Category Archives: Law

London Olympics vs. Human Rights

Posted on 29 May 2012 by

We have become accustomed to undemocratic countries being awarded Football World Cups or to European Football Championships being held in countries like Ukraine with less than optimal respect for human rights. (Although Ukraine at least has the hottest political protesters … Continue reading →

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German Court allows Racial Profiling

Posted on 27 March 2012 by

Germany is one of the so-called Schengen countries, which means there are no more border controls. You can enter the country without being stopped, without showing a passport and if you travel by train, car or on foot often even … Continue reading →

Posted in Germany, Law, Politics, Travel | Tagged , | 27 Comments

How to prevent Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on 24 March 2012 by

Churches, Conservatives, commentators, advocacy groups, politicians, media outlets and other concerned citizens are using all means possible to stop same-sex marriage from becoming legal. They use public information campaigns, they pray, they petition parliaments and file lawsuits in state and … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Law, Marriage, Politics | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

Violating Section 127 of the UK Communications Act 2003

Posted on 20 March 2012 by

One could argue that parts of this blog are in violation of Section 127 of the UK Communications Act 2003. 127 Improper use of public electronic communications network (1) A person is guilty of an offence if he— (a) sends … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Law, Politics, UK | Tagged , | 20 Comments

Malta, the Paradise for Victims of Domestic Violence

Posted on 17 March 2012 by

8 of March was International Women’s Day. I don’t think much of it, because I am anything but a feminist and because on the other hand I think the legitimate grievances by women (for example in Iran or Saudi Arabia) … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Malta, Newspapers, Politics | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

How to spot fake immigration advice

Posted on 4 March 2012 by

Immigration advice is a big business. Millions of people want to emigrate every year and seek out lawyers, attorneys and other immigration advisers. How can you tell a competent adviser from a fake one? I will have more on that … Continue reading →

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Wikipedia Blackout

Posted on 18 January 2012 by

Today, on 18 January 2012, Wikipedia and other sites have closed down and will blackout the internet for one day. They want to protest against a bill currently being considered by the US Congress: the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Politics, USA | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

More Pestering Questions from the Philippines

Posted on 9 January 2012 by

Despite being on sabbatical from working as a lawyer, I sometimes volunteer to give advice about German law via AllExperts. Some people think that they can approach a lawyer and are entitled to an answer to their questions. They are wrong. One year ago, I wrote … Continue reading →

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Progress in the United Kingdom

Posted on 30 October 2011 by

After a mere 300 years, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has found the time to modernise the laws on royal succession: Girls born into the royal family will no longer need to cede the throne to … Continue reading →

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Death to the dictator, and one more wife for me please!

Posted on 24 October 2011 by

I am happy for Libyans that they have toppled, with just a bit of help from NATO, the dictatorship of Muammar Gaddafi. Many Libyans have shown great courage and resilience which may serve as an example to other oppressed peoples in … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Law, Libya, Politics | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments