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legal-international-relations1 year ago

"UK Court Delays Julian Assange's Extradition to US Pending Further Assurances"

A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t face the death penalty, granting him a partial victory in his legal battle. The ruling means the legal saga will continue, and Assange will remain in London’s high-security Belmarsh Prison. The judges accepted three grounds for appeal, including the risk of Assange receiving the death penalty, and said a hearing will be held on May 20 if the U.S. provides further assurances.

via The Associated Press|
#espionage#extradition#high-court
legal-international-relations1 year ago

"UK Court Grants Julian Assange Temporary Reprieve from US Extradition"

The High Court in London has granted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange permission to challenge his extradition to the United States, pending satisfactory assurances from the U.S. regarding his rights under the First Amendment and protection from the death penalty. Assange, who has been fighting extradition for over a decade, faces espionage charges for publishing classified documents. His legal team argues that the prosecution is politically motivated, while U.S. prosecutors claim his actions put lives at risk. A further hearing will determine the sufficiency of the assurances, with Assange's health and potential sentence of up to 175 years in prison if convicted being key concerns.

via NBC News|
#espionage#extradition#julian-assange
legal-international-relations1 year ago

"Shamima Begum's Appeal Loss: What's Next for Stripped British Citizenship?"

Shamima Begum, who left the UK as a teenager to join the Islamic State group in Syria, lost her appeal against the British government's decision to revoke her citizenship. The Court of Appeal judges stated that it wasn't their role to determine the harshness of the decision, but rather to assess its lawfulness. Begum's legal team plans to continue fighting the decision, arguing that she should have been treated as a child trafficking victim. The British government claimed she could seek a Bangladeshi passport, but her family argued that she was from the UK and never held a Bangladeshi passport.

via The Associated Press|
#court-of-appeal#islamic-state#legal-international-relations
legal-international-relations1 year ago

"Shamima Begum's Appeal to Regain UK Citizenship Denied"

Shamima Begum, who left the UK at 15 to join the Islamic State group in Syria, has lost her Court of Appeal bid to regain her UK citizenship, meaning she must remain in Syria. The government stripped her citizenship in 2019 on national security grounds. The ruling, which could still be challenged in the Supreme Court, was unanimous. Begum's legal team expressed determination to continue fighting for her return to the UK. The judges dismissed all of her arguments, emphasizing national security as the key factor in the case.

via BBC.com|
#court-of-appeal#islamic-state#legal-international-relations
legal-international-relations1 year ago

Shamima Begum's Appeal Loss: What's Next for Former ISIS Recruit?

Shamima Begum, who left Britain to join Islamic State as a schoolgirl, has lost her appeal against the removal of her British citizenship. The court of appeal ruled that the then home secretary, Sajid Javid, had the power to set aside concerns about her being a victim of child trafficking when she traveled to Syria in 2015. The court also dismissed the argument that citizenship deprivation disproportionately affected British Muslims. Begum, now 24, is currently being held in indefinite detention in a refugee camp in Syria and her legal team has hinted at a possible appeal to the supreme court.

via The Guardian|
#british-citizenship#court-of-appeal#islamic-state
legal-international-relations1 year ago

"US Lawyers Seek to Block Julian Assange's Extradition Appeal in UK Court"

US lawyers are urging a UK court to block Julian Assange's appeal against extradition to the US, arguing that he is being prosecuted for publishing sources' names, not for his political opinions. Assange's supporters view him as a hero persecuted for exposing US wrongdoing, while rights groups fear his prosecution could restrict press freedom. The London court is deciding whether Assange will have further opportunities to argue his case before a UK court, with a verdict expected at a later date. If the ruling is in Assange's favor, a full appeal hearing will be held, but if he loses, his only remaining option would be at the European Court of Human Rights.

via Al Jazeera English|
#extradition#julian-assange#legal-international-relations
legal-international-relations1 year ago

"UK High Court Hears Assange Extradition Case Without His Presence Due to Health Reasons"

Julian Assange's US extradition appeal hearing at the UK High Court began without his presence due to health reasons, with his lawyers arguing that he is being prosecuted for ordinary journalistic practices. If he loses this appeal, his only remaining option would be at the European Court of Human Rights. Assange faces 17 charges under the Espionage Act for publishing classified US military documents, and his supporters fear for his health and safety if extradited to the US. The hearing continues on Wednesday.

via Fox News|
#espionage-charges#julian-assange#legal-international-relations
legal-international-relations1 year ago

"Federal Court Blocks Florida Law Barring Chinese Citizens from Owning Property"

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked Florida from enforcing a law that prohibits Chinese citizens from owning property in the state, stating that the individuals challenging the law are likely to prevail in their claims that it violates federal real estate purchase laws. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, also restricts citizens of other countries from owning property near certain infrastructure. The court's decision has implications for similar proposed laws in other states and has drawn criticism for targeting specific nationalities.

via NBC News|
#11th-us-circuit-court-of-appeals#chinese-citizens#florida
legal-international-relations2 years ago

European Court Chief Urges UK Compliance with Rwanda Rulings

The president of the European Court of Human Rights emphasizes the legal obligation for countries to comply with its injunctions, amid UK ministers considering ignoring them in relation to the Rwanda bill aiming to halt legal challenges against plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. The bill, which could breach the European Convention on Human Rights, faces opposition in the House of Lords, with the court president's comments adding to the pressure on the government's plan.

via BBC.com|
#asylum-seekers#european-court-of-human-rights#legal-international-relations
legal-international-relations2 years ago

US Appeals Court Revives Mexico's $10bn Lawsuit Against American Gunmakers

A US appeals court has revived Mexico's $10bn lawsuit against US gun manufacturers, allowing the legal battle to proceed after a lower court had dismissed the case in 2022. Mexico alleges that US gunmakers' "deliberate" business practices contribute to the trafficking of over 500,000 guns into Mexico annually, fueling violence and crime. The lawsuit, initially dismissed based on a 2005 law protecting gunmakers, has been ruled to "plausibly allege" claims exempt from the law, marking a victory for Mexico and gun control advocates. The firearms industry denies wrongdoing, urging Mexico to enforce its own laws and prosecute criminals domestically.

via BBC.com|
#appeals-court#firearms-industry#gun-lawsuit
legal-international-relations2 years ago

US Appeals Court Allows Mexico's $10bn Lawsuit Against Gunmakers

A federal appeals court has ruled that Mexico can sue US gun manufacturers and a distributor, allowing the country to proceed with its lawsuit alleging that the companies' practices contribute to gun violence in Mexico. The court found that Mexico's claims are exempt from a law that typically protects gun manufacturers from liability. Mexico alleges that the defendants knowingly arm Mexican drug cartels and seeks damages of at least $10 billion. The case will return to a lower court for further proceedings.

via CNN|
#federal-appeals-court#gun-violence#lawsuit
legal-international-relations2 years ago

US Appeals Court Allows Mexico's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Gunmakers

A US appeals court has revived Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against American gun manufacturers, alleging that they facilitated the trafficking of weapons to Mexican drug cartels. The court overturned a lower-court judge's decision, stating that the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act does not shield the manufacturers from liability over the trafficking of guns to Mexican criminals. Mexico claims that over 500,000 guns are trafficked annually from the US into Mexico, and the lawsuit seeks to hold the gun industry accountable for contributing to gun violence across borders.

via Reuters.com|
#gun-manufacturers#lawsuit#legal-international-relations