Arrested George-Floyd Protesters to receive $13 million from New York City in historic class action
By Jake Offenhartz New York (AP) — New York City has agreed to pay more than $13 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit brought on behalf of roughly 1,300 people who were arrested or beaten by police during racial injustice demonstrations that swept through the city during the summer of
Censorship through the Centuries: Suppression of Freedom of Expression by the Government and the Mainstream Media
By John Kennedy The United States government, which prides itself in being the leading force in defending freedom throughout the world, has a history of putting a muzzle on news organizations and individuals throughout its history. From the early colonial period to the beginnings of the internet, the state has consistently
Contempt of court law: Sri Lanka Government wages war against people’s freedom of expression
By Sanjaya Jayasekera As part of a larger onslaught on democratic rights, Sri Lanka government of President Ranil Wickremasinghe is waging a war against free expression of the masses, specifically targeting print and digital media and online platforms. The latest of this attack is prepared by another piece of proposed legislation
This Week 05, 10, 15 and 20 years ago
This column profiles the significant events that took place, particularly in Sri Lanka, during this week from July 10 -16, 5, 10, 15 and 20 years ago today. July 10 - 16, 2018 (5 Years Ago) No-Confidence motion against PM Wickremesinghe On July 11, 2018, a no-confidence motion was brought against Prime Minister
France Supreme Court rejects requests for slavery reparations
By Cara Anna France’s highest court has rejected a request by three groups seeking reparations for slavery in a case that originated on the French Caribbean island of Martinique. The court’s decision on Wednesday said that no one produced evidence showing they had “suffered individually” any damage from the crimes that
Australian Labor government pushes social media censorship
By Oscar Grenfell The Australian Labor government is carrying out a crackdown on social media aimed at limiting the ability to discuss social and political issues free from state interference and censorship. Late last month, Labor unveiled draft legislation that would greatly increase the regulation of content on social media. Under
Mass protests erupt against Netanyahu’s Judicial Reform Bill
Staff Reporter Mass protests have erupted across Israel after its parliament approved the first reading of a controversial judicial legal reform bill early on Tuesday (11) morning.Police used water cannons against protestors and have arrested at least 80 people. The Israel judicial reform bill and the protests surrounding it have been a
Sri Lanka government proposes to codify an outmoded Contempt of Court law
By Staff Reporter Sri Lanka government has , on June 27, publicized a proposed law titled, the Contempt of a Court, Tribunal or Institution Bill, which outlines the procedure for dealing with contempt of court cases, including issuing a rule to the person charged, allowing them to make a defense, and
Sri Lanka proposed labour law reforms affect worker rights
By Staff Reporter Sri Lanka government has proposed labour law reform that has the potential to significantly impact worker rights in the country. The government has been considering a series of amendments to the existing labour laws with the purported aim of promoting economic growth, attracting foreign investment, and improving
A Rogue Judiciary: America has a Supreme Court Problem
By Molly Jong-Fast A decade ago, the idea that a radical Supreme Court would remake our country might have seemed hyperbolic. But that’s exactly what happened. In just the past two terms, the Trumpified Supreme Court ended women’s constitutional right to an abortion, limited the state of New York’s ability to