Christine Savino

Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

Writer at The Oxford Student

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Vietnam amends criminal code to abolish death penalty for eight offenses

2 days ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to abolish the death penalty for eight categories of criminal offenses: embezzlement, bribery, counterfeiting medicines, espionage, drug trafficking, vandalism of state property, sabotage, and acts aimed at overthrowing the government. Out of the 439 delegates present, 429 voted in favor, representing nearly 90 percent of the legislature.
Federal judge extends pause on Trump administration's Job Corps closures

1 week ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

A federal judge in Manhattan extended a temporary freeze preventing the Department of Labor (DOL) from shutting down its Job Corps program on Tuesday. The emergency relief granted during Tuesday’s preliminary injunction hearing prevented the DOL from eliminating the $1.5 billion program that provides approximately 25,000 low-income and foster care youth with vocational training, housing, and food. The extension will remain in effect until June 25. Judge Andrew L.
NYC comptroller Brad Lander arrested by ICE while aiding immigrant in court

1 week ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested Tuesday by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at a federal immigration court in Manhattan as he accompanied an individual exiting a hearing. Lander has been attending hearings to accompany immigrants facing deportation, amidst reports of officers detaining immigrants leaving court proceedings.
Austria poised to tighten firearm regulations following deadly school shooting

1 week ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker stated on Saturday that the country’s gun laws must be strengthened following a mass shooting earlier in the week. Stocker suggested multiple changes to the current gun policies, such as raising the minimum age for purchasing weapons and improving data sharing between officials to better identify warning signs.
UN human rights chief urges international support amidst escalating gang violence in Haiti

1 week ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

United Nations (UN) Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, expressed alarm over escalating violence in Haiti on Friday, as gangs expand territory and continue to commit extrajudicial homicides, kidnappings, and rapes. Türk stated:Alarming as they are, numbers cannot express the horrors Haitians are being forced to endure on a daily basis.
US federal court hears oral arguments over Trump criminal conviction

2 weeks ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit heard oral arguments in President Donald Trump’s bid to remove his hush money conviction from New York state to federal court on Wednesday. The conviction was based on 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with reimbursement payments made to Stormy Daniels.
Taliban official promises amnesty for returning Afghans amid US travel ban

2 weeks ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

Taliban Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund announced on Saturday that Afghans abroad, including those who fled after the US withdrew its armed forces in 2021, will receive amnesty if they return to Afghanistan. Akhund stated, “Afghans who have left the country should return to their homeland … Nobody will harm them,” and called on officials to provide shelter and support for returnees.
Convictions of two individuals over journalist's death sparks calls for further justice in Malta

2 weeks ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) emphasized on Friday that journalists in Malta remain at risk following the conviction of two individuals for supplying a bomb that killed an investigative journalist in 2017.
China establishes international mediation organization for alternative dispute resolution

3 weeks ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

China and 32 other countries signed the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong on Friday, creating an international legal body for alternative dispute resolution. The signing ceremony drew approximately 400 representatives from 85 countries and 20 international organizations, with the signatories becoming founding members.
UN Middle East envoy warns Gaza at breaking point, urges ceasefire and aid access

4 weeks ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

The interim United Nations (UN) Special Coordinator for the Middle East Process warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday that Gaza’s population is being “starved and denied the very basics,” with the region at a dangerous crossroads. Sigrid Kaag called the crisis “manmade,” accusing Israel of devastating strikes on civilians and obstructing aid.