A judge in Maricopa County Superior Court ordered Friday that the state must stop enforcing laws that predate Arizona’s Right to Abortion constitutional amendment. Judge Greg Como enjoined the state from enforcing laws that barred abortion if sought for a non-fatal genetic abnormality and that barred the prescription of abortion pills by telehealth.  He also The post Arizona state judge strikes down state abortion restrictions appeared first on JURIST – News.

UN torture prevention experts on Friday urged a significant strengthening of preventive measures in Mexico, recognizing progress, but expressing particular concern over unregulated drug rehabilitation centers. The assessment was delivered by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) following a week-long visit to the country, its first in a decade. The experts acknowledged Mexico’s The post UN experts call for stronger torture prevention measures in Mexico appeared first on JURIST – News.

The Nigerian Enugu High Court ruled Thursday that the former British colonial administration was liable for a 1949 mining incident that caused 21 deaths. Justice Anthony Onovo awarded each victim’s family £20 million in compensation, which he stated would be an “effective remedy and compensation for the violations of the right to life.” In his The post Nigeria court orders UK to pay reparations for deaths of 21 coal miners appeared first on JURIST – News.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk launched an appeal Thursday to raise $400 million in 2026 to fund the UN’s objective of addressing global human rights needs and resolving violations and inequities.  Turk explained the consequences of the lack of funding in 2025, which negatively impacted the UN Human Rights Office’s ability to The post UN human rights office launches $400M funding appeal appeared first on JURIST – News.