Qualities of an Outstanding Family Law Attorney An excellent family law attorney possesses the following qualities: Expertise in Family Law In-depth knowledge of family law statutes, case precedents, and international treaties, such as the Hague Convention on Child Abduction. Effective Communication Ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and empathetically, ensuring clients understand their rights…
Cross-Border Family Disputes in 2024 In today’s interconnected world, families often span multiple countries, creating unique challenges when disputes arise. International family law governs these cross-border issues, addressing matters such as child custody, divorce, and international child abduction. This article delves into the complexities of international family law, highlights recent developments, and examines key case…
The Convention on Cybercrime, also known as the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime or the Budapest Convention, is the first international treaty seeking to address Internet and computer crime (cybercrime) harmonizing national laws, improving investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations.
The General Assembly on Tuesday adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark global treaty aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protecting societies from digital threats.
Each Party shall adopt such legislative and other measures as may be necessary to establish the powers and procedures provided for in this section for the purpose of specific criminal investigations or proceedings. Article 14 of the United Nations Draft Convention on Cybercrime addresses offenses related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). It mandates that…
The basic rules on cyber and information operations are straightforward: targeting civilians and civilian objects is forbidden; indiscriminate weapons must not be used; indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks are prohibited; medical services must be respected and protected. International Laws for Cyberwarfare The advent of cyberwarfare has introduced new challenges for international law. While there is no…
Cybercrime is an evolving form of transnational crime. The complex nature of the crime as one that takes place in the borderless realm of cyberspace is compounded by the increasing involvement of organized crime groups.
Richard Grenell, president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for envoy on special missions, has claimed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan shared a “very good relationship” with Trump during the latter’s first term as US president. Speaking to Newsmax TV, a conservative American television channel, on Tuesday, Grenell said the incarcerated PTI supremo, who served…
International humanitarian law (IHL) safeguards various categories of individuals and entities in times of armed conflict; the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols are instrumental in this. These legal frameworks extend protection to the sick and wounded, prisoners of war, civilians and civilian objects.
It refers to the use of force to repel an attack or imminent threat of attack directed against oneself or others or a legally protected interest. Self-defense in international law refers to the inherent right of a State to use of force in response to an armed attack.