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Abortion rights: Global repercussions continue six months after US Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision

Six months after the US Supreme Court’s decision to affirm Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which limits, and in some cases eradicates, access to safe abortion services, the impact is being felt globally.

John Kerry gives frank and authoritative interview on eve of US Presidential elections

As the citizens of the United States head to the polls, John Kerry, a former Democratic Nominee for the US Presidency and Former United States Secretary of State, has participated in a wide-ranging and frank interview with Dr Mark Ellis, Executive Director of the International Bar Association (IBA).

Panamanian registry before and after Covid-19 - Maritime and Transport Law Committee, July 2020

By Jose Raul Mulino. Panamanian registry before and after Covid-19 - Maritime and Transport Law Committee, July 2020

Hong Kong’s competition ordinance: successes and challenges six years on

This article considers the main achievements in the first six years of Hong Kong’s Competition Ordinance (the ‘Ordinance’) and the pain points that have emerged. The article provides in-depth analysis of the Ordinance, cartel and non-cartel enforcement activity, ongoing investigations, private litigation and merger control. The article covers key policy developments and, looking ahead, what we can expect to see from the Hong Kong Competition Commission.

The Global Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Commercial Dispute Resolution in the First Seven Months

In 2020, most of the world’s countries have had to respond to the severe disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, which emerged in late December 2019 (the ‘pandemic’). The pandemic poses enormous health and socio-economic challenges. As of September 2020, it is not known when the pandemic will end; some countries are already experiencing further waves of infection. Globally, judiciaries and arbitral institutions have been under great pressure to continue operating during the pandemic [...]

Law and democracy: Attorney-General role scrutinised once again by parliamentary committee

In the run-up to the latest round of votes on the UK’s Brexit deal, the Attorney-General Geoffrey Cox QC, MP, was once again pivotal – his advice on the implications of legal assurances from the EU regarding the backstop were central to the debate. But many have brought up the dangers inherent in the role, asking whether ministerial responsibilities have a conflict with legal advice responsibilities.

NDAs cover up ‘unlawful discrimination and harassment’ across numerous sectors says parliamentary report

In June, the UK Parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee published a report revealing how employers across numerous sectors have historically used non-disclosure agreements to cover up ‘unlawful discrimination and harassment’. The furore surrounding NDAs and their role in silencing victims first arose in 2017 after it was alleged that film producer Harvey Weinstein had repeatedly used these agreements to prevent individuals from reporting allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

Rule of Law Symposium: equality before the law - bar perspectives on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic

Equality before the Law – bar perspectives on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. As most of us return to some sort of business as usual post Covid-19, it is important to reflect on, and continue to think about the effects of the pandemic on equality, diversity and inclusion. This showcase session, presented by the Rule of Law Forum, will provide an opportunity to hear about both the positive and negative impacts of Covid-19 on EDI, from the perspectives of five bar leaders from around the world. Whether you are a bar leader yourself or a lawyer working in-house or in a law firm, this session will offer new insights into this important topic and how different jurisdictions have been affected.

From 'think before you speak’ to 'think before you WhatsApp': the validity of WhatsApp and other electronic messages as evidence before Dubai courts

The current era of technology and reachable-everywhere-and-anytime lawyers imposed its rules. This wide adoption of instant messaging in some of the Middle East jurisdictions, including the UAE, has been encouraged and regularized by legislation and court decisions that afforded validity and evidentiary weight to instant messaging and electronic communications on equal footing with conventional means of communication and written documentation.

Myanmar: International community weighs up further action, 18 months after military coup

Eighteen months after Myanmar’s military seized control and arrested then-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, alongside other members of the democratically-elected National Unity Government (NUG), the international community grapples with how to treat the country. As things stand, there’s no sign of an end to the junta’s bloody and contentious rule.

‘Sham’ election is latest attack on Cambodian democracy

The most recent threat to democratic rule in Cambodia came in the form of July’s national election, which was held against the background of an ongoing media crackdown.

Inequality before the law

The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a surge in gender-based violence, which, along with the Black Lives Matter protests, is forcing a re-evaluation of how justice is delivered. Court processes need to be reimagined, but, to really move forward, biases in legal systems must be addressed.

Türkiye: IBAHRI expresses serious concern over trial of six defence lawyers

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has expressed serious concern over the trial of six lawyers in Türkiye who were all former defence counsel for Adnan Oktar and more than 200 of his associates.

Early months of the updated framework for novel foods and ingredients: proactive transparency – progress and challenges

The first months of implementing Anvisa’s RDC 839/2023, which updated the regulatory framework for novel foods and ingredients in Brazil, have already brought some practical challenges for the food industry. For example, the Resolution introduced proactive transparency measures by Anvisa, reinforcing and recognising the confidentiality of the dossiers and exclusivity for companies that can demonstrate that the approvals rely on trade secrets. The purpose of this article is to briefly set out some of the progress and challenges experienced so far, providing insights into expectations for 2025.

