When the name “alternative currency” comes to mind, most people would probably think of the BitCoin, and in many instances, have negligible knowledge, when it comes to complementary currencies around the world. Complementary currencies are based on the idea to serve specific communities, to assist mostly the vulnerable amongst us, and give them a chance, […]
The Laws of the Space
It is no longer a farfetched theory that humans would have mastered commercial space travel. Tens of hundreds of people will be willing to pay to be sent into orbit in a spaceship. Many may want to stand out from the crowd and feel the desire to enter into holy matrimony or a couple might […]
Lex Talionis
The oldest deciphered law writings of significant length in the world are the Codes of Hammurabi, proclaimed by the Babylonian king Hammurabi, who ruled from 1790 to 1750 BCE. The code consists of 282 laws, and is based on the principles of ‘lex talionis’ or laws of retribution, better known as ‘an eye for an […]
Acts of espionage
Espionage is a dangerous offence. It can have ramifications like death sentence and life imprisonment. Over a period of time, there have been many instances where whistleblowers have managed to bring to light evidence, which has had an incriminating effect on corporations and governments alike. It is up to us to make use of the […]
The dexterity of money laundering
Not a single country in this world is safe from the menace of money laundering. Money laundering is ubiquitous,and according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes,each year about $800 billion to $2 trillion is cleansed through different mediums. Countries with bank-secrecy laws are directly connected to countries with bank-reporting laws,making it extremely […]
What laws govern the air and the sea?
Do criminals get away with illegal activities within international waters or when they are at a high altitude? Are maritime and aviation laws questionable because of the issue of jurisdiction? Perhaps they are, since each country has its own set of laws. The laws of the land are rarely, if ever, applicable to the high […]
What exactly constitutes terrorism?
While madmen behind the wheel, crazed gunmen and suicide bombers infiltrate our lives on a daily basis, the vexed question arises: what constitutes ‘terrorism’? When is an atrocious act labelled as ‘terrorism’ or a sole act by a mentally deranged individual? Who gets to decide if the act falls and can be labelled, as with […]
Immured children of the Ain al-Hilweh camp
Sitting on a chair, fretting, somewhat down trodden, of the fact that my flight to London was not until a couple of hours. Regretting my flight choice, and contemplating all the tasks I have up ahead of me; carefully devising a plan in my mind to bring them to a conclusion, as I have always […]
Slavery is not history
In the modern world, there are more slaves than there were in any period of the history. Modern day slavery constitutes human trafficking. The victims are coerced or fraudulently compelled into forced labour or are exploited for sex. The victims are mostly from underprivileged backgrounds, and are enticed to partake in journeys to a more […]
Who will protect the lawyers?
Lawyers are facing physical threats and a barrage of online abuse, which are intended to intimidate and silence them from advocating on their client’s behalf. The abuse comes in all forms and is either by the opposing parties when the matter is sub judice, or from the very party that the lawyer is representing. The […]