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Rule of Law | Archive | 2017
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2017
13 DECEMBER 2017
Gender and marriage equality within the rule of law
Laws concerning gender and marriage equality have rarely, if ever, been more germane than now to discussions about the rule of law in Australia. The administration of government and justice, and indeed the conduct of Australian public and private life writ large, all take place under the rule of law.
13 DECEMBER 2017
Why Australia’s proposed Modern Slavery Act does not go far enough
California, the UK and France have implemented several variations of the Modern Slavery Act, legislation that calls on businesses and companies to report on slavery in their supply chains and now has the endorsement of the Queen for all Commonwealth States.
13 DECEMBER 2017
LexisNexis® employees travel to Myanmar to provide aid to villagers of Wellgyi and expand Law School Program
In September 2017, 11 employees from LexisNexis Southeast Asia visited Myanmar as a continuation of ongoing Rule of Law programs including the LexisNexis Law School Program and was also the culmination of the year to date’s fundraising activities for the villagers of Wellgyi.
13 DECEMBER 2017
The Idea and Future of Southeast Asia
The ASEAN ten are clearly adrift and the disparate states are unlikely to pull together short of a major crisis. Instead the region is struggling with multiple slow boiling crises from above and below.
8 DECEMBER 2017
The Asia-Pacific rule of law digest: Advancing Together
It has certainly been a busy second half of the year in rule of law development—both at LexisNexis® and in the wider Asia Pacific region.
6 DECEMBER 2017
Modern Slavery: a first world problem
The Walk Free Foundation estimates that 40.3 million people were victims of modern slavery in 2016, including 24.9 million people living under conditions of forced labour.
13 July 2017
Looking back at the Rule of Law
Until 1955 in NSW most magistrates were not required to be legally qualified, gaining their legal knowledge and experience by working as clerks in courts and court house offices. Now, all magistrates are legally qualified.
06 July 2017
Lawyers travel to Myanmar to train government legal staff on international contract law
LexisNexis joined with Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation to test a new initiative called The Juris Pilot in Myanmar to connect legal professionals with legal bodies in developing countries for pro bono opportunities that advance the rule of law.
29 June 2017
Attracting the best and brightest female lawyers to the Bar
On 8 March 2017 Greenway Chambers adopted a policy that allows a chambers member to take a period of six months' leave free of rent and chambers fees following the birth or adoption of a child.
22 June 2017
The rule of law and the rights of elderly persons in the Asia Pacific
The rule of law and human rights are intricately linked. The UN has noted that there is no rule of law within society if human rights are not observed and protected. Conversely, human rights cannot be protected in a society without a strong rule of law.
15 June 2017
The Asia-Pacific rule of law digest: Advancing Together
It's been a busy 2017 for LexisNexis on the rule of law front. Our rule of law commitment and activism recently received a 2017 Corporate Leadership Award from Freedom House , an independent watchdog organisation dedicated to the expansion of freedom and democracy around the world.
01 June 2017
Fund Equal Justice Update: Budget Lifeline for Community Legal Centres
Two months ago, I wrote about the funding cliff facing Community Legal Centres (CLCs) across Australia and the adverse consequences it would have on people, communities and the broader justice system.
01 March 2017
Fund Equal Justice: Challenges Facing Community Legal Centres
Access to justice for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our community is under threat.
20 FEBRUARY 2017
LexisNexis commemorates World Day of Social Justice 2017 with a world-first, complimentary social justice module
Today marks the 8th World Day of Social Justice, an awareness day initiated by the United Nations to focus attention on social justice issues. Each year focuses on a specific injustice, with previous years addressing issues like human trafficking, forced labour or rights at work. 2017 shines the spotlight on fair trade, working conditions, and putting an end to human exploitation.