Law

Law is a system of rules that are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior. Laws can be made by a collective legislature or by a single legislator, resulting in statutes, by the executive through decrees and regulations, or by judges through binding precedent, normally in common law jurisdictions. Private individuals can create legally binding contracts, including arbitration agreements that may elect to accept alternative arbitration to the normal court process. The formation of laws themselves may be influenced by a constitution, written or tacit, and the rights encoded therein. The law shapes politics, economics, history and society in various ways and serves as a mediator of relations between people.

A general distinction can be made between (a) civil law jurisdictions (including Catholic canon law and socialist law), in which the legislature or other central body codifies and consolidates their laws, and (b) common law systems, where judge-made precedent is accepted as binding law. Historically, religious laws played a significant role even in settling of secular matters, which is still the case in some religious communities, particularly Jewish, and some countries, particularly Islamic. Islamic Sharia law is the world's most widely used religious law.

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Martial law sparks 'digital exodus' amid communication fears

Korea Times 06 Dec 2024
Citizens watch news about the martial law declaration at Seoul Station, Wednesday ... Citizens, fearing potential restrictions on online platforms and communication networks after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration on Dec ... A citizen photographs a combat helicopter ......
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Tampa City Council votes to disband civilian police review board

Tampa Bay Times 06 Dec 2024
It’s the latest citizen board in Florida to disband after a new state law went into effect over the summer, prohibiting municipalities from enforcing any ordinance related to civilian oversight of police misconduct investigations ... “Our problem originally with the Citizen Review ......
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How this 36-year-old woman became symbol of resistance in South Korea amid Martial Law chaos

The Times of India 06 Dec 2024
In a night that will be etched in South Korea's history, thousands of citizens reclaimed their democracy after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, sparking protests outside the National Assembly ...Citizens outside blocked armored vehicles ... “The martial law troops were already in a standoff with the citizens....
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Govt committed to protecting citizens' rights online: Senator Afnanullah Khan

Urdu Point 06 Dec 2024
... social media which should create a safer and more responsible online environment for all citizens.</p><p> He emphasized that the current laws are not only demoralizing but also perpetuating misinformation, posing a significant threat to the country's social fabric....
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US backs Pakistan’s push for gender equality in law enforcement

The News International 06 Dec 2024
She said the US collaboration increased the women's representation in law enforcement by 20 percent in Khyber Pakh­tunkhwa ... The US chargé d'affaires reiterated her country's commitment to supporting women leaders in law enforcement and advancing justice for all Pakistani citizens....
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Federal appeals court ruling allows Illinois gun ban to remain in place

Chicago Tribune 06 Dec 2024
“Regardless of state governments’ desire to restrict law-abiding citizensSecond Amendment rights under the guise of crime control, the Second Amendment conclusively protects law-abiding citizens’ right to defend themselves utilizing weapons that are in common use.”....
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South Korea's ruling party head supports suspending Yoon's powers, boosting chances of impeachment

North Shore News 06 Dec 2024
Han on Thursday had said he would work to defeat the impeachment motion even though he criticized Yoon’s martial law declaration as “unconstitutional.” Han said there was a need to “prevent damage to citizens and supporters caused by unprepared chaos.” ... citizens in great danger.”....
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South Korea\u2019s ruling party chief shows support for suspending presidential powers of Yoon

Colorado Springs Gazette 06 Dec 2024
Han said it was crucial that Yoon’s presidential duties are suspended swiftly, saying that the president poses a “significant risk of extreme actions, like reattempting to impose martial law, which could potentially put the Republic of Korea and its citizens in great danger.”....
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South Korea’s ruling party chief shows support for suspending presidential powers of Yoon

Manila Bulletin 06 Dec 2024
Han said it was crucial that Yoon’s presidential duties are suspended swiftly, saying that the president poses a “significant risk of extreme actions, like reattempting to impose martial law, which could potentially put the Republic of Korea and its citizens in great danger.”....
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Crazy attempt to ban birthright citizenship

The Danville News 06 Dec 2024
citizen ... “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside.” ... Thirty years of doing this work will color anyone’s perspective on the laws governing immigration policy ... The immigration laws already eliminate U.S....
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Key ally of South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol calls for suspension of his powers, making ...

Hindustan Times 06 Dec 2024
South Korea police investigate President Yoon Suk Yeol amid martial law crisis ... According to Han, Yoon poses a "significant risk of extreme actions, like reattempting to impose martial law, which could potentially put the Republic of Korea and its citizens in great danger....
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Human Rights Watch sheds light on arbitrary Ukraine anti-collaboration laws

Jurist 06 Dec 2024
... civilians under Ukraine’s anti-collaboration laws ... These laws expand the scope of “collaboration” to include any act by a Ukrainian citizen that publicly denies the existence of an external armed aggressor or demonstrates cooperation with occupying forces....
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South Korea's ruling party chief shows support for suspending presidential powers of Yoon

Newsday 06 Dec 2024
Han on Thursday had said he would work to defeat the impeachment motion even though he criticized Yoon’s martial law declaration as “unconstitutional.” Han said there was a need to “prevent damage to citizens and supporters caused by unprepared chaos.” ... citizens in great danger.”....

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