Justice system
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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes
The Verdict and Its Symbolism A Syrian court recently sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad to death in absentia. Furthermore, his brother Maher received the exact same sentence for murder, torture,…
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Judge’s actions could harm public confidence in Hong Kong’s system of justice
The Plagiarism Issue in the Courts The prime duty of any judge is to independently assess court cases and resolve complex legal issues. However, Hong Kong judge Mr. Justice Wilson…