World’s First Ultra Low Emission Zone Starts in London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, introduced on April 8 the world’s toughest vehicle emissions standard in central London to help reduce toxic air pollution and protect public health. The…
How Defence Teams Work at International Criminal Court
According to the International Criminal Court (ICC), a strong defence is a vital component of a fair trial. The Defence teams represent and protect the rights of the defendant (suspect…
NATO Allies Extend the Mandate of Jens Stoltenberg
NATO Allies have agreed to extend the mandate of Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg by a further two years, until 30 September 2022. According to a NATO statement, Allies expressed their…
New Legislation to Protect Whistleblowers in Europe
The European Parliament and EU Council have agreed to introduce a piece of legislation that will help protect whistleblowers around Europe. The political agreement for the legislation was reached on…
International Court of Justice to Appoint a New Registrar
Following the decision of the current Registrar of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to step down from his functions, the Court will elect a new Registrar for a term…
No Place for Capital Punishment: António Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said Wednesday, February 27, that the death penalty has no place in the twenty-first century. He was addressing the seventh World Congress against the Death Penalty,…