Law reform

Georgia: Espionage Law Under Scrutiny

Campaigners say officials use controversial legislation to secure dubious convictions.

9 Aug 11

Some say the government could have brought in far more effective judicial reforms.

27 Sep 10

Thousands of detainees said to be denied timely hearing due to ineffective legal and judicial system.

21 Sep 10

Juvenile rights advocate calls for joined-up reforms to reduce number of youth offenders given custodial sentences.

20 Sep 10

Year-long detention without charge of six displaced Darfuris leads to demands for scrapping of region’s emergency laws.

9 Jul 10

Laws on immunity should have been changed, but progress has been disappointing.

2 Jun 10

24 May 10

Kampala softens anti-gay bill under international pressure, but the stigma for homosexuals remains.

30 Apr 10

Historic assembly produced plenty of controversy and, in the end, a brand-new constitution.

27 Jan 04

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