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Human rights activists have condemned a new counter-terrorism law in Saudi Arabia. They say the law allows the kingdom to prosecute as a terrorist anyone who demands reform, exposes corruption or engages in dissent. The new law grants security services sweeping powers to track phone calls and raid homes without prior approval from a judge or even a superior. Human Rights activists say the law is aimed at keeping the kingdom\'s ruling al Saud firmly in control amid demands for democratic reforms. Saudi Arabia has adopted heavy handed tactics against pro-reform calls that have grown louder since the pro-democracy protests shook the region in 2011. Large numbers of Saudi dissidents have been put behind bars.

[23 July 2012] Pakistan Supreme Court takes up petitions against contempt law - English The Supreme Court has finally taken up 26 constitutional petitions seeking to strike down new contempt law which gives discriminatory immunity to Prime Minister, the President and other key public office holders from prosecution on contempt of court charges. The petitioners pleaded before the Supreme Court that new law is designed to curtail the power of court to punish Prime Minister and other public office holder who are refusing to reopen money laundering cases of millions of dollars against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Human rights groups in Egypt have condemned a new law on protests, saying it will restrict the right to peaceful assembly. Based on the new law, which was signed by the interim President Adly Mansour, protesters will have to receive permission from police in advance before staging any protests. The new law comes only days after the interim government allowed security forces to enter university campuses without prior permission. Meanwhile, Egyptian students have once again taken to the streets in the capital Cairo to demand an end to the military rule. Demonstrators were marking 100 days since security forces broke up sit-ins calling for ousted president Mohamed Morsi\'s reinstatement. The ensuing violence left hundreds dead. Tensions in Egypt have been running high since Morsi was ousted by the military in early July.

French lawmakers approve burqa ban French lawmakers have ratified a legislation to prohibit women from wearing face-covering veils despite right activist saying such a law violates personal and religious freedoms. The Senate voted 246 to 1 in favor of the bill, which has already cleared the lower chamber, the National Assembly, reported AFP. The law will come into effect if the Constitutional Council does not question its legality. Muslims argue that the legislation is going to discriminates against France's Muslim population, which is already facing rising level of Islamophobia. Once in place, the law will allow authorities to arrest and fine those women who defy the ban. A woman who continues wearing veils will receive a fine of EUR 150 (USD 195) or a course of citizenship lessons. A man who forces a woman to go veiled will be fined EUR 30,000 and imprisonment. France is home to the largest Muslim population among the 27 European Union member states. Nearly 10 percent of the 62 million people living in French is Muslim. In June, members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) unanimously voted against any general ban against burqa or niqab in Europe, saying Muslim women should be free to choose their clothing. Article Source: http://www.presstv.ir/detail/142540.html

[14 June 2012] Noam Chomsky US and Israel violate international law with total impunity - English A renowned American political analyst says Israel gets away with numerous violations of international law as the Jewish entity is a client of the US and therefore enjoys "total impunity," Press TV reports

The military-backed government in Egypt is planning to ratify a draft law on combating terrorism. The interim government wants to put the law into effect before the upcoming trial of Egypt\'s ousted president Mohamed Morsi on November 4th. The government expects potential unrest during the trial and fears that the mandatory expiry of the state of emergency laws in mid-November will pave the way for more protests. The curfew was imposed following the brutal crackdown against Morsi supporters at Rabaa and Nahdah and the ensuing violence.

[29 Nov 2012] Racial killers hide behind stand your ground law in Florida - English

[26 Sept 2013] Yemenis protest Saleh immunity law - English

[13 Oct 2013] Egypt considers draft law on demos amid continued pro-Morsi rallies - English

The UN criticizes the new Egyptian law that restricts peaceful demonstrations and urges the government to amend it.

Egypt\'s public prosecutor has ordered the trial of three political activists on charges of protesting without permission and an alleged assault on police. Among those to stand trial is Ahmed Maher, the founder of the April 6 movement. The movement helped ignite the popular uprising in 2011 that led to the ouster of former dictator Hosni Mubarak. Still, no date has been fixed for the trial. But this is the first case of activists being charged under the provisions of a new, controversial protest law. The Interim President, Adly Mansour signed the Law in November. It bans gatherings of more than 10 people without prior permit. Critics have described the move as an attempt to stifle the right to public protest.

[10 Apr 2014] Egypt PM signs new anti-terror law against pro-Brotherhood rallies - English

[18 Apr 2014] Obama signs law blocking Iran\'s envoy to UN - English

[27 Apr 2014] Egyptians slam controversial law that limits right protest - English

[04 Aug 2014] Iraq\'s State of Law coalition stresses on Maliki\'s nomination for PM - English

[09 Sep 2015] Iraqi political parties at odds over National Guard Law - English

Michael Ratner - U.S. law is clear - Torture is a crime and destroying evidence is a crime.

LEGISLATION ABOUT MARTIAL-Law IS COMPLETE IN AMERICA

WMR has learned from knowledgeable Federal Emergency Management Agency sources that the US administration is putting the final touches on a plan that would see martial law declared in the United States with various scenarios anticipated as triggers The triggers include a continuing economic collapse with massive social unrest bank closures resulting in violence against financial institutions and another fraudulent terror attak that would result in rioting in major cities and campuses around the country

UN human rights investigator Richard Falk explains why Israeli conduct in the Gaza Strip necessitates the world to introduce a new law.

A top legal adviser to the British Government has said that the Iraq War was illegal according to International Law. Recorded January 26, 2010 at 2100GMT

Law Minister Rana SanaUllah with Banned Terriost Group SSP in faisalabad the very next day the banned group attacked 12 rabiulawal juloos - URDU

Poll: Egypt wants Quran doctrine in law - 26Apr2011 - English

Thirty-three people have faced military court hearings in Bahrain despite the lifting of the martial law by the Al Khalifa regime earlier this year. The defendants are facing charges including trying to topple the Bahraini government. Those facing charges are two former lawmakers, Jawad Firouz and Matar Matar, along with a female poet. Press TV interviews Saeed al-Shahabi, a Bahraini opposition leader in London, as he shares his views on the Bahraini Prime Minister's trip to the United States, and the current situation taking place in the Middle Eastern country.

[25 Oct 2012] Gangster Israel disregards international law: Mark Glenn - News Analysis - English

A political analyst says there are currently 178 Palestinians on administrative detention in Israeli jails and this is against international law and international norms to illegally detain people without charge. The comments came after at least 150 people were injured after Israeli troops clashed with Palestinian protesters outside Ofer prison in the occupied West Bank. The protest was held to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners who are on hunger strike in Israeli jails with protesters calling for their immediate release. Three journalists are reported to be among the injured. Press TV has conducted an interview with Adie Mormech, human rights activist, to further discuss the issue..

[15 Mar 2013] KSA invasion of Bahrain violates law - English

[19 Mar 2013] US violates international law in Gitmo - News Analysis - English