A divorce is a particularly delicate time in anyone’s life. However, it becomes even more complicated when children are involved. And it is that, in those cases, additional aspects and variables become part of the agreement or resolution sentence, including the alimony. Alimony is a legal duty for a person…
“Be kind to all creatures, this is the true religion.” –Buddha Welcome back to our ongoing series! Today, we will have a look at the laws of a religion that Siddhartha Gautama founded in the late 6th century. Buddhism Laws Over time, Buddhism, the non-theistic religion, has attracted approximately 7%…
There are many people around the world for whom the possibility of smoking cannabis has a significant impact on choosing the next travel destination. In fact, for a chronic smoker, it can be unpleasant to go to a place where there’s low-quality weed at exorbitant prices or even being arrested for…
“Religion is an important institution and a nation without religion cannot survive.” –Mustafa Kemal Ataturk In parts 1 and 2, we have discovered Christian and Hindu laws and today we shall look at some of the Islamic rules and regulations. Islam Islam is the second largest religion in the world…
As a society, we are often confronted by the harsh realities of armed conflicts occurring across the world, oftentimes with millions of innocent casualties. However, even at the peak of war, there are certain lines that must not be crossed. In this article, we will look at war crimes, and…
The recent case of Gammy, a baby with Down’s Syndrome that was born to a surrogate mother in Thailand and supposedly abandoned by her intended Australian parents, has given rise to international outrage and a fair few questions about surrogacy. Such as, what is it and where do people go…
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys a good spy novel, or simply have a passing interest in world politics, you’re likely to be familiar with the term “diplomatic immunity”, which refers to a piece of international law that limits the degree to which foreign government and international organization…
All over the world, the future of cannabis is in constant evolution. Canada is on the verge of legalizing it but hasn’t taken the plunge yet. In the United States, states such as Alaska, Washington, Colorado, and Oregon have leaped recreational use. On the other hand, others are adopting the…
Despite Florida’s known tradition of gun ownership, hunting, sportsmanship, and gun defense, the state’s gun laws are strictly enforced. Yes, the right to bear arms is protected by the state and federal constitutions – firearms laws are strictly enforced. Furthermore, recent school shootings promulgated the enactment of new gun control measures. While…
Most people’s knowledge of sting operations and honey traps stems from the popularity of television shows like “To Catch a Predator” and YouTube pranks. However, operations such as these are carried out by law enforcement agencies across the globe to aid in the fight against various drug, sex and terrorism-related…
