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Major Conclusions from the D.H. and Others v. Czech Republic Judgment
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights ruled that the segregation of Roma students into special schools is a form of unlawful discrimination.
November 14, 2007Europe's Highest Court Finds Racial Discrimination in Czech Schools
In a landmark decision, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that segregating Roma students into special schools is a form of unlawful discrimination that violates fundamental human rights.
November 13, 2007Chilean Congressional Report Calls for Advertising Law Reform
Following a congressional investigation on corrupt government advertising practices, Chile’s congress called on the government to reform the sector, reports the Open Society Justice Initiative.
October 24, 2007Open Society Justice Initiative Seeks Relief for Slovenia's “Erased” Citizens
In a brief submitted to the European Court of Human Rights, the Open Society Justice Initiative argued that the Slovene government's erasure of thousands of its citizens violated the European Convention of Human Rights.
October 16, 2007Open Society Justice Initiative Calls on Khmer Rouge Court to Fix Human Resource Problems
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia must address serious flaws in hiring and other personnel practices, according to the Open Society Justice Initiative.
October 05, 2007Open Society Justice Initiative Urges Release of Khmer Rouge Court Audit
The United Nations Development Program must make public the full audit report on personnel management at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, according to the Open Society Justice Initiative.
September 28, 2007Open Society Justice Initiative Celebrates International Right to Know Day
The Open Society Justice Initiative marked International Right to Know Day by highlighting the past year's progress towards realizing the right of access to information around the world.
September 28, 2007Open Society Justice Initiative Hails Arrest of Former Khmer Rouge Leader
The arrest of former Khmer Rouge leader Nuon Chea by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia was praised by the Open Society Justice Initiative.
September 20, 2007