Future smart cities: what are the legal considerations and consequences?
According to the United Nations, around 55 per cent of the world’s population presently live in cities. By 2050, that proportion will increase to two-thirds.According…
NSWCCL: A bridge between activists and the legal profession
In celebration of the NSW Council for Civil Liberties’ 60th year, five solicitors recount their experiences in a video series published by the organisation.In celebration…
A new positive duty framework
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released its highly anticipated suite of guidance material to assist organisations understand their responsibilities and their legal obligations.Snapshot The…
Human rights: Protections against foreign social media interference
Social media has become the new digital battleground as foreign actors try to improperly interfere in decision making processes and influence nations across the globe.Snapshot…
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict will change all future wars
Lethal autonomous weapon systems pose a threat to combatants and civilians alike. It is assessible and there are calls for its immediate prohibition.Snapshot The Russia-Ukraine…
Does prolonged solitary confinement fall under the definition of torture?
Torture has a very specific legal meaning under international law.Content warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned this article mentions violence towards and…
Push for a national Human Rights Act makes new ground
Australia’s legal community has renewed its push for a Federal Human Rights Act, following the release of a proposed model by the Australian Human Rights…
Iran executions: the role of the ‘revolutionary courts’ in breaching human rights
The Iranian government has attempted to brutally suppress the widespread protestsThe Iranian government has attempted to brutally suppress the widespread protests sparked by the death…
Legal history made in Galilee Basin coal project human rights case
A case was filed against the project for its contribution to climate change and the erosion of human rights.Because of the complacency of Federal Government…
Thought leadership: impact of the pandemic on human rights in NSW
The actions of leaders in NSW during the COVID-19 pandemic should be subject to an independent Royal Commission in order to maintain public confidence in…
Legal and human rights groups alert to ‘grave risk’ in Afghanistan
Members of the Australian legal community have expressed grave concerns for those at risk in Afghanistan following the recent fall of the country’s government to…