Gürtel, a pioneer case in Spain
In May 2018, the Spanish Popular Party (PP) became the first political organization to be convicted of corruption in the European country. The National Court issued its verdict against...
A WhatsApp message is admitted as legal evidence
In 2009, the Ukrainian Jan Kuom and the American Brian Acton developed one of the most popular instant messaging platforms today for its functionality and simplicity when it comes to...
Legality of abortion remains a controversial issue worldwide
Russia was the first country to legalize abortion in 1920 after recognizing a woman's right to terminate an unwanted pregnancy when there are health risks to her health....
The motion of censure, an impeachment mechanism
Every public office is susceptible to change. The Executive Branch does not escape from this rule, especially in countries with parliamentary systems authorized to elect the president or the...
Data protection is different around the world.
In the old continent the laws are very clear to privilege the privacy of user data over any other interest. The Data Protection Regulation (GDPR,...
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Legal aspects of the Ecuadorian journalists' murder
In April 2018, Ecuador and Colombia woke up to regrettable news that put human rights compliance in jeopardy. Three Ecuadorian journalists, kidnapped by dissidents...
The Arbitral Award is appropriate when there is no possibility of agreement.
When two or more parties are in conflict, it often becomes difficult to find an impartial resolution that benefits everyone. Whoever performs this task of mediating and making the right decision...
GDPR: the European Union shields user data protection
The changes associated with technological advances are usually of great proportions and scope. They require adjustments in technological matters, but also the creation of legal bases that regulate the use of technology...
Refugee status and fundamental rights
The threat of persecution mobilizes people to take decisive decisions. Feeling insecure in a territory due to racial, religious and even political discrimination has displaced people from...
Is user data protected in the United States?
The advancement of digital technologies has implemented profound changes in humanity, but it has also facilitated everyday tasks such as online shopping for products, distance learning...