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Posted by: Ruth Levush
Israel’s next general election is scheduled for March 17, 2015, just a little over two years since the prior election that took place on January 22, 2013. According to Basic Law: the Knesset, elections to the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) are supposed to take place every four years. However, the Knesset can decide to dissolve itself …
Posted in: Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ), Global Law, In the News
Posted by: Jeanine Cali
The Law Library of Congress and the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Criminal Law Section are co-hosting an event to mark a year-long commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Criminal Justice Act of 1964. This landmark legislation secured the 6th Amendment right to counsel in federal court. The event will begin with remarks by David Mao, …
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Posted by: Kelly Buchanan
The following is a guest post by Dr. Sanaz Alasti who is currently a Scholar in Residence at the Law Library of Congress. Dr. Alasti is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Lamar University and an Iranian legal scholar. On June 14, 2013, the Islamic Republic of Iran will hold its eleventh presidential election. …
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, In the News
Posted by: Jeanine Cali
The Law Library, along with the Library’s African and Middle Eastern Division, will hold a panel discussion on the role and impact of Islamic law in transitioning Arab Spring countries. The program is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4th in the Mumford Room, which is on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building,101 Independence …
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Posted by: Ruth Levush
Israel is facing national elections shortly after the U.S. elections. Interestingly, Israel was mentioned more than 30 times in the October 22, 2012 U.S. presidential debate . There is no doubt that the results of either election will have serious ramifications on both countries’ policies in the Middle East. On Oct. 16, 2012, the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) passed the Law for the dissolution …
Posted in: In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Ruth Levush
Next week, on October 5, 2011, the Law Library will host Professor Joseph Raz for an afternoon of great legal scholarship. Professor Raz – internationally recognized as an expert in the field of jurisprudence – will deliver a lecture titled “Sovereignty & Legitimacy: On the Changing Face of Law-Questions and Speculations” as the second Frederic …
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Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post announces the upcoming Foreign and Comparative International Law Webinar, "Yemen: The Judiciary and Governing Bodies in Houthi-Controlled Areas," on January 30, 2025 at 2:00 P.M, hosted by foreign law specialist George Sadek.
Posted in: Education, Event, Global Law, Guest Post, In the News, Law Library, LGBTQ
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post is a holiday greeting from the Law Librarian of Congress, Aslihan Bulut, as she highlights the work and accomplishments of the Law Library staff in 2024.
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This FALQ post provides information on government formation, snap elections, and votes of no confidence in Germany.
Posted in: Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ), Global Law, Guest Post, In the News