South Korean Court Upholds Military ‘Sodomy’ Law October 30, 2023 Introduction In a disappointing setback for LGBTQ+ rights in South Korea, the Constitutional Court has upheld a provision in the country’s Military Criminal Act that prohibits same-sex activity between soldiers. This provision allows for punishments of up to two years […]
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Japan Court Affirms Rights of Transgender Individuals, Rejects Forced Sterilization
Japan Court Rules Against Mandatory Transgender Sterilization Surgery Requirement Held to be Unconstitutional By October 16, 2023 4:56PM EDT Introduction A Japanese family court has made a landmark ruling declaring that the requirement for transgender individuals to undergo sterilization surgery in order to legally change their gender is unconstitutional. The […]
The Battle for Equality: Nepal Courts Deny Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages
Nepal Courts Refuse to Register Same-Sex Marriages Background Two lower courts in Nepal have recently denied a couple the recognition of their marriage, defying the Supreme Court‘s recent interim order to register same-sex marriages while legislative change is pending. This raises concerns over the protection of LGBTQ+ rights and the […]
Facing Criticism: EU’s Frontex Dragged to Court over Lack of Transparency on Libyan Cooperation
Amnesty International Calls for Transparency in Frontex Operations Background On October 11th, 2023, the General Court of the European Union will hold a hearing on the case Naass and Sea-Watch v Frontex. The case raises concerns over Frontex‘s lack of transparency regarding its involvement in maritime interceptions and alleged human […]
Frontex’s Controversial Libyan Cooperation: Shedding Light in Court
Frontex Faces Scrutiny Over Lack of Transparency in Maritime Interceptions Introduction The General Court of the European Union is set to hold a hearing to question Frontex, the EU border agency, regarding its lack of transparency in relation to its involvement in maritime interceptions and subsequent human rights abuses against […]