Brazil: Lula’s re-election prompts renewed focus on rule of law

It was Latin America’s most hotly contested run-off for decades. Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the second round at the end of October, winning 50.9 per cent of the vote compared with Bolsonaro’s 49.1 per cent.

Corporate responsibility: Fashion industry tackles exploitation six years after Rana Plaza tragedy

Six years after the collapse of the Rana Plaza building caused the tragic death of 1,138 workers in Bangladesh, the release of the 2019 Fashion Transparency Index indicates progress is being made in the industry, though there remains considerable work to be done.

Israel on collision course with the United Nations

Israel has taken several measures targeting UN-affiliated officials and agencies

Taiwan Intellectual Property Office establishes ‘TAIWAN IP Team’ and devises six strategies during Covid-19

As Covid-19 continues to cause devastation around the world, many countries are engaging in research and development (R&D), especially for test reagents, Therapeutic Drugs Treating Covid-19 and vaccines, in order to tackle intellectual property (IP) rights issues and address legal risk.

Norway blocks first transaction on national security grounds

On 23 March 2021, the Norwegian Government blocked the sale of Bergen Engines, a Rolls-Royce subsidiary, to a Russian-controlled buyer. The transaction did not trigger a mandatory filing, but the government made use of its far-reaching powers to screen and block foreign direct investment in Norwegian companies, as this article explains.

Landmark ruling brings end to six-year battle between Uruguay and world’s largest tobacco company

A landmark ruling at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in July brought an abrupt end to a fraught six-year battle between Uruguay and the world’s largest tobacco company.

US Presidency: National Security Adviser launches vehement attack on the ICC

In his first major policy speech, on 10 September, US National Security Adviser John Bolton threatened sweeping retaliation against judges and prosecutors of the International Criminal Court, as it assesses whether to open an investigation of war crimes in Afghanistan.

Mary Robinson - interview on climate justice 2018

Filmed interview. Mary Robinson is the former President of Ireland and a former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. She has become a global advocate for climate justice, having served twice as the UN’s Special Envoy on Climate Change and is founder of the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice. She speaks to the IBA about the challenges after the 2015 Paris Agreement, the role of business and states in reducing their carbon emissions and about the unmistakeable role of women

United Nations Human Rights Council Emergency Session on Systemic Racism in Review

A webinar presented by the IBA Human Rights Law Committee, 20 January 2021, 1800-1915 GMT

Remote justice before Italian civil courts during Covid-19

The Covid-19 epidemic has affected most areas of human activity, causing limitations in virtually every aspect of social life. Like most other sectors, the administration of justice was not left unchanged in the attempt to cope with the disease.

French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office publishes new guidelines on judicial conventions of public interest

On 16 January 2023 France’s National Financial Prosecutor’s office updated its guidelines on the implementation of corporate settlements, which were initially published jointly with the French Anti-Corruption Agency on 29 June 2019. On the following day, the US Department of Justice published a revised Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self Disclosure Policy.

IBAHRI calls for United Nations action following opening of people’s tribunal on Iran atrocities

Interviews on John Ruggie's UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights - film

Interview with Rae Lindsay of Clifford Chance and Yasmin Batliwala of A4ID (Advocates for International Development), a global charity committed to ensuring legal support is available for those involved in the fight against poverty. In this interview, they discuss the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and how they may apply to the legal world.

The IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee’s Training Series: Session six, ‘A quick guide of international arbitration in the Asia Pacific Region’

Summary of the sixth session of ‘The fundamentals of international legal business practice: global trends in changing times’, a virtual eight-part training series presented by the China Working Group (CWG) of the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum (APF) and IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee (YLC), 27 July 2021.

IBAHRI and ATI call on Brazil to repeal Presidential Decree that weakens National Preventive Mechanism

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and the Anti-Torture Initiative (ATI) express great concern and condemnation for the decision by the Brazilian government to severely limit the work of Brazil’s National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), dangerously reducing protections for individuals deprived of their liberty.

Interpretation of EU tax directives and the impact on the national laws of EU Member States

The interpretation and impact of EU tax directives on Member State national laws is a fairly new element in the discussions with national tax authorities in the EU, for example, discussions concerning the granting of an exemption that is based on an EU tax directive. In order to interpret the national laws that transpose EU tax directives, one needs to look beyond the national laws themselves. It is necessary to analyse the meaning of the EU tax directive in question. It is important to ascertain what exactly is the obligation on Member States and what is the meaning of certain terms in the EU tax directive that has been transposed into national law? These types of questions relate to the interpretation of EU tax directives and are increasingly relevant for all EU Member States. Moreover, the specific EU tax directive and the context in which it was developed has an impact on the interpretation of the national laws of a particular Member State. These aspects are discussed in this article.