Tag: Human Rights
Could Britain be sued for reopening and putting the world at risk from new COVID variants?
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With most COVID-19 restrictions now lifted in England, the world is watching to see what this so-called “freedom day” will bring.
Some scepticism is warranted,...
Can governments mandate a COVID vaccination? Balancing public health with human rights – and what the law says
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Earlier in 2020, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he expected the COVID-19 vaccine to be mandatory. He later backtracked, noting the government “can’t hold...
Banning mobile phones in immigration detention would make an inhumane system even crueler
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Mobile phones are a lifeline for those in immigration detention. But if the government has its way, this thread will soon be cut.
A proposed...
Can the government, or my employer, force me to get a COVID-19 vaccine under the law?
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison took many people by surprise this week when he said a COVID-19 vaccine would be “as mandatory...
Should a COVID-19 vaccine be compulsory — and what would this mean for anti-vaxxers?
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With COVID-19 vaccine developers reporting promising results, it is probable we will one day face a major public health question: can the...
Julian Assange’s extradition case is finally heading to court – here’s what to expect
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The extradition hearing to decide whether to send Julian Assange to the United States to be tried for publishing classified military documents...