# international law (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 17 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover international law. Page: Feed: --- ## [US/Ecuador Operation Revealed to Commit Severe Human Rights Abuses](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/us-ecuador-operation-revealed-to-commit-severe-human-rights-abuses) _2026-08-22 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Aahana Negwakar August 21, 2026 HRRC condemns the human rights abuses being committed on innocent civilians at the Colombia-Ecuador border. Both governments (Ecuador and US) must take accountability and implement real safeguards to protect the general public. \[Image credit: Wikimedia Commons\] A 94-page Human Rights Watch report, published in July, discusses findings of blatant human rights… ## [The Return of Fujimorism: What Keiko Fujimori’s Presidency Means for Memory and Impunity in Peru](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/the-return-of-fujimorism-what-keiko-fujimori-s-presidency-means-for-memory-and-impunity-in-peru) _2026-08-21 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Maria Fe Mendoza August 21, 2026 HRRC urges the Peruvian government to ensure that efforts to combat organized crime do not come at the expense of human rights, democratic institutions, or accountability. We call for the maintenance of strong institutional checks and civilian oversight over the use of state power, particularly the involvement of the armed forces in domestic security, and… ## [India Honour Killings Expose Gaps in Law](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/india-honour-killings-expose-gaps-in-law) _2026-08-21 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Srijita Mukherjee August 21, 2026 HRRC condemns honour killings and emphasizes that young women should never have to fear making their own life choices, exercising bodily autonomy, or choosing their own partners. The murder of these women highlights the dangers women face when patriarchal family structures act under the guise of preserving social reputation. We encourage the Parliament of… ## [Cognitive Integration on the Battlefield: Can the Human Brain Survive Emerging Neuro-Warfare?](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/cognitive-integration-on-the-battlefield-can-the-human-brain-survive-emerging-neuro-warfare) _2026-08-21 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Javeria Ali August 21, 2026 \[Image credit: Steve A Johnson/Unsplash\] Introduction Traditionally accepted domains of military strategy — namely air, land, sea, space, and cyber — have been joined by a new domain: the human brain. Popularly recognized as a form of ‘cognitive warfare’, the term’s definition varies widely, which is pivotal to the context in which it is used, as there is no… ## [An invitation](https://politicsintllaw.substack.com/p/an-invitation) _2026-08-21 · Leslie Johns · Politics and International Law_ Webinar on 26 August 2026 ## [Employment Law in Turkey: A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees in Istanbul](https://www.kurucuk.com.tr/post/employment-law-in-turkey-guide-for-employers-employees-istanbul) _2026-08-21 · Zeynep Atım Kurucuk · Kurucuk & Associates_ Employment relationships in Türkiye involve far more than signing an employment contract and paying a monthly salary. From recruitment and workplace policies to termination, severance, social security, occupational safety, and the employment of foreign nationals, employers and employees must navigate a framework of mandatory rules that can have significant legal and financial consequences. For… ## [Where should Canada turn, in turning away from Trump? | The Hill Times](https://akaashmaharaj.tumblr.com/post/825509141042872320) _2026-08-20 · Akaash Maharaj_ Hill Times: Where should Canada turn, in turning away from Trump?Where should Canada turn, in... ## [Aid Organizations Call on Austria to Fulfill Its Responsibilities in UN Security Council](https://www.vindobona.org/article/aid-organizations-call-on-austria-to-fulfill-its-responsibilities-in-un-security-council) _2026-08-20 · Vindobona_ On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, Austrian aid organizations are calling on the federal government to use its upcoming membership on the UN Security Council (2027–2028) to pursue a clear, values-based foreign policy. The focus is on protecting the civilian population and banning the use of hunger as a weapon of war. ## [The Rise