Changes to Kazakstan Criminal Law Seen as Threat to Human Rights
Renewed campaign on potentially far-reaching legal changes that are now before parliament.
15 Apr 14
Rule of law
Ukraine Corruption Probes a Warning to Future Leaders
YanukovychLeaks journalists put political leaders past, present and future, on notice that no one is immune from scrutiny.
9 Apr 14
Reclaiming Ukraine's Stolen Billions
Arrival of new administration offers rare opportunity to tackle endemic corruption.
27 Mar 14
Syria: Sharia Courts Impose Justice in Rebel-Held Idlib
Rebel factions say they support court but want their own men on it.
26 Mar 14
Azeri Opposition Party Says Government Behind HQ Blast
Popular Front party headquarters hit by “accidental” blast, followed by deliberate demolition on health and safety grounds.
14 Mar 14
Azerbaijani Villagers Campaign for Legal Title to Homes
They have proof they paid for their land, but the authorities say official documents don't mean a thing.
21 Feb 14
Azeri Farmers Say Land Seized for Ski Resort
Progress slow in legal challenge to state takeover of farms to build prestige project.
8 Feb 14
Bosnia Census Problems Raised at IWPR Event
Experts say the process was manipulated to suit political ends and stir ethnic tensions.
29 Jan 14
Armenian Courts Accused of Systemic Corruption
Highest appeals court disputes ombudsman’s findings, and insists bribery is punished, not encouraged.
24 Jan 14
Could Uganda Prosecute Joseph Kony?
Experts consider steps needed to bring rebel chief before local war crimes court.
23 Jan 14
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