Kayleigh Shebs

Republic of Niger ordered to compensate woman held as slave

Kayleigh Shebs

October 27, 2008 10:33:00 am

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) found the government of Niger liable Monday for failing to aid a young woman who was held in slavery for ten years. The...

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Kenya parliament endorses truth and reconciliation commission

Kayleigh Shebs

October 24, 2008 01:29:00 pm

Kenya's parliament Thursday passed a bill endorsing the formation of a Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) to investigate alleged human rights violations committed in the country between Kenya's independence...

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THIS DAY @ LAW

Americans with Disabilities Act signed

On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications, and activities of state and local government.

Review a summary of the Act from the US Department of Labor.

Dutch Low Countries declare independence from Spain

On July 26, 1581, the Dutch Low Countries signed the Plakkaat_van_Verlatinghe (the Act of Abjuration), declaring independence from Spain.

Learn more about the Plakkaat van Verlatinghe.

Supreme Court of Japan established

On August 4, 1947, the Supreme Court of Japan was established.

Learn more about the Justices of the Japanese Supreme Court.