of the Far Right in Latin America and the Role of the United States](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/the-rise-of-the-far-right-in-latin-america-and-the-role-of-the-united-states) _2026-08-20 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Olivia Weninger August 20, 2026 Colombian President-Elect, Abelardo de la Espriella \[Image credit: Wikimedia Commons\] On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, Colombia’s President-Elect and political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella officially won the election by the narrowest presidential margin in Colombian history, with only 250,830 votes separating the two candidates (Al Jazeera, 2026). While de… ## [“We won’t go back” and more](https://politicsintllaw.substack.com/p/we-wont-go-back-and-more) _2026-08-20 · Leslie Johns · Politics and International Law_ Recommendations for Thursday, 20 August 2026 ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yU0bTHZfBlgA) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [French Conglomerate Paprec Acquires a Majority Stake in the Austrian Company Brantner Green Solutions](https://www.vindobona.org/article/french-conglomerate-paprec-acquires-a-majority-stake-in-the-austrian-company-brantner-green-solution) _2026-08-20 · Vindobona_ A major change is underway in the European waste management and recycling industry: The French Paprec Group is acquiring an 80 percent stake in Brantner Green Solutions, the environmental and waste management division of the long-established Krems-based company Brantner. ## [Luxury at Kuchelauer Harbor with the “Waterline” Residential Project in Vienna-Döbling](https://www.vindobona.org/article/luxury-at-kuchelauer-harbor-with-the-waterline-residential-project-in-vienna-dobling) _2026-08-19 · Vindobona_ Living right on the Danube with a private dock and concierge service: The real estate service provider IMMOcontract is handling the sale of the exclusive new-construction project “Waterline” in Vienna’s upscale 19th district, Döbling. Marketing of the units is currently in full swing. ## [Can Iran and the United States step back from the abyss?](https://akaashmaharaj.tumblr.com/post/825411099867348993) _2026-08-19 · Akaash Maharaj_ Can Iran and the United States step back from the abyss?Is the Iran-US war spreading too broadly to... ## [AI Safety Protester Jailed as Political Pressure and Public Backlash Over AI Intensify](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/ai-safety-protester-jailed-as-political-pressure-and-public-backlash-over-ai-intensify) _2026-08-19 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Aamnah Fatima Khan August 19, 2026 HRRC condemns the imprisonment of Wynd Kaufmyn for participating in a non-violent protest raising concerns about the risks of unchecked artificial intelligence development. We call for the protection of peaceful protest and freedom of expression and urge authorities to ensure that activists are not disproportionately punished for exercising these… ## [Cultural Rights and Cinematic Heritage: Framing Film Restitution as a Human Right](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/cultural-rights-and-cinematic-heritage-framing-film-restitution-as-a-human-right) _2026-08-19 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Pauline Kuranchie August 19, 2026 Paulin Soumanou Vieyra (1925-1987), a Benin-born Senegalese filmmaker, producer, and film historian. He is a key figure in West African film history and one of the earliest voices to articulate the demand for the restitution of Africa’s film and audiovisual heritage. \[Source: Criterion Collection\] From Egypt’s Rosetta Stone, Nigeria’s Benin Bronzes, and… ## [Lebanon Becomes First Arab Country to Abolish the Death Penalty](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/lebanon-becomes-first-arab-country-to-abolish-the-death-penalty) _2026-08-19 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Raisa Hamlin August 19, 2026 HRRC welcomes Lebanon’s move toward abolishing the death penalty as an important step in protecting the right to life and human dignity. We encourage Lebanese authorities to complete the formal abolition of capital punishment and ensure that replacement sentences respect international human rights standards. Lebanon Parliament Building \[Image Credit:… ## [City Airport Train to Switch to Road Transport Starting August 24: New Generation of Trains to Follow in 