UN says Hong Kong using ‘draconian’ security laws against citizens calling for accountability after fire - Authorities arrest ...

The UN human rights chief has expressed “deep concerns” over Hong Kong’s alleged use of draconian security laws against people seeking an investigation into the deadly fire that killed over 160 people ...

UN human rights chief Volker Türk has voiced concern over reports that “draconian security laws” in the Hong Kong Special ...

They contend that South Carolina’s draconian voting restrictions violate Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act, which commits ...

KUALA LUMPUR: The Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) must be repealed, says a government MP. Hassan Abdul Karim (PH-Pasir Gudang) reminded Pakatan Harapan of its election manifesto ...

The Madani government has increased weaponisation of draconian laws by 23.3 percent since last year, the Centre for ...

Labor’s new anti-protest laws are stifling people’s democratic rights according to the Greens. The laws passed the Parliament with support from the Liberals in the early hours of Wednesday.

In separate statements, RSN Rayer and Ramkarpal Singh, both from DAP, reminded the government of its commitment to abolish ...

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Asia face significant challenges. In countries under authoritarian regimes, they endure harassment, persecution or even outright bans. Colonial-era sedition and ...

Podcaster Joe Rogan warned he would most likely get arrested if he hosted his exact same show in England, due to the United Kingdom's draconian laws restricting free speech.

Maraga urged Kenyans to reject what he termed “an egregious grab of public resources'. Former Chief Justice David Maraga has accused President William Ruto of undermining Kenya’s Constitution and ...