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EU concerned over Russia human rights record
May 20, 2013 by Elizabeth LaForgia
The EU expressed concern with Russia's human rights record Sunday, focusing on the country's recent adoption of restrictive legislation, the prosecution of political activists and efforts towards establishing an independent judiciary. At the human rights consultation in Brussels the EU confirmed.... [more]
Portugal expands adoption rights for same-sex couples
May 18, 2013 by Addison Morris
Portugal's Parliament voted Friday to approve a law allowing same-sex married couples to adopt their partners' children. The Parliament also voted on Friday to reject the Left Bloc and Green Party's proposal to grant gay couples the same adoption rights as heterosexuals. The bill approved by.... [more]
France president signs same-sex marriage and adoption bill
May 18, 2013 by Matthew Pomy
French President Francois Hollande gave final approval Saturday to legislation legalizing same-sex marriage and establishing the right of same-sex couples to adopt. The widely controversial bill, which was part of Hollande's campaign pledges, was was approved by parliament last month, but France's.... [more]
What about Veronica?: A look into Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl
May 6, 2013 by Stephanie Kogut
JURIST Guest Columnist Megan Lindsey, counsel for the National Council for Adoption, discusses the legal and practical impact of Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl and the Indian Child Welfare Act...On April 16, 2013, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl. I had the.... [more]
Arms Trade Treaty Shows Remarkable Progress [comment]
May 1, 2013 by Sean Gallagher
JURIST Guest Columnist Clare da Silva of Amnesty International argues that the new Arms Trade Treaty shows remarkable progress in the international regulation of arms transactions...On April 2, 2013, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of a global treaty that applies.... [more]
France parliament gives final approval to same-sex marriage bill
April 23, 2013 by Keith Herting
France's Parliament approved a measure Tuesday to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex couples. The bill was passed in the National Assembly by a 331 to 225 margin following last week's approval by the Senate. The debate over the bill has sparked a wave of violent protests.... [more]
Supreme Court hears arguments on adoption of American Indian baby girl
April 17, 2013 by Julia Zebley
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl on who should have rightful custody of Baby Veronica in light of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). A non-Indian woman put her baby, who was fathered by an American Indian, up for adoption. A South Carolina couple.... [more]
France senate debates same-sex marriage and adoption bill
April 5, 2013 by Sarah Posner
France's Senate on Thursday commenced debate of a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and allow same-sex couples to adopt children. The bill came before the upper house of parliament after approval in February by France's lower house of parliament. The bill is controversial, despite the.... [more]
New York judge blocks sugary drink ban
March 12, 2013 by Benjamin Minegar
A judge for the New York Supreme Court on Tuesday permanently enjoined enforcement of amendments to a New York state regulation prohibiting the sale or provision of "sugary" beverages in large cups or containers by food service establishments. In October groups representing restaurants, beverage.... [more]
Puerto Rico Supreme Court upholds same-sex adoption ban
February 22, 2013 by Jaclyn Clifford
Puerto Rico's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a law banning same-sex couples from adopting children. The case was brought by a woman who wanted to adopt the child of her partner of 20 years. In a 5-4 judgment, the court upheld the constitutionality of a law making it legally impossible for a.... [more]
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