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'Deeply disappointing': US Supreme Court slammed for refusing to examine doctrine that bolsters police immunity
Jun 19, 2020 13:37The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear several cases involving a longstanding legal doctrine giving police officers and other government officials sweeping immunity from civil lawsuits, a decision that comes in the midst of a nationwide uprising against police brutality and racial injustice.
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World Court launches genocide hearings against Myanmar
Dec 10, 2019 15:02The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has launched genocide hearings against Myanmar, as the first major legal attempt to bring the country to justice over horrific atrocities committed against Rohingya Muslims.