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Can Children Live in Prison with a Parent?

Posted by: Hanibal Goitom

If you follow our work closely, you know that the Law Library of Congress often produces foreign, comparative, and international law reports on a wide range of important issues.  Our recently completed report, titled Laws on Children Residing with Parents in Prison, surveys the laws of ninety-seven countries related to young children residing in prison …

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Global Legal Monitor: Recent Highlights

Posted by: Hanibal Goitom

I am always impressed by breadth of issues and number of jurisdictions covered every day in the Global Legal Monitor (GLM).  Just in the stretch of the last four months, including February through May 2014, 157 articles were published, covering recent developments in various countries and areas of law. Here is the list of the …

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Laws on Homosexuality in African Nations

Posted by: Hanibal Goitom

This post was co-authored with Constance A. Johnson, a senior legal information analyst at the Law Library of Congress.  Connie has previously blogged about Law Relating to Refugee Rights – Global Legal Collection Highlights, Law and Longitude, Water Rights at Star Island, and our Guide on Legal Translation. Recent Nigerian and Ugandan laws criminalizing homosexuality have brought the issue …

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Global Legal Monitor: December and January Highlights

Posted by: Hanibal Goitom

In December 2013 and January 2014, Global Legal Monitor (GLM) published a total of 72 articles covering various legal developments around the world. Here is a list of the top ten most viewed articles in the last two months: Indonesia: Universal Health Care Program Implemented Nigeria: Bill Prohibiting Same-Sex Marriage Moves Forward Norway: Bitcoins Are …

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Rugby, Apartheid, and the Law

Posted by: Kelly Buchanan

The recent passing of Nelson Mandela saw much sorrow expressed around the world, as well as a great deal of reflection and celebration of his life.  Many articles were written from a wide range of angles and perspectives.  And many people related their personal experiences of how the events and achievements of Mandela’s life had …