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Hong Kong and China... One country, two systems ?

This expression was first used in 1984 by Deng Xiaoping, the leader of the People's Republic of China, in the negotiations with the British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher over the future status of Hong Kong. First of all, a quick explanation of the reasons that led Hong Kong to come back to China in 1997 after 155 years... [...]

Diplomatic immunity - Unjust justice?

There is an old story going around Paris again these days that exposes another abusive example of diplomatic immunity. The story has resurfaced, not surprisingly, because at the core of the alleged event was none other than Hannibal Kadhafi, the son of the infamous Libyan leader Mouammar Kadhafi. According to eye witnesses a... [...]

Murder, manslaughter, medical malpractice? Trial of Michael Jackson’s personal physician

The trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, the former personal physician of pop star Michael Jackson, finally got underway Tuesday, September 20th 2011 in the Los Angeles Superior Courthouse. Dr. Murray is being charged with the crime of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of the King of Pop who died of an... [...]

An innocent man executed ? Troy Davis Case: US Capital Punishment Issue

Troy Davis (42) of African American descent who was found guilty for the killing of an off duty police officer in 1989 was executed by lethal injection on September 22nd in the state of Georgia in the United States of America. He had been on death row for 22 years and was definitely not the same man he had been when he was 20... [...]

New tax treaty between France and Hong Kong

Negotiations between Hong Kong and France had begun in September 2003 and started again in October 2009. A double taxation agreement (DAT) was signed on 21th october 2010 between France and Hong Kong. This new DTA will certainly be effective on 1st of January 2012. The special administrative region ("SAR") of Hong... [...]

Writ of Habeas Corpus : Tragically Ignored Again in North Africa’s Latest Uprisings

The recent revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt and more recently Libya (United Nations members) have produced not only civilian casualties, but also what the international community is calling unlawful detainment of anti-government protestors. In Egypt, many of the detainees are still being held incommunicado (without access to family... [...]

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