Democracy, Governance, and Rule of Law

IACtHR Encourages States to Respect Rule of Law and International Obligations in COVID Responses

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

GAO Publishes Report on FAA Approach to Aircraft Registration

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published its report to Congress on how the Federal Aviation Administration (F

Two Cases in Polish Judicial Independence Saga Ruled Inadmissible by EU Court

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On March 26, 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) issued a judgment of inadmissibility in

Caribbean Court of Justice Issues First Advisory Opinion on Freedom of Movement

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The Caribbean Court of Justice issued its first advisory opinion in response to a request for interpretation of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, which established the Caribbean Community.

Russian Constitutional Court Approves Changes to Presidential Term Limitations under the Constitution

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The Russian Constitutional Court has approved amendments to the Russian Constitution that will allow President Vladimir Putin to ser

2019 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices Released

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The U.S.

U.S. Supreme Court: No Civil Rights Cases in U.S. Courts by Foreign Nationals

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On February 25, 2020, the U.S.

Council of Europe Agrees Checklist for States on Democratic Checks and Balances

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On February 5, 2020, the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers formally agreed a

U.N. Publishes Third Report on Status of Human Rights Treaty Body System

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) has published its third report on the status of the human rights treaty body system, as