law courts and tribunals

Pakistan on edge after Khan’s supporters clash with police trying to arrest former leader | CNN

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Pakistan on edge after Khan’s supporters clash with police trying to arrest former leader | CNN

Islamabad, Pakistan CNN  —  Pakistani police were locked in a standoff Wednesday with supporters of Imran Khan after a night of violent clashes outside the former prime minister’s home in the eastern city of Lahore as officers attempt to arrest the opposition leader for failing to appear in court on corruption charges. Footage shared by … Read more

Hong Kong court rules police ban on Tiananmen vigil unlawful, overturning conviction of prominent activist | CNN

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Hong Kong court rules police ban on Tiananmen vigil unlawful, overturning conviction of prominent activist | CNN

Hong Kong CNN  —  Hong Kong’s High Court ruled on Wednesday that a decision by police to ban a Tiananmen square vigil last year was “unlawful,” thereby overturning an earlier conviction against jailed pro-democracy activist Chow Hang-tung, who helped organize the event. For three decades, Hong Kong has been the only place on Chinese-controlled soil … Read more