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Archipelago 1 year ago

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French-US national faces 12 years prison term for drugs

The defendant bought marijuana and cocaine in the Netherlands and brough the remainder of the drugs with him to Bali, claiming he did not know that drugs are illegal in Indonesia.

Archipelago 1 year ago

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1.5-year sentence for sandals thief sparks corruption debate

Netizens have taken to social media to criticize the verdict, comparing it to cases in which public officials received similar or even lighter sentences for embezzling billions of rupiah in state funds.

Editorial 1 year ago

Pardons and power plays

The President's decision could have serious implications not only for the country’s anti-corruption drive but also for the reputation of the judiciary.

Europe 1 year ago

Top UN court says treaties compel wealthy nations to curb global warming

The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday told wealthy countries they must comply with their international commitments to curb pollution or risk having to pay compensation to nations hard hit by climate change.

Politics 1 year ago

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Ex-minister Thomas Lembong appeals graft conviction

Former trade minister Thomas Lembong has filed an appeal of his prison sentence in a corruption conviction related to his sugar import policy when serving under then-president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo from 2015 to 2016.

Europe 1 year ago

ICJ to hand down watershed climate opinion

The world's top court will Wednesday deliver a seminal ruling laying out what legal obligations countries have to prevent climate change and whether polluters should pay up for the consequences.

Environment 1 year ago

World's major courts take growing role in climate fight

Almost 3,000 climate cases have been filed up to the end of 2024, in nearly 60 countries, according to the Grantham Research Institute, using data compiled by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law.

Companies 1 year ago

South Korea's top court clears Samsung Chairman Lee in 2015 merger fraud case

The Supreme Court's verdict permanently removes a long-running legal distraction for Lee as Samsung plays catch-up in a global race to develop cutting-edge AI chips.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Thai court suspends PM from duty pending case seeking her dismissal

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty pending a case seeking her dismissal, adding to mounting pressure on a government fighting for survival and under fire on multiple fronts.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Thailand's ruling political dynasty faces day of legal peril

Thailand's ruling political dynasty faces legal peril on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra risks suspension from office and her father, the former premier, appears in court for a separate royal defamation trial.

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