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Morocco to Host First African Office of Hague International Law Organization

the Kingdom of Morocco signed a landmark agreement with the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCPL) in Rabat, marking the establishment of the organization's first regional office in Africa. This initiative signifies a major step in enhancing legal cooperation across the continent. The......

Saad Lamjarred appeals 2023 rape conviction in France

Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred returned to the Val-de-Marne Court of Appeal on Monday to contest his 2023 rape conviction. The court in Créteil is expected to deliver its decision by the end of the week. The case relates to an incident in October 2016. A 20-year-old woman accused Lamjarred......

Foreign residents in Spain: key legal responsibilities and obligations

Foreign residents in Spain must navigate visa conditions, residency renewals, tax obligations, and social security registration. This guide outlines essential responsibilities to ensure legal compliance. Renewing residency permits Non-EU citizens residing in Spain must renew their residency permits......

Federal court reinstates Trump tariffs amid legal dispute

A federal appeals court in Washington has temporarily reinstated former President Donald Trump’s tariffs, just one day after a lower trade court ruled that the measures exceeded presidential authority. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued the decision on Thursday without providing......

Safeguarding Spanish citizenship: what you need to know when living abroad

If you've acquired Spanish citizenship but find yourself residing in a country other than Spain, you may be concerned about the implications for your nationality. Understanding the nuances of maintaining your citizenship while living abroad is essential. Living outside Spain does not directly lead......

French court sentences paedophile surgeon to 20 years for extensive sexual abuse

A French court sentenced retired surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec to 20 years in prison on Wednesday, following his admission of sexually abusing hundreds of patients over more than two decades. This case ranks among the largest child sexual abuse scandals in France. Le Scouarnec, 74, was already serving......

How to retain Spanish citizenship while living abroad

If you've acquired Spanish citizenship but end up living in a country other than Spain, you may be rightfully wondering if time spent outside of the country, or certain actions while overseas, can result in you losing your nationality. If you have Spanish nationality, you can technically go and......

NPR Challenges Trump Order over Public Broadcasting Funds

National Public Radio (NPR) and three public radio stations in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against the administration of President Donald Trump. The legal action challenges an executive order issued earlier this month that halts the distribution of federal funds to NPR and the Public Broadcasting Service......

UK lawyers urge sanctions on Israel over Gaza crisis

Over 800 legal professionals in the United Kingdom including prominent judges, lawyers, and academics have signed an open letter demanding immediate sanctions against Israel and its officials due to the ongoing war in Gaza. Addressed to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the letter highlights what the signatories......

Florida court orders former Mexican security chief to pay billions for corruption

A court in Florida has ordered Genaro García Luna, Mexico's former public security chief, to pay more than $748 million to the Mexican government in a significant legal ruling tied to corruption and money laundering. García Luna, who served from 2006 to 2012, is already serving a 38-year......

Judge Orders Trial for Pedro Sánchez’s Brother over Influence Peddling and Malfeasance

Judge Beatriz Biedma, overseeing the case involving the brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has ordered that David Sánchez face trial on charges of influence peddling and malfeasance. Alongside him, the president of the Badajoz Provincial Council, Miguel Ángel Gallardo,......

France arrests 55 men for sharing child abuse material on Telegram

French authorities have detained 55 men across 42 regions this week as part of a major crackdown on a suspected paedophile network using the Telegram messaging app. The suspects, aged between 25 and 75, face charges related to possessing, distributing, and regularly viewing child pornography involving......

UK court halts Chagos sovereignty deal with Mauritius

A judge in the British High Court has issued a temporary order stopping the UK government from finalizing a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The decision came just hours before a planned virtual signing ceremony between British and Mauritian officials. The legal action......