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Julian Assange’s last court appearance taught us one thing

Julian Assange’s last court appearance taught us one thing

by Caitlin Johnstone | Feb 19, 2020 | Featured, Politics

With Julian Assange’s extradition hearing a week away, I think we should look at his last problematic appearance in court.

Court rules that a hangover is an illness, paves the way for a 5-day weekend

Court rules that a hangover is an illness, paves the way for a 5-day weekend

by TBS Newsbot | Oct 4, 2019 | Featured, On radio this week

According to the ruling of one German court, being hungover is actually an illness. Therefore, those sick days are legitimate. Five-day bender, anyone?

The prosecution of Witness K is weak at best, and we should not forget

The prosecution of Witness K is weak at best, and we should not forget

by John Braithwaite | Jul 25, 2018 | Featured, Ladder, Law

The prosecution of Witness K will be held in a secret court, and we have a right to be furious.

How old is too young to testify against sexual assault?

How old is too young to testify against sexual assault?

by Ugur Nedim | Oct 19, 2017 | Featured, Ladder, Law

After a two year old’s testimony lead to the conviction of her sexual abuser, the question is, result aside, was the court in the right?

The Rolf Harris trial: The courage to speak

The Rolf Harris trial: The courage to speak

by Jane Caro | May 24, 2017 | Featured, Op-eds, VIP

Rolf Harris is not the only one in the spotlight in his trial. Those who give evidence against him suffer their own shame, primarily from the collected media who want to know “why?”

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