AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoImpeachment Procedure Watch (Philippines): Prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial asked the Senate court to force the defense to name witnesses and explain the purpose of their testimony, pushing back on what they say is overly general pre-trial denials. Martial Law Fallout (South Korea): A Seoul court sentenced former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years for his role in the 2024 martial law declaration, citing preparations for political detentions after warnings were ignored. Digital Rights & Courts (India/UK): Delhi High Court ordered takedowns of fake content targeting judges and ministers tied to a London badminton event, directing intermediaries to remove URLs quickly and preserve uploader details. Criminal Justice (Nigeria): A Federal High Court remanded Omoyele Sowore in Kuje prison after bail was revoked, rejecting a recusal bid and setting further hearings. Access to Justice (Ireland): Cork solicitors withdrew from criminal legal aid work in protest, warning of “legal deserts” and major disruption to court cases. Public Safety Law (U.S./Iowa): Iowa’s new rule starting July 1 requires in-person dispensing of abortion-inducing pills, with critics saying it won’t stop mail-order access.
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