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Retired Judge Criticizes New Assisted Dying Bill for Excluding Sufferers of Chronic Conditions Like Parkinson’s

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LONDON — A proposed assisted dying bill in England and Wales, which would restrict aid to only those with less than six months to live, has sparked significant debate over its usefulness for those with chronic, degenerative conditions. Retired High Court judge Sir Nicholas Mostyn, who is afflicted with Parkinson’s disease, expressed concerns that the bill would abandon those who, like him, do not fit the narrow criteria. Mostyn highlighted that the legislation appears to replicate the model used in Oregon, USA, which also restricts assisted dying to terminally ill individuals expecting to live for … Read more

Mainland-Born Former Judge Set to Lead Macao in Symbolic Election, Pledges Economic Diversification Away from Casino Focus

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Macao, China — In a symbolic yet significant electoral event, around 400 pro-Beijing electors will cast their votes this Sunday for the sole candidate, Sam Hou Fai, signaling a shift in leadership for the gambling capital of Macao. This vote is poised to install the first chief executive born in mainland China, a departure from the local tradition favoring representatives from influential, native business families. Sam, a former top judge aged 62, is expected to win the election effortlessly, having already secured the endorsement of 386 out of the 400 election committee members. This apparent … Read more

Arizona Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Demanding Citizenship Checks on Voters

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PHOENIX — An attempt by an Arizona nonprofit to compel county recorders to verify the citizenship of over 40,000 voters just weeks before an election was denied by a federal judge. The ruling stated that the Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona did not demonstrate standing, as they failed to show how they were directly harmed by the alleged lack of citizenship checks in federal-only voter registrations. Judge Krissa Lanham, in her 22-page decision, emphasized that even if such voters were found to be non-citizens, the claim that this would dilute legitimate votes was insufficient to … Read more

Appeals Court Ousts Judge and Cancels Fines in Texas Foster Care Lawsuit, Sparking Debates Over System Reform Efforts

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Austin, Texas — In a significant legal reversal, a federal appeals court on Friday annulled millions of dollars in fines that had been imposed on Texas’ troubled child-welfare agency and also ordered the removal of the judge who has been managing a protracted lawsuit concerning the state’s foster care system. This development casts doubt on the continuity of a legal battle that has spanned over a decade, advocating for the rights of children under state care. The lawsuit in question represents some 9,000 children and has accused the Texas foster care system of failing to … Read more