Betting Across Borders — Betfair Pty Limited v Western Australia

Betfair Pty Ltd v Western Australia (2008) was a significant case decided by the High Court of Australia that dealt with the interpretation of Section 92 of the Australian Constitution, which guarantees the freedom of interstate trade, commerce, and intercourse. In this case, Betfair, a company that operated an online betting exchange, challenged Western Australian Read More …

The Right to Water

The human right to water is the right of every individual to have access to clean, safe, and affordable water to meet their basic needs. This right is fundamental for life, health, and dignity, and it has been recognized at the international level as part of broader human rights frameworks. International Recognition: The right to Read More …

Petition of Right.

The Petition of Right (1628) is one of the key constitutional documents in English history, which significantly influenced the development of parliamentary sovereignty and the protection of individual rights. It was a formal petition presented by the English Parliament to King Charles I in 1628, protesting against several grievances that the King had imposed on Read More …

Does the Law of Nations apply to Private Membership Associations.

  The Law of Nations, is the body of principles governing relations between sovereign states under international law. The central concept of the Law of Nations (or international law) focuses on the rights and responsibilities of states, governments, and international organizations in areas such as diplomacy, trade, human rights, the conduct of war, and the Read More …

The low down on Private Membership Associations and the Law.

The Law of Nations, as a term, typically refers to the body of principles governing relations between sovereign states under international law. The central concept of the Law of Nations (or international law) