Joshua Villanueva is JURIST’s Washington, DC Correspondent and an LL.M. candidate in National Security and U.S. Foreign Relations Law at The George Washington University Law School.  The US Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral argument in consolidated cases asking whether the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may assess massive monetary forfeitures through its own administrative process The post US Supreme Court weighs whether FCC can impose massive penalties without a jury trial — SCOTUS Dispatch appeared first on JURIST – News.

UN experts on Monday raised alarm over allegations of poor conditions, inhumane treatment, and other international law violations at a Belarus detention center. Following confidential meetings with a Navapolatsk Correctional Colony psychologist, experts heard reports of “detainees…subjected to prolonged solitary confinement, disciplinary sanctions and physical punishments after suicide attempts, [and] denial  of essential medical care.” The post UN experts decry human rights violations at Belarus detention camp appeared first on JURIST – News.

A panel of UN experts on Monday unsuccessfully pleaded with the European Union to immediately suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement at the EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg held on Tuesday. A motion to suspend the agreement was supported by Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland. However, Germany and Italy blocked the bid. Ireland and Spain had The post EU declines to suspend Israel trade agreement despite international pleas appeared first on JURIST – News.

The Japanese government on Tuesday approved revisions to its defense equipment and technology framework, lifting restrictions on overseas weapons exports. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated: “In today’s increasingly severe security environment, no country can safeguard its own peace and security alone.” She expressed support for providing partnered and allied countries with defensive technology and equipment. The post Japan lifts restrictions on weapon and technology exports appeared first on JURIST – News.