Tag Archives: Human Rights

Principles and practice of adoption law in Pakistan

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Asad Ali Khan, BA, MSc, MA, LL.B (Hons), LL.M

Pakistan is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption 1993 and adopting a child in Pakistan is a long, difficult, and legally-complex process. Observably, the Guardians and Wards Act 1890 governs … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Adoption Convention, Cases, Children, Habitual Residence, Human Trafficking, International Law, Karachi, Pakistan, United States | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Human Rights Act v British Bill of Rights

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Asad Ali Khan, BA, MSc, MA, LL.B (Hons), LL.M

This post draws on the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2011 event which was held in Europe House on 8 December. The Prize – which honours the celebrated figure of legendary Soviet scientist and dissident Andrei Sakharov … Continue reading →

Posted in British Bill of Rights, Human Rights, Human Rights Act | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Viva la Revolución? new Cuba guideline case

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Asad Ali Khan, BA, MSc, MA, LL.B (Hons), LL.M

“… Liberators do not exist. The people liberate themselves.” Contrary to what Castro’s close comrade Che Guevara claimed, Cuba is one of the world’s last remaining autocratic communist regimes. Historically, the revolutionary country was once considered a bastion against imperialism. Yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Asylum, Botswana, Cases, Che Guevara, Cuba, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Persecution, Revolution, Tribunals | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment