Nueva Vizcaya protesters continue to block mining firm despite court injunction
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Brazil’s Bolsonaro sent to prison with roomier cell, more perks
Ex-president moved to a detention complex five times the size of his current room, with a kitchen and a private outdoor area
· Agence France-Presse
Rubber stamp fiasco ends career - DailyNews
In the case of M.D.S.A. Perera vs Dharmasena Dissanayake (SC FR/APPLICATION NO 62/2020-2023) the Supreme Court examined an alleged violation of Fundamental Rights under Article 12(1) (Equality) concerning the disciplinary process of a Grade I Accountant. The Petitioner, nearing his 60th birthday, was subjected to tw…
· Gayan Abeykoon
A Father’s Quest for Justice Finds Resolution After 13 Years
Craig Stingley had no legal training, no big-name lawyer or civil rights advocate by his side. Yet for 13 years, he refused to accept that the judicial system would hold no one responsible for the killing of his 16-year-old son, Corey.
· Megan O’Matz
Trump admin closer to deporting pro-Palestinian activist after court ruling
The ruling, which reversed an earlier decision to release Khalil, is a win for the Trump administration’s efforts to deport the ex-student
· Associated Press
Hong Kong lawyers told to specialise, not just compete, in Greater Bay Area
Bar Association chair Jose-Antonio Maurellet says lawyers can contribute to joint legal teams in cases with mainland and common law elements
· Wynna Wong
The US has sent a ‘dangerous’ message and China must act, legal expert warns
Beijing think tank expert calls for legislation to protect against ‘external suppression’ and to safeguard technology and supply chains
· Orange Wang
Explainer | Bid-rigging clamp, smoke-free construction sites: Hong Kong Legco gets cracking
The Post looks into measures proposed in response to last year’s Wang Fuk Court fire
· Lo Hoi-ying
‘He’s exactly where I want him’ – Hayes bullish as Ka Ying Rising wins trial
The world’s best sprinter will bid for history in the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m) next week
· Owen Goulding
Secret plans, angry emails: Nexperia hearing exposes tussle over China control
The court hearing could be decisive in the tug-of-war over control of the Dutch chipmaker, which sparked supply chain worries and China tensions
· Xiaofei Xu
South Korean prosecution seeks death penalty for Yoon in rebellion trial | South China Morning Post
While prosecutors are pursuing a death sentence for the ousted president over his martial law debacle, legal experts said life in prison is a more likely outcome.
PAGASA not ruling out Tropical Depression Ada landfall in Eastern Visayas, Bicol
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· Acor Arceo
Anti-graft court upholds cancellation of Zaldy Co’s passport
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· Jairo Bolledo
Legal Tales | Time to end bid-rigging in Hong Kong with criminalisation, tougher enforcement
In the wake of the Tai Po fire, an all-too-common practice in building management and maintenance comes under the spotlight – and must be redressed
· Martin Hui
Japan’s Takaichi faces uphill task in election as opposition unites
Takaichi’s LDP is expected to lose millions of votes as Komeito allies with the CDP after ending its coalition with the ruling party
· Julian Ryall
CIABOC case against former Min. Rambukwella fixed for Jan. 29 by CHC - DailyNews
A case filed against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his son Ramitha Rambukwella and daughter Amali Rambukwella by Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruptions (CIABOC), was yesterday fixed for January 29 by the Colombo High Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CIABOC case: Wimal appears in Court after arrest warrant - DailyNews
A warrant was issued for the arrest of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and it was recalled by The Colombo High Court after he surrendered to the court through his lawyers.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CWE case against former Min. Johnston F’do and two others re-fixed for March 04 by CHC - DailyNews
A case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others for allegedly exempting Sathosa employees from their official duties and engaging them instead in political activities was yesterday fixed for March 04 by the Colombo High Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Rescue or crime? Humanitarian aid workers on trial in Greece
"I expect nothing, but am prepared for anything," Dutch national Pieter Wittenberg told DW.
· Sofia Kleftaki, Dimitra Kyranoudi
Germany: Unjustly jailed man gets €1.3 million compensation
A two-year-long legal battle by a German man who was the victim of a major miscarriage of justice ended on Wednesday when he was granted €1.3 million ($1.5 million) in compensation from the Bavarian state, the state's Justice Ministry said.
