
Schedule of Senate Confirmation Hearings for Trump Cabinet Picks
The Senate has scheduled hearings for a dozen of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks for some of the most significant positions in his new government. Many of these candidates have…
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ICJ holds hearings on states’ legal obligations with respect to climate change – JURIST
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN), commenced hearings on the obligations of States concerning climate change on Monday. The oral proceedings…
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Pakistan Supreme Court begins hearings on Afghan refugee deportations – JURIST
Pakistan’s Supreme Court heard arguments Friday on a petition to halt the country’s removal of Afghan refugees. The petition was signed by a group of human rights activists, lawyers and…
Read More »Professor Gregory Germain Discusses Donald Trump’s Strategy in the Trump Organization Hearings
The Yahoo News article “‘Trial within a trial’: Trump’s strategy on verge of imploding” examines how Donald Trump is using the Trump Organization hearings in New York to affect public…
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UK Government to force criminals to attend sentencing hearings – JURIST
UK Justice Secretary Alex Chalk announced Wednesday that the UK will enact new laws to force criminals to attend their sentencings in court, with offenders potentially being subject to longer…
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UK Justice Secretary announces plans to compel offenders to attend sentencing hearings – JURIST
The UK Government plans to give judges new powers to compel convicted criminals to attend their sentencing hearings, according to a post from Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk….
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