http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?home The Global Legal Monitor is an online publication from the Law Library of Congress covering legal news and developments worldwide. It is updated frequently and draws on information from the Global Legal Information Network, official national legal publications, and reliable press sources. You can search previous news by searching the archive. en-us http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402806_text Human rights - On September 12, 2011, the Human Rights Council of the United Nations appointed three specialists to look into allegations of recent human rights abuses in Syria. Since the crackdown against anti-government protesters began this spring, it... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402806_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402763_text Politics and government - On September 12, 2011, the Human Rights Council of the United Nations appointed three specialists to look into allegations of recent human rights abuses in Syria. Since the crackdown against anti-government protesters began this spring, it On July 25, 2011, the Syrian government issued a bill that would permit the establishment of various new political parties. Under the umbrella of what is known as its "Political Reform Initiatives," the Council of Ministers... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402763_text