2027](https://www.vindobona.org/article/city-airport-train-to-switch-to-road-transport-starting-august-24-new-generation-of-trains-to-follow) _2026-08-19 · Vindobona_ An unexpected cable fire in the Vienna Praterstern area and the upcoming major renovation of the Vienna S-Bahn main line are causing changes to the Vienna airport shuttle service. The City Airport Train (CAT) is moving up its planned transition to road transport by two weeks: Starting August 24, 2026, “CAT by bus” will begin operating at frequent intervals in cooperation with Blaguss. At the same… ## [Attacking Starlink and more](https://politicsintllaw.substack.com/p/attacking-starlink-and-more) _2026-08-19 · Leslie Johns · Politics and International Law_ Recommendations for Wednesday, 19 August 2026 ## [Japan’s Flimsy Claim To The Kuriles](https://georgeszamuely.substack.com/p/japans-flimsy-claim-to-the-kuriles) _2026-08-19 · George Szamuely · George’s Newsletter_ Japan is making a lot of noise about the Kuriles, but it doesn’t have much of a case ## [Sonia Farrey Takes Over as the U.K.'s Representative to the UN in Vienna Amid Global Security Concerns](https://www.vindobona.org/article/sonia-farrey-takes-over-as-the-u-k-s-representative-to-the-un-in-vienna-amid-global-security-concern) _2026-08-19 · Vindobona_ From conflict zone expert to chief diplomat at the IAEA and CTBTO: A profile of Sonia Farrey’s career path and the future challenges facing British diplomacy. ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GE9uMpEft0DQ) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [From Legal Checklists to Compliance by Design: Building a Resilient Business in Türkiye](https://www.kurucuk.com.tr/post/legal-checklists-to-compliance-by-design-business-in-turkiye) _2026-08-19 · Zeynep Atım Kurucuk · Kurucuk & Associates_ Legal compliance is often treated as a collection of documents: a privacy notice, employment contracts, commercial agreements, internal policies and a few regulatory registrations. That approach is increasingly inadequate. For a company operating in Türkiye, legal risk can arise from the way employees use information, how an online platform advertises products, how a distributor is appointed, how… ## [Welcome the new Global Academic Fellow Dr Xiangyi Ren!](https://researchblog.law.hku.hk/2026/08/welcome-new-global-academic-fellow-dr_01631341782.html) _2026-08-19 · HKU Law · HKU Legal Scholarship Blog_ Welcome to Dr Xiangyi Ren who joined the Faculty of Law as a Global Academic Fellow. Dr. Xiangyi (Tami) Ren is a socio-legal scholar studying legal and policy change in Mainland China. Her research examines how legal knowledge is produced, circulated, and transformed through the interaction between court operations and lawmaking processes. Her current research examines the operation of ## [Pluralism and Secularism](https://akaashmaharaj.tumblr.com/post/825327918683242496) _2026-08-18 · Akaash Maharaj_ ALTALTPluralism and SecularismIs a secular state one that is indifferent to the beliefs of its... ## [Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges, Renewing Debate Over Healthcare Access and Justice](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges-renewing-debate-over-healthcare-access-and-justice) _2026-08-18 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Christine Savino August 18, 2026 HRRC believes that justice requires both accountability for violent crimes and the protection of fundamental human rights through fair legal proceedings. At the same time, HRRC recognizes that access to healthcare is a human rights issue, particularly when financial barriers, insurance denials, and unequal access to treatment leave individuals without… ## [Austria's Meinl-Reisinger Calls for a Clean Break in the Conflict During a Phone Call with Tehran](https://www.vindobona.org/article/austrias-meinl-reisinger-calls-for-a-clean-break-in-the-conflict-during-a-phone-call-with-tehran) _2026-08-18 · Vindobona_ Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) sought direct contact with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi by telephone. But what is the context behind these efforts, and how successful can they be? ## [IAEA Expresses Concern: Nuclear Material Discovered in Syria and Drone Attack on the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant](https://www.vindobona.org/article/iaea-expresses-concern-nuclear-material-discovered-in-syria-and-drone-attack-on-the-zaporizhzhya-nuc) _2026-08-18 · Vindobona_ The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is