Legal Reforms & Human Rights Laws
South Korea to End Overseas Adoptions by 2029 After UN Concerns
Seoul, South Korea (HRNW) – The South Korean government has announced a plan to end overseas adoptions by 2029, responding to United Nations concerns over historical human rights abuses in the adoption system. Officials said the new policy aims to strengthen domestic welfare support and ensure accountability for past irregularities. Rights advocates have welcomed the…
Tenant–Landlord Registration in Sindh Made Faster, No Need to Visit Police Stations as Online System Introduced
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh government, in collaboration with the police department, has digitized the tenant–landlord registration process across the province, making it fully online and eliminating the need for citizens to visit police stations. According to officials, under the new online system, landlords can register their tenants from home by following a few simple steps….
High Court Rules Airlines Must Provide Written Reason Before Offloading Passengers
Lahore – Pakistan (HRNW)– The Lahore High Court, Multan Bench, in W.P No. 13661/2025, issued a landmark decision protecting the fundamental rights of air passengers across Pakistan. According to the ruling, if a passenger is offloaded at any airport in Pakistan, the relevant authority is now legally required to provide a written explanation for the…
Two-Year Experience Requirement for Civil Judge Appointments Removed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar – Pakistan (HRNW)– The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has amended the Judicial Rules 2001, removing the two-year experience requirement for the appointment of civil judges. The move comes as part of administrative changes affecting the province’s civil judiciary. According to the official notification, the seniority-based promotion system for civil judges has also been abolished. However,…
ECJ Challenges Denmark’s “Ghetto Law” as Potentially Discriminatory
Copenhagen – Denmark (HRNW)– Europe’s top court has ruled that Denmark’s “Ghetto Law,” targeting neighborhoods with high immigrant populations, could breach EU anti-discrimination laws. The European Court of Justice declared that the policy risks violating the right to equal treatment and fair housing. Human rights groups hailed the ruling as a major step toward dismantling…
Sindh Cabinet Approves Installation of Modern DMR Tier-II Wireless Communication System in Prisons
Karachi (HRNW)– In a significant step toward modernizing prison security, a meeting was held to discuss the installation of a state-of-the-art DMR Tier-II wireless communication system in Sindh’s jails. The meeting was chaired by the Minister for Jail, Works & Services, Sindh, at the Inspectorate General Sindh Prisons, Karachi. The project has been assigned to…
European NGOs Raise Alarm Over Migrant Pushbacks
Brussels (HRNW) – A coalition of European human rights organizations has raised concerns over continued pushbacks of migrants and asylum seekers at external EU borders. NGOs allege that individuals are being denied access to asylum procedures and subjected to abuse. Rights advocates are urging the European Union to ensure compliance with international refugee and human…
Calls Grow to Strengthen Justice for Detainees After AGP Directed to Address 24-Hour Production Rule
Islamabad (HRNW)– The National Judicial Policy Making Committee has directed the Attorney General of Pakistan to develop a mechanism to prevent violations of the legal requirement to produce detainees before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest. Human rights advocates emphasize that enforcing this rule is critical to preventing enforced disappearances and unlawful detention, which…
Parliament Passes National Commission for Minority Rights Bill After Long Delay
Islamabad (HRNW)– Pakistan’s Parliament has approved the National Commission for Minority Rights Bill 2025, establishing a body to safeguard the rights of religious and other minorities. The commission has powers to summon witnesses, take testimony under oath, and seek judicial support for protecting citizens’ rights. Advocates say this legislative step could strengthen constitutional guarantees and…
Aboriginal Brothers File Federal Court Case Alleging Racial Profiling by Police
Sydney, Australia (HRNW)– Two Aboriginal brothers have filed a racial discrimination case in Australia’s Federal Court, alleging repeated home inspections by New South Wales Police without proper authorization. Their legal team argues these actions represent systemic racial profiling and violate fundamental civil rights. Human rights advocates say this case highlights the need for urgent reforms in…