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legal framework

Turkmenistan Takes a Big Step into the Crypto World

January 3, 2026

Turkmenistan has just made a huge move in the world of digital money. The country has officially said that people and companies can now mine and trade cryptocurrencies. This is all part of a new law that went into effect recently. The goal? To bring in more money from other countries and give the ec

politics

Fighting Torture: A Look at Evans' Guide to Prevention

November 5, 2025

Torture prevention has been a hot topic since the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture was created in 2002. This agreement aimed to stop torture and mistreatment through surprise visits. Over the years, many guides and reports have been published to help with this mission. These inclu

health

Hidden Heroes: How Germany is Tackling Unseen Child Abuse

June 27, 2025

Germany is doing something unique to stop child abuse before it happens. They have a special program called Dunkelfeld. It helps people who might harm kids but haven't been caught yet. This is different from usual programs that work with people who have already been convicted. The Dunkelfeld progra

politics

Italy's Surrogacy Ban: A Global Perspective

June 12, 2025

Italy has taken a hard stance on surrogacy. Law No. 169, which came into effect on November 4, 2024, makes it illegal for Italian citizens to engage in surrogacy, even if it happens in another country. This law is based on the belief that surrogacy can be harmful to the surrogate mother and the chil

health

Transforming Eye Care: The Journey of Optometry in the UK

January 14, 2025

Optometrists have always played a crucial role in meeting the challenges and opportunities in eye care. The roots of optometry in the UK reach back to 1629 when Charles I granted a Royal Charter to the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, creating the 60th Livery Company of the City of London. Ho

technology

Cops and Robots: Can AI Transcribe Criminal Chats?

December 25, 2024

Imagine if you could make sense of a thousand crime interviews without having to type them out. That's the dream for law enforcement agencies around the world. Recently, research has been exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to make this a reality. Automatic Speech Recognition, or ASR,

politics

The Challenge of Handling Unlawful Deaths

November 25, 2024

When someone is killed illegally, their remains can be crucial in revealing human rights abuses. However, cases like this are often complex and can make legal procedures tricky. These situations usually have red flags, requiring special investigation to figure out the cause of death and any human ri