The European Commission on Friday formally launched an infringement procedure against Slovakia over constitutional reforms preserving its national identity in matters such as gender and family law. In reference of the decision, the Commission cited the amendments’ alleged violation of the fundamental principles of European Union (EU) law. “[These reforms] contravene the principle of the The post EU launches infringement procedure against Slovakia constitutional reform appeared first on JURIST – News.

Philippine police and law enforcement agencies are moving to arrest 18 suspects in a corruption scandal related to government flood control efforts that has ignited massive street protests and toppled powerful congressional leaders. The  issuance of arrest warrants was announced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday. At the center of the case is former The post Philippines moves to arrest 18 in flood-control graft scandal as protests mount appeared first on JURIST – News.

The UN decried on Friday a recent attack against civilians perpetrated by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The UN described the incident as “one of the most appalling attacks” ever recorded in the country, and indicated that it may constitute a war crime. According to The post UN condemns deadly attacks against civilians in DRC appeared first on JURIST – News.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights should take decisive action to address Egypt’s long-running human rights crisis following its review of the country’s record, 22 organizations said on Thursday. The statement followed the commission’s 85th session, during which both the Egyptian government and the commission’s country rapporteur presented reports that rights groups claim The post African Commission urged to confront deepening human rights crisis in Egypt appeared first on JURIST – News.