currently facing two major security challenges. In Syria, the transitional government announced that it had discovered previously undeclared nuclear material. At the same time, the situation surrounding the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which is occupied by Russian troops, continues to escalate. ## [UN Drug Control Board Sounds the Alarm: How Laboratory Equipment Is Flowing Unnoticed Into the Drug Trade](https://www.vindobona.org/article/un-drug-control-board-sounds-the-alarm-how-laboratory-equipment-is-flowing-unnoticed-into-the-drug-t) _2026-08-18 · Vindobona_ Whether tablet presses, mixers, reaction vessels, or glass flasks: What are everyday tools in the pharmaceutical industry, at universities, or in cosmetics manufacturing also form the technical backbone of illegal drug production. The United Nations International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) has now released a comprehensive global report and warns of massive gaps in the monitoring of this… ## [The Security and Humanitarian Nexus of Illicit Activity by Non-State and Threat Actors](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/the-security-and-humanitarian-nexus-of-illicit-activity-by-non-state-and-threat-actors) _2026-08-18 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Anonymous August 18, 2026 \[Image source: ub emerging practices/Openverse\] Overview Certain state and non-state actors have, and will continue to use grey zone 1, 2, 3 tactics, clandestine proxies, and protracted illicit operations to exploit humanitarian disasters, contributing to insecurity, economic, and/or political fragmentation, as it affords them opportunities to cement their own… ## [Two Women Died Mysteriously in Police Custody in Lahore, Pakistan](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/two-women-died-mysteriously-in-police-custody-in-lahore-pakistan) _2026-08-18 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Eman Butt August 18, 2026 HRRC is concerned by the deaths of two women in police custody and calls on Pakistani authorities to ensure that police stations serve as places of safety and protection. As a state party to international human rights treaties, Pakistan must ensure that its law enforcement departments comply with their national and international obligations to protect and respect… ## [Women of Afghanistan and more](https://politicsintllaw.substack.com/p/women-of-afghanistan-and-more) _2026-08-18 · Leslie Johns · Politics and International Law_ Recommendations for Tuesday, 18 August 2026 ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OvL1lN8iWaA0) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [What Employers Should Know Before a Workplace Problem Arises](https://www.kurucuk.com.tr/post/what-employers-should-know-before-a-workplace-problem-arises) _2026-08-18 · Özgür Kurucuk · Kurucuk & Associates_ Managing employees in Türkiye is not simply an HR function. For employers, everyday decisions about recruitment, contracts, working arrangements, employee monitoring, disciplinary action, workplace investigations and termination can have legal consequences. This is particularly important for companies operating in Istanbul, where businesses may employ local staff, foreign nationals, remote… ## [Canada can build major projects faster, without sacrificing nature protections | Calgary Herald](https://akaashmaharaj.tumblr.com/post/825237357193216000) _2026-08-17 · Akaash Maharaj_ ALTCanada can build major projects faster, without sacrificing nature protections | Calgary... ## [Why Is My Insurance Claim Denied in Turkey? A Practical Guide to Insurance Disputes](https://www.kurucuk.com.tr/post/why-is-my-insurance-claim-denied-in-turkey) _2026-08-17 · Zeynep Atım Kurucuk · Kurucuk & Associates_ An insurance policy is supposed to provide financial protection when something goes wrong. Yet when a serious loss actually occurs, policyholders sometimes discover that obtaining compensation is more complicated than expected. An insurer may reject a claim, offer less compensation than expected, question the cause of the loss, rely on an exclusion, request additional evidence, or argue that a… ## [Welcome the new Global Academic Fellow Dr Marianne Von Blomberg!](https://researchblog.law.hku.hk/2026/08/welcome-new-global-academic-fellow-dr.html) _2026-08-17 · HKU Law · HKU Legal Scholarship Blog_ Welcome to Dr Marianne Von Blomberg who joined the Faculty of Law as a Global Academic Fellow. Marianne von Blomberg