#Law23

15 Jun 2026

How Dobbs reshaped US politics

The Supreme Court decision in Dobbs changed rules about abortion and affected women’s access to health care. A new book uses many surveys to show how the ruling changed voters, public opinion, and trust in institutions.

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28 Apr 2026

AI sexual images without consent in Brazil

Recent cases in Brazil show AI was used to create sexual images of classmates without consent. An Internetlab technical note (April 2026) warns of rising sexual deepfakes and calls for regulation, platform safety and education.

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20 Apr 2026

Argentina changes glacier protections

Argentina's Congress approved reforms that remove protections for glaciers and shift water decisions to provinces. Environmental groups filed a fast legal challenge and there were large public protests over the change.

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7 Apr 2026

Political change and trials after the July 2024 uprising

A student-led uprising in July 2024 led to the removal of the prime minister in August and a ban on the Awami League in May 2025. Former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal was sentenced in November 2025 and later spoke from Kolkata.

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15 Mar 2026

New rules for music and film in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has introduced new rules for concerts and film reviews. The law, signed on February 18 and effective for concerts from April 20, restricts certain content and requires organisers to coordinate with local authorities.

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13 Mar 2026

New Russian law restricts films seen as against traditional values

A law that began on 1 March 2026 lets the Ministry of Culture block films that it says discredit traditional Russian spiritual and moral values. The rules cover cinemas, streaming services and social media.

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10 Mar 2026

Tired witnesses and suspects can give unreliable statements

New research from Iowa State University shows that tired, anxious or sleep‑deprived people in the justice system may give less accurate statements. The authors map how sleep loss changes memory and increase risks during interviews and custodial questioning.

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6 Feb 2026

How the Super Bowl trademark affects retailers

The phrase "Super Bowl" is a protected trademark. This protection changes how stores advertise and run promotions: many avoid the exact name and must balance possible sales gains against legal risks, which also affects consumers.

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31 Jan 2026

Supreme Court redefines Aravalli hills

On 20 November 2025 India's Supreme Court accepted a government proposal to redefine which land counts as Aravalli hills, setting a 100‑metre rule. The decision paused new mining leases and prompted nationwide protests and mobilisation.

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24 Jan 2026

Tekan Cochrane on First Nations justice

Tekan Cochrane is an Australian Indigenous lawyer and leader. In a January 2026 interview she set out priorities for First Nations justice: prevention, community-led programs, accountability and stronger family support.

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14 Jan 2026

Children speak, families struggle in Andhra Pradesh

Field reporting in Andhra Pradesh found children learn about personal boundaries but families often lack clear, practical guidance on reporting and support. Social pressures and uncertainty shape what happens after a child discloses abuse.

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11 Jan 2026

Courts and the right to a healthy environment in Pakistan

Pakistan’s courts have recognised a constitutional right to a healthy environment through landmark cases and a new amendment. Legal advances face many limits, including weak civil society support, funding problems and gaps in judicial expertise.

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17 Dec 2025

Higher drinking age in Spain reduces teen drinking

A study of several Spanish regions finds that raising the minimum legal drinking age cut teenage drinking and improved school test scores and mental health. The research compares behaviour before and after the law changes.

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