person … Read more

Turkish Lawyers Call for ICC Action Against Assad, Demand Immediate Arrest Warrants for War Crimes

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Damascus, Syria — Turkish human rights lawyers have stepped up their efforts to hold Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and 17 of his top officials accountable for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Lawyers Gülden Sönmez and Cihat Gökdemir, representing Syrian victims, have urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to immediately issue arrest warrants in response to charges that have been documented since the onset of the Syrian civil war. The legal proceedings against Assad and his administration started back in 2017, driven by mounting evidence of human rights violations during his regime’s grip on … Read more

Police Officers Challenge Alleged Unlawful Transfers by IGP Dampare, Demand Regulatory Compliance

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Accra, Ghana – A conflict has arisen within the Ghanaian Police Service over the legality of certain transfer orders issued by its chief, prompting a group of officers to seek judicial review. The officers, through their lawyer Abdul Issifu, are challenging the transfers they allege were enacted without proper authorization from the National Transfer Board, as required under police regulations. In a recent interview with GHOne, Issifu outlined the crux of the issue, emphasizing the officers’ demand for compliance with constitutional and organizational norms when it comes to personnel assignments. The controversy centers on claims … Read more

Intense Deliberations: Jurors Demand Testimony Reread in High-Profile Witness Tampering Trial

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Buffalo, N.Y. — As the trial of Peter Gerace Jr. progresses, jurors resumed deliberations on Thursday, requesting to revisit testimony concerning alleged witness tampering, a key element of the case against the Buffalo strip club owner. The trial, which has captured local attention due to its lurid details and accusations involving federal law enforcement, includes charges of witness tampering, conspiracy to distribute drugs, and aiding in sex trafficking. At the center of the six-week trial are accusations that Gerace conspired with a former Drug Enforcement Administration Agent, Joseph Bongiovanni, to evade federal narcotics investigations. Additionally, … Read more