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international law

African grey parrots have become endangered due to their popularity as pets : Tambako the Jaguar, Flickr CC BY-ND Tambako 2020

Despite an international treaty to prevent illegal trade in wild animals, the industry is worth billions. The treaty needs an overhaul.

Species extinction

Three dead parrots show need for proper ban on wildlife trade

Despite an international treaty to prevent illegal trade in wild animals, the industry is worth billions. The treaty needs an overhaul.

Environment
Should this insect have legal rights? : David Elliott/Flickr CC 2.0

Some experts are proposing that nature has rights, like human rights. But to do that, we first have to define what ‘nature’ really is.

Rights of nature

What is the ‘nature’ in the rights of nature?

Some experts are proposing that nature has rights, like human rights. But to do that, we first have to define what ‘nature’ really is.

Environment
Dozens of nations around the world continue to use execution as the state’s most serious punishment for convicted criminals. : Michael Joiner, 360info CC BY 4.0

Memperingati Hari Anti Hukuman Mati Internasional tanggal 10 Oktober.

Death penalty

Lapuran Khusus: Hukuman mati

Memperingati Hari Anti Hukuman Mati Internasional tanggal 10 Oktober.

Law
Critics advocating for a Freedom of Information act in Singapore are often accused of undermining the country’s social stability and national interest. : Unwicked via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Despite being a thriving economy, the Singaporean government is still reluctant to enact a freedom of information law.

Your right to information

Singapore seeks accountability without transparency

Human Interest
Malaysia needs to adopt and implement an access to information act if it wants to uphold the democratic rights of the nation. : Kah Hay Chee, Unsplash Unsplash License

Malaysia’s digital transformation efforts look good on paper but an access to information act is still nowhere in sight.

Your right to information

Malaysia’s digital ambition and law are misaligned

Human Interest
Open data is instrumental in achieving a transparent and accountable government. : Markus Spiske, Unsplash Unsplash License

Harnessing the value of open data requires reflection on who benefits most.

Your right to information

The ideal of open data has unexamined flaws

Human Interest
Access to information is a vital pillar of democracy; informed citizens know their rights and can better hold their government to account. : Michael Joiner, 360info CC BY 4.0

Backgrounder: 758 words

360info explores the benefits and pitfalls of AI in obtaining crucial government and public information and how to better protect your privacy and safety.

7 perspectives

7 perspectives
Special Report

Your right to information

Human Interest
All over the world, weapons are bought and sold in massive numbers. : Michael Joiner, 360info CC BY 4.0

Backgrounder: 767 words

The ATT has been criticised for being undersubscribed, too lax and with too many loopholes. Experts fear that attempts to beef it up could turn more nations off than on.

8 perspectives, 1 interactive

9 perspectives
Special Report

Weapons trade

Conflict
A helicopter is a dual-use item. It quite simple to turn a civilian aircraft into a tool for warfare. : Jean-Pierre (Wikimedia) CC 4.0

As nations meet to consider an international agreement on the trade in arms, lessons from the EU are ready to be learned.

Weapons trade

Can the ATT take any lessons from the new EU dual-use Regulation?

Conflict