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Posted by: Hanibal Goitom
A recent case in Sudan in which Meriam Yehya Ibrahim, a citizen who was at the time expecting her second child, was convicted of apostasy (renunciation of a religious faith) and adultery and sentenced to 100 lashes and death by hanging has led to condemnation around the world. Her conviction was due to her leaving …
Posted in: Education, Global Law, Law Library, Legal Reports
Posted by: Ruth Levush
The following is a guest post by my colleague Gustavo Guerra, senior foreign law Specialist for Mexico and other Spanish speaking countries in the Law Library’s Global Legal Research Center. Gustavo has previously blogged on Mexican Law – Global Legal Collection Highlights. The Law Library of Congress recently published a report titled “Legislation on Use of Water …
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post
Posted by: Kelly Buchanan
The following is a guest post by George Sadek, a Senior Legal Analyst at the Law Library of Congress. George has previously written posts on Egypt’s constitutional referendum, elections in Saudi Arabia, and the trial of Seif al Islam al Gaddafi in Libya. The development and adoption of a new Egyptian Constitution has received a …
Posted in: Global Law
Posted by: Clare Feikert-Ahalt
This is a joint post drafted by Clare Feikert and Margaret Wood. The Global Legal Research Center has done a number of briefings and blogs, as well as too many Global Legal Monitor Articles to list, on electoral law across various jurisdictions around the world. The Russian Federation, Parliamentary Elections: Legal Issues, 2008; Elections in …
Posted in: Collections, Global Law, Law Library, Research Guide
Posted by: Ruth Levush
Over a year ago I visited a remarkable country. Rich in history, art, culture and beautiful landscapes, this country has traditionally received foreign aid due to its general low income level but is now providing aid to other countries. I was amazed to see its recent monumental progress in science and technology although it is true …
Posted in: Global Law
Posted by: Hanibal Goitom
The ten most read Global Legal Monitor (GLM) articles in July covered six interesting legal themes: Criminal Law and Procedure; Foreign Investment; Communications and Electronic Information; Immigration; Labor; and Nationality and Citizenship. Below are the articles in the order of their popularity: Germany: Regional Court Ruling Criminalizes Circumcision of Young Boys South Korea: Permanent Dual …
Posted in: Global Law, In the News
Posted by: Kelly Buchanan
The following is a guest post by George Sadek, Senior Legal Information Analyst at the Law Library of Congress. George has previously guest posted on events in Egypt and elections in Saudi Arabia. In November 2011, Seif al Islam, one of Muammar al Gaddafi’s sons, was captured in the Sahara desert and is currently imprisoned …
Posted in: Global Law, In the News
Posted by: Kelly Buchanan
This week’s interview is with George Sadek, Senior Legal Information Analyst for the Global Legal Information Network (GLIN). George is no stranger to In Custodia Legis, having written three guest posts for us. Describe your background. I was born in Egypt and immigrated to the United States in 1999. I have worked in the field …
Posted in: Interview, Law Library
Posted by: Andrew Weber
The following is a guest post by Roberta Shaffer, Law Librarian of Congress. This holiday letter is also available in PDF. With the year drawing to a close, I want to send you my best wishes for the New Year and to provide you with important Law Library of Congress updates as we head into …
Posted in: Collections, Congress, Global Law, Gov 2.0, Guest Post, Law Library, THOMAS