· Timothy Jones
Hong Kong officials urge buy-back plan over ‘challenging’ Wang Fuk Court rebuild
Deputy finance chief Michael Wong says legal and ownership issues make rebuilding unfeasible, with buy-back option the fastest, most flexible solution
· Matthew Cheng
Trinco Buddha statue incident: Balangoda Kassapa Thero and three other monks remanded - DailyNews
The Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and five other individuals until January 19, following the placement of a Buddha statue at the Trincomalee Bodhiraja Vihara.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Wimal Weerawansa appears in court; arrest warrant in bribery case recalled - DailyNews
The Colombo High Court today (14) ordered the recall of the arrest warrant issued against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa after he appeared in court through his legal representatives.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Verdict postponed in MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala murder case - DailyNews
The Gampaha High Court Trial-at-Bar has announced that the delivery of the verdict in the murder case of former MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala has been postponed to 11 February 2026.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Iran signals fast trials and executions for detained protesters
As the death toll surpasses 2,500, Iran’s judiciary chief calls for fast action for suspects arrested over protests
· Associated Press
Hong Kong man who claimed to be reincarnated Thai king gets life for axe murder
Prosecution psychiatrists rule out Mang Yat-lam’s mental illness claims, with the judge citing a lack of remorse for murder of 70-year-old man
· Brian Wong
Arrest warrant issued for Wimal Weerawansa - DailyNews
The Colombo High Court has issued an arrest warrant against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa for failing to appear in court in a case filed by the Bribery Commission.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Johor fines man US$2,200 for masking Singapore plate to buy subsidised fuel
A judge said Long Sa Kow will be required to serve nine months’ imprisonment if he fails to pay the fine
· CNA
Court frees activist-student leader Amanda Echanis after 5 years
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· Jairo Bolledo
Hong Kong to step up crackdown on bid-rigging, Legco told – as it happened
City leader John Lee highlights national integration and post-disaster relief work for Wang Fuk Court as key tasks for new Legco and government
· SCMP Reporters
France: Le Pen in court to appeal 2027 election ban
The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen appeared court on Tuesday to appeal a previous ruling that barred her from standing for election for five years after defrauding the European Union.
· Alex Berry
Death of former BASL Vice President Siri A. Perera - DailyNews
Former Vice President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), former Member of the Council of Legal Education of Sri Lanka, Vice President of the SAARC Law Sri Lanka Chapter, Past Governor of Lions Clubs International District 306 A1 Sri Lanka, and Past President of the Kalutara Town Club, Attorney-at-law Siri A…
· Gayan Abeykoon
BBC asks Court to dismiss Trump’s $10Bn lawsuit - DailyNews
Jan. 13 (UPI) – The BBC said Tuesday that it will attempt to have U.S. President Donald Trump’s lawsuit seeking $10 billion over a misleading documentary on the January 06 riots tossed from a Court in Florida.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Case against Ramith Rambukwella fixed for February 11 - DailyNews
A case filed against former health minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s son Ramith Rambukwella for alleged embezzlement was yesterday fixed for further pre-trial conference on February 11 by the Colombo High Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Hong Kong activist loses legal fight over prison shorts ban for female inmates
High Court judge Russell Coleman upholds prison rules, citing ‘little merit’ in Chow Hang‑tung’s equality challenge
· Fiona Chow
Myanmar faces Rohingya genocide case: What to know
The International Court of Justice in The Hague began hearings on Monday in a landmark case accusing Myanmar of genocide against the country's ethnic minority Rohingya, more than six years after the case was filed.
· Zsombor Peter
BBC moves to dismiss Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit over edited January 6 speech
Lawyers for the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks jurisdiction and Trump’s 2024 election win proves he suffered no professional harm
· Agence France-Presse
Japan begins world’s first deep-sea trial as China tightens rare earth supplies | South China Morning Post
Tokyo has been working to reduce its reliance on China for the essential minerals amid diplomatic dispute with Beijing.
‘Urgently needed’: Malaysia’s chief justice demands more judges as caseloads soar
Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid warns court backlogs expose judicial shortages and urgent calls for reform in Malaysia’s legal system
· CNA
Former Hong Kong Apple Daily executive ‘regrets’ not standing up to Jimmy Lai
Lawyer for ex-associate publisher of defunct tabloid cites client’s objection to Lai’s idea for satirical online show and praise from industry peers
· Brian Wong
‘Mr and Mrs Ho’ without lawyers in Hong Kong court as assault case draws crowds
Judge warns that court is not a place to apply ‘the law of the jungle’ and urges people not to bully Mrs Ho
· Fiona Chow
FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not dismiss Duterte’s ICC case
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· sdu0346
Keheliya Rambukwella unfit to appear in court after back surgery, court informed - DailyNews
Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s legal counsel informed the Colombo High Court yesterday (12) that he is currently unfit to stand trial due to health complications following recent back surgery.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Japan plans to dissolve Parliament with possible snap election in February: NHK - DailyNews
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is planning to dissolve the country’s Lower House later this month and opt for a snap election likely in February, according to public broadcaster NHK.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Yoga aids opioid withdrawal, clinical trial shows - DailyNews
Child’s pose, downward-facing dog, tree pose and cobra might boost people’s ability to fight opioid addiction, a new trial suggests.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Court allows Weerawansa’s protest with restrictions - DailyNews
The Kaduwela Magistarte’s Court yesterday ordered several restrictions on a protest organised by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa in front of Isurupaya in Battaramulla related to proposed education reforms.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Keheliya’s corruption case fixed for February 13 - DailyNews
A case filed against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his son Ramith Rambukwella, and daughter Amali Rambukwella by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruptions (CIABOC) was yesterday fixed for February 13 by the Colombo High Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Xinjiang whistleblower faces deportation to China — lawyer
Heng Guan, a Chinese national who documented a network of detention facilities in China's northwestern Xinjiang province, has spent months in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody as the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attempted to deport him.
· Andrew Zi-Qi Fang
Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong lawyers for publisher, activists seek reduced jail time
Trio among eight defendants who pleaded guilty before former media boss Jimmy Lai’s conviction last month in national security trial
· Brian Wong
Judges question Jimmy Lai’s bid for lighter sentence, citing stable health
High Court justices begin hearing arguments on length of sentences to be handed down to Apple Daily founder and eight others
· Brian Wong