Justice

Yuji Iwasawa Appointed as New President of the International Court of Justice

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The Hague, Netherlands – The International Court of Justice recently selected Yuji Iwasawa, its judge from Japan, as the new president of the tribunal. This decision comes after the previous president, Nawaf Salam, stepped down in January to assume the role of Lebanon’s prime minister, as appointed by President Joseph Aoun. Iwasawa, who has been serving as a judge at the ICJ since June 2018, will fulfill the remaining term as president until February 5, 2027. His presidency marks a significant milestone as he follows in the footsteps of Hisashi Owada, another distinguished Japanese jurist, … Read more

Striving for Change: Ohio Continues to Push Against Outdated HIV Criminalization Laws Amid Advocates’ Rising Calls for Justice

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Columbus, Ohio — In Ohio, a movement is underway to challenge state laws that criminalize HIV, spotlighting their negative long-term impacts and the urgent need for legislative change. Advocacy groups, including Equality Ohio Education Fund and Ohio Health Modernization Movement (OHMM), have recently updated their comprehensive report detailing the enforcement of these laws from 2014 to 2020, a project initiated to reignite discussions about the need for modernization based on current scientific understanding and humanitarian concerns. The report exposes stark statistics: Over a six-year period, there were at least 214 HIV-related prosecutions in Ohio. Notably, … Read more

Community Mourns the Loss of Halifax Lawyer and Prison Justice Advocate, Harry Critchley, at 32

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Halifax, Canada — The legal and prison justice communities are mourning the loss of Harry Critchley, a 32-year-old lawyer known for his advocacy and deep commitment to justice for the incarcerated. Critchley, who was a founding member of the East Coast Prison Justice Society, died unexpectedly last week following a cardiac event while skiing in Cape Breton. Originally from Ontario, Critchley moved to Nova Scotia over a decade ago to attend the University of King’s College, where he studied philosophy. His early experiences at the college were formative; it was there that he first became … Read more

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3, Episode 4 Unveils Tensions: A Recap of Survival, Justice, and Unexpected Twists

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The drama intensifies in the latest episode of “Yellowjackets” as the past and present stories of the characters continue to intricately weave together, revealing darker secrets and deeper tensions. This fourth episode of the third season, which premiered recently, plunges deeper into the psychological and survivalist elements that have captivated audiences since the show’s debut. In this episode, the narrative splits between two timelines, each contrasting yet complementing the other. The 1990s wilderness survival saga of the high school girls’ soccer team, whose plane crashed in the remote northern wilderness, escalates with emerging power struggles … Read more