is a Global Academic Fellow (postdoctoral researcher) at the Law and Technology Centre of the University of Hong Kong. She also participates in a research project on corporate social responsibility regimes and techno-regulation in Europe and China at the Bern University of Applied ## [Sharp Criticism from Salzburg's IKG President Rosen Calls for the Dismissal of Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir](https://www.vindobona.org/article/sharp-criticism-from-salzburgs-ikg-president-rosen-calls-for-the-dismissal-of-israeli-security-minis) _2026-08-16 · Vindobona_ Criticism is mounting significantly following controversial statements by Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir. The Jewish community in Austria is also speaking out. Elie Rosen, president of the Jewish Community of Salzburg, Styria, and Carinthia, has spoken out strongly and is calling for decisive political action. ## [Espionage Alert in Vienna: Austrian Armed Forces Warn Soldiers About 21 Suspected Kremlin Agents](https://www.vindobona.org/article/espionage-alert-in-vienna-austrian-armed-forces-warn-soldiers-about-21-suspected-kremlin-agents) _2026-08-16 · Vindobona_ An unprecedented move by the Austrian Ministry of Defense is causing political upheaval: All members of the Austrian Armed Forces—including the militia—were warned via email about suspected Russian espionage. Using the names and photos of 21 suspects, the Defense Intelligence Service is investigating possible contacts with the troops. The disclosure has sparked a heated debate about Vienna’s role… ## [Japan Makes Up International Law](https://georgeszamuely.substack.com/p/japan-makes-up-international-law) _2026-08-15 · George Szamuely · George’s Newsletter_ Japan's claims on the Kurile Islands have no basis in history or international law ## [Why Is Pharmacy Law in Turkey So Complex? A Practical Guide for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Owners](https://www.kurucuk.com.tr/post/why-is-pharmacy-law-in-turkey-so-complex) _2026-08-15 · Özgür Kurucuk · Kurucuk & Associates_ Explore Turkish pharmacy law, SGK rules, inspections, advertising, KVKK, pharmacy leases, acquisitions and legal risks for pharmacists and owners. ## [UN Investigators Claim Myanmar's Military is Deliberately Targeting Civilians](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/un-investigators-claim-myanmar-s-military-is-deliberately-targeting-civilians) _2026-08-14 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Aahana Nagwekar August 14, 2026 HRRC condemns the Myanmar Military’s attacks on innocent civilians. It is imperative that the Myanmar government immediately cease its human rights violations, protect civilians from harm, and take accountability for the violence throughout the country. \[Image credit: Stephen Brookes/Flikr\] United Nations investigators have documented a sustained campaign of… ## [Decriminalising Sex Work in Thailand](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/decriminalising-sex-work-in-thailand) _2026-08-14 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Srijita Mukherjee August 14, 2026 HRRC calls on the tie government and prime minister to immediately endorse and pass the sex work protection bill which fully discriminalises sex work and recognizes sex workers under the national labour laws. HRRC emphasizes that every individual has the right to live, safety and legal protection regardless of their status. We denounce laws that enable… ## [Benjamin Chen et al on Mitigating the Judicial Human–AI Fairness Gap (Journal of Legal Analysis)](https://researchblog.law.hku.hk/2026/08/benjamin-chen-et-al-on-mitigating.html) _2026-08-14 · HKU Law · HKU Legal Scholarship Blog_ "Mitigating the judicial human–AI fairness gap"Benjamin Chen, Yoan Hermstrüwer, Pascal Langenbach, Alexander Stremitzer, Kevin TobiaJournal of Legal Analysis, Volume 18, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 207–242Published online: July 2026Abstract: Machine adjudication is perceived as less fair than human judging. We study whether hybrid procedures, in which a human consults an algorithmic recommendation ## [Delayed Reforms in Zambia Threaten Human Rights Progress](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/delayed-reforms-in-zambia-threaten-human-rights-progress) _2026-08-13 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Faryal Fatima August 13, 2026 HRRC condemns the use of restrictive laws and practices to suppress human rights and