Rule of Law

ADVOCACY IN TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW

ADVOCACY IN TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW

LawAid International has firsthand experience in managing complex cross-jurisdictional criminal cases that often first present as a “mission impossible” legal project in a foreign jurisdiction.

THE IMPORTANCE OF DUE PROCESS

THE IMPORTANCE OF DUE PROCESS

In 2011, Christie Marceau was tragically killed. Akshay Chand was her killer. Chand was on bail when he killed her. Facts.

ISIS, THE RULE OF LAW & THE DEATH PENALTY IN IRAQ

ISIS, THE RULE OF LAW & THE DEATH PENALTY IN IRAQ

Iraq’s post-invasion government is attempting to ‘do justice’ behind a paper-thin rule of law. The clearest evidence of this is that courts are handing down death sentences after trials lasting only 10 minutes.

LESE MAJESTE: ON THE RIGHT TO OFFEND THE GOVERNMENT

LESE MAJESTE: ON THE RIGHT TO OFFEND THE GOVERNMENT

In Roman times, ruling emperors came to the conclusion that not only did they rule the state, they were the state. Thus, to criticise the emperor was to criticise the state.

PHILLIP SMITH: HAIR FOR ALL

PHILLIP SMITH: HAIR FOR ALL

The recent High court decision that prison officials acted wrongly in taking Phillip Smith's hairpiece from him has created public outrage against him and at times Justice Wylie.

WHEN IS HATE A SPEECH?

WHEN IS HATE A SPEECH?

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion and accusations of hate speech have continued to go off sporadically like Guy Fawkes a week after the explosive event.