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The rule of law at risk in Kiribati as judges suspended
Published at
27.09.2022
Country
Kiribati
Category
Latest Developments
Tags:
- harassment
- political interference

Canada: Protest during papal visit and other demonstrations
Published at
26.09.2022
Country
Canada
Category
Latest Developments
Tags:
- women
- indigenous groups
- refugees and migrants
- environmental rights
- travel ban
- protest

Japan introduces tougher penalties for defamation, court ruling a setback for LGBTQI+ rights
Published at
19.09.2022
Country
Japan
Category
Latest Developments
Tags:
- restrictive law
- LGBTI
- negative court ruling
- protest

Arrests and prosecutions around anti-government protests in New Zealand
Published at
12.09.2022
Country
New Zealand
Category
Latest Developments
Tags:
- protest disruption
- protestor(s) detained
- protest

Attempts to censor publications, agency hit by cyber attack
Published at
01.09.2022
Country
Finland
Category
Latest Developments
Tags:
- harassment
- internet restriction

Czech Republic assumes EU Council Presidency, media freedom improves
Published at
18.08.2022
Country
Czech Republic
Category
Latest Developments
Tags:
- LGBTI
- people with disabilities
- positive CS development

Uruguay: Government push to repeal Media Law and reinstate dictatorship-era legislation
Published at
16.08.2022
Country
Uruguay
Category
Latest Developments
Tags:
- restrictive law
- women
- religious groups
- protest
- intimidation

CSOs raise concerns over lack of consultations during parliamentary process
Published at
10.08.2022
Country
Ireland
Category
Latest Developments
Tags:
- harassment
- positive CS development
- surveillance
- restrictive law
- public vilification

Sentences handed down against alleged violent rioters
Published at
08.08.2022
Country
Sweden
Category
Latest Developments
Tags:
- environmental rights
- violent protest
- protest

Samoan authorities use defamation laws against critics as press freedom rankings drop
Published at
04.08.2022
Country
Samoa
Category
Latest Developments
Tags:
- restrictive law
- criminal defamation

Shooting at Oslo Pride reopens concerns over LGBTQI+ rights; climate activists arrested, government intervenes in oil strike
Published at
01.08.2022
Country
Norway
Category
Latest Developments
Tags:
- LGBTI
- extractive industries
- refugees and migrants
- environmental rights
- protestor(s) detained
- labour rights
- protest