civic participation. We support international calls for Zambia to repeal or amend laws that undermine freedom of expression, association, peaceful assembly, and the press. We urge the government to uphold its national and international human rights obligations. A Zambian woman… ## [Meinl-Reisinger Calls on U.S. Secretary of State Rubio in Washington for a Reliable Trade Policy](https://www.vindobona.org/article/meinl-reisinger-calls-on-u-s-secretary-of-state-rubio-in-washington-for-a-reliable-trade-policy) _2026-08-13 · Vindobona_ Ahead of Austria’s upcoming term on the UN Security Council in 2027–2028, Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio are discussing global security crises in Ukraine and the Middle East—as well as significant differences of opinion regarding U.S. tariffs. ## [Austria on the UN Security Council, 2027–2028: Engaging in Global Politics Through “Partnership, Dialogue, and Trust”](https://www.vindobona.org/article/austria-on-the-un-security-council-2027-ndash-2028-engaging-in-global-politics-through-partnership-d) _2026-08-13 · Vindobona_ In a world of geopolitical tensions and shattered trust, Austria is relying on its traditional strengths: diplomacy, international law, and neutral mediation. For the 2027–2028 term, the small country in the Alps will assume responsibility as a non-permanent member of the United Nations’ most powerful body. Under the central theme “Partnership – Dialogue – Trust,” Vienna has presented a… ## [Stop bombing oil and more](https://politicsintllaw.substack.com/p/stop-bombing-oil-and-more) _2026-08-13 · Leslie Johns · Politics and International Law_ Recommendations for Thursday, 13 August 2026 ## [Charity Commission issues formal regulatory guidance following ICJP complaint over Great Israeli Real Estate event](https://www.icjpalestine.com/2026/08/13/charity-commission-issues-formal-regulatory-guidance-following-icjp-complaint-over-great-israeli-real-estate-event/) _2026-08-13 · Orlaith Roe · ICJP_ London, 13th August 2026 – Following a number of complaints submitted in relation to the “Great Israeli Real Estate” event that took place in London on the 14th of June 2026, which promoted the sale of a number of properties in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), the Charity Commission has confirmed that it formally engaged with the trustees of Edgware United… ## [Rethinking Nagasaki and more](https://politicsintllaw.substack.com/p/rethinking-nagasaki-and-more) _2026-08-12 · Leslie Johns · Politics and International Law_ Recommendations for Wednesday, 12 August 2026 ## [ICJP sends letter to Middle East Minister Stephen Doughty calling for sanctions](https://www.icjpalestine.com/2026/08/12/icjp-sends-letter-to-middle-east-minister-stephen-doughty-calling-for-sanctions/) _2026-08-12 · Orlaith Roe · ICJP_ London, 12th August 2025 – The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has written to the newly appointed Middle East Minister, Stephen Doughty MP, calling for an immediate implementation of targeted sanctions on all trade with illegal Israeli settlements to bring the United Kingdom in line with its stated commitment to international law, and to take action that carries real and… ## [Why Do Transportation Businesses in Turkey Need a Transportation Lawyer?](https://www.kurucuk.com.tr/post/why-do-transportation-businesses-in-turkey-need-a-transportation-lawyer) _2026-08-12 · Zeynep Atım Kurucuk · Kurucuk & Associates_ Turkey's position between Europe, Asia and the Middle East has made transportation and logistics an important part of international commerce. Istanbul, in particular, is a major business center where domestic transportation networks connect with international trade routes. But moving goods from one place to another is not simply a commercial or operational exercise. A single shipment can involve a… ## [Craig Purshouse on Rethinking negligence liability for ‘pure psychiatric damage’: an analogy with assault (Legal Studies)](https://researchblog.law.hku.hk/2026/08/craig-purshouse-on-rethinking.html) _2026-08-12 · HKU Law · HKU Legal Scholarship Blog_ "Rethinking negligence liability for ‘pure psychiatric damage’: an analogy with assault"Craig PurshouseLegal StudiesPublished online: July 2026Abstract: Orthodox accounts of negligence liability for ‘pure psychiatric damage’ view it as protecting the claimants’ interest in their psychiatric health and often attack English law’s restrictive duty of care rules for inadequately safeguarding