Latest rule of law News

Australian Prime Minister Doorstop Interview 1 March
From Protecting Civilians to Combating Crime, Preventing Conflict, United Nations Police Play Vital Role in Peacekeeping, Security Council Told
Outrageous destruction of precious Melbourne grassland after governments’ collective protection failure
Library Protest Crossed Line, Police Say
Address To Graduates – Attorney-General’s Department
Mandatory Sentencing Is Not Answer
Trump’s trade war is forcing Canada to revive a decades-old plan to reduce U.S. dependence
The Treaty Principles Bill’s promise of ‘equal rights’ ignores the blind spots of our democracy
Australian democracy is not dead, but needs help to ensure its survival
Security Council Adopts Presidential Statement Reaffirming that Acts of Terrorism Constitute among Most Serious Threats to International Peace, Security
Statement By Quad Foreign Ministers
Attorney-General Welcomes New Chief Justice
Trump’s First 100 Days In Office
Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan
Concern for the rule of law and fundamental rights in Hong Kong SAR
Pseudo-law and the case of the sovereign citizen: a time waster in court or immunity loophole?
The government agrees Australia’s secrecy laws need to change. Now comes the hard part – taking action
Comancheros OMCG Targeted as part of National Day of Action
Response To Secrecy Offences Review Welcomed
COVID fine withdrawal, a just and sensible outcome
Türk urges lawmakers to reject proposed constitutional changes: Nicaragua
UN Human Rights Chief concerned about expansion of mandatory pretrial detention: Mexico
Rush To Facilitate Removals Tramples Liberties
Young Novocastrian of the year challenges Government’s anti-protest moves in Supreme Court
UN Human Rights chief urges end to intensifying violence in Port-au-Prince: Haiti
International conference seeks to raise awareness about sanctions, overcompliance and business conduct
Missed Opportunity To Defend Rule Of Law
High Court ruling on former detainee restrictions is welcome
UN Human Rights Chief urges de-escalation of post-election tensions: Mozambique
Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2753 (2024), Security Council Transfers Mandate to United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia
Lawyers’ role in maintaining the rule of law must not be compromised
Quigley National Disgrace: Palmer
Regional organisations worldwide must protect, not threaten, human rights while countering terrorism, says UN expert
Türk says world must act as darkest moment of Gaza conflict unfolds
Locking Up Children Should Be Last Resort
Opening Remarks – Apia, Samoa
Attorney-General to deliver law lecture in Sydney
Victims must be at the core of action to combat enforced disappearance, says Working Group
Experts call for urgent action amid crackdown on civil society ahead of elections: Tanzania
Türk calls on Tunisia to uphold rule of law and democratic freedoms
Opening remarks – Australia-Canada-New Zealand Trilateral meeting
Global community must continue assistance to help strengthen country’s human rights institutions, says UN expert: Somalia
Police independence at risk from political pressure to restrict right to protest
Freedom Of Expression Crucial To Democracy
UN expert concerned by reported retaliation against lawyer Perkins Rocha: Venezuela
Asian Leaders Sharpen Skills to Tackle Sea and Human Security: UNITAR Jakarta Workshop
Report on Human Rights situation in Myanmar
Unprecedented Venezuela repression plunging nation into acute human rights crisis, UN Fact-Finding Mission says