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Yoorrook Justice Commission hears Victorian bail laws are criminalising Aboriginal people, especially women

Victorians are being refused bail for offences so minor they might never have warranted a sentence of imprisonment, with a disproportionate number of Indigenous offenders ending up on remand, a truth-telling inquiry has heard.

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NHRC Issues Notice To Bihar Govt Over Saran Hooch Tragedy, Seeks Report Within 4 Weeks

"Suo moto cognizance taken over Hooch tragedy notices issued to Chief Secretary & DGP of Bihar seeking a report within four weeks, NHRC wants to know how this happened despite a ban on liquor in state and what action is being taken against negligent cops,". Read on for details:

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Russian assets frozen in Hungary hit $925 million in November -report

Russian assets frozen by Hungary's government, which has repeatedly stalled EU sanctions against Moscow, rose to 870 million euros ($925 million) by the end of November from a previously reported 3,000 euros, newspaper Nepszava said.

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Cabinet overrides Shaw and Commission on carbon price

The Government has acted against the advice of the Climate Change Commission in retaining tight price controls on the Emissions Trading Scheme, reports Marc Daalder

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Kota Suicides: NHRC Sends Notice To Rajasthan Chief Secy, Union Education Ministry, NMC

NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance over the alleged suicide of three students in Rajasthan's Kota and sent notices to the Chief Secretary, the Rajasthan government, the Secretary, Higher Education, Union Ministry of Education, and Chairperson of the National Medical Commission. Read on for details:

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Women's Panel Takes Cognizance Of Dwarka Acid Attack, Asks Police To Take Strict Action

National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma, on Wednesday, taking cognizance of the acid attack on a 17-year-old girl has written to the Commissioner of Police (CP) Delhi to intervene in the matter and to ensure FIR and arrest of the accused at the earliest, as per a press note.Read…

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UN votes to eject Iran from women’s rights panel in ‘historic’ move

Move to expel Iran from United Nations Commission on the Status of Women hailed by activists

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University of Cambridge to return looted Benin bronzes

Approval for the restitution of 116 artefacts was given by the Charity Commission.

The Independent UK

Tunisia journalists union accuses election authority of harassing media

Tunisia's main journalists union on Wednesday accused the national electoral commission of harassing media to silence critics of a parliamentary election scheduled for Saturday amid a boycott of the vote by major parties.

Reuters

These are the seven Robodebt issues put to Scott Morrison for 'consideration and comment'

The Robodebt royal commission saw seven matters put to former prime minister Scott Morrison for his "consideration and comment". Here's how he responded.

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LAPD doesn't fully track its use of facial recognition, report finds

LOS ANGELES — Two years after Los Angeles police leaders set tougher limits on the use of facial recognition technology, a follow-up report found the department lacks a way to track its outcomes or effectiveness.

Los Angeles Times

Paddy Barnes pens letter to IOC over boxing threat at Olympics

The International Olympic Committee is set to pull the plug on boxing's participation at the Games after Paris 2024

Belfast Live

Paddy Barnes pens letter to IOC chiefs in bid to get Boxing re-instated for the LA Olympics

The two-time Olympic bronze medallist is dispatching his words to federations worldwide, and to top stars such as Katie Taylor and Claressa Shields, to gain support

Irish Mirror

EU Commission approves Italy's 2023 draft budget despite reservations

Italy's draft 2023 budget draft, drawn up by its new government, is overall in line with policies agreed by EU governments, the European Commission said on Wednesday, noting that it did also have several drawbacks.

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Iraq Receives $8 Mn from UN Compensation Commission After Full Payment to Kuwait

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) received the remaining sum from the UN Compensation Fund after paying all compensations to Kuwait relating to the invasion of Kuwait during the rule of late President Saddam Hussein in 1990. In a statement, CBI said it received $7.9 million, the remaining money in…

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NSW police watchdog reverses decision to clear Mick Fuller of wrongdoing over racehorse shares

A new NSW law enforcement watchdog report suggests police consider banning all officers from owning racehorses after it withdraws the finding that former commissioner Mick Fuller did not commit wrongdoing.

Reason

Divided D.C. Circuit Reaffirms F.E.C.'s Enforcement Discretion

A split U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit denied an en banc petition challenging the Federal Election Commission's failure to pursue claims against New Models.

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Some countries could soon allow phone calls on planes

The European Commission plans to allow 5G calls on planes by the summer of next year

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Numbers on panel examining Va. Beach mass shooting dwindle

Several members of a state commission tasked with conducting an independent investigation of a 2019 mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia, have stepped down in recent months

Salon

Wall Street reneges on climate promises

Vanguard, the world’s second-largest asset manager, announced it is resigning from a global net-zero initiative

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DCW Issues Notice To Centre To Find Out Cause For Recent Sudden Deaths Due To Cardiac Arrest

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Saturday issued notice to the central government to ascertain the cause of recent sudden deaths amongst people due to cardiac arrests. Read on for details:

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Lexington Planning Commission listens to public comment on new land use proposal

A lengthy meeting of Lexington’s Planning Commission included a long line of speakers, offering comments about the Goal 4 report.

Reuters

EU locked in intensifying tug-of-war with Hungary over money

The European Union was haggling with Hungary on Friday over releasing billions of euros in aid in exchange for Budapest revoking its veto on extending a joint loan to Ukraine and acceding to a minimum global tax.

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Yoorrook Justice Commission hears of racism in child protection and pushes on criminal age of responsibility

Yoorrook Justice Commission hears testimonies about systemic injustice in Victoria ahead of a meeting of state and territory attorneys-general to discuss the criminal age of responsibility.

Reuters

Germany, Netherlands set out red lines on EU gas price cap

Six European Union countries, including Germany and the Netherlands, have warned that they cannot accept other member states' attempts to lower further the level at which the bloc will cap gas prices, according to an email seen by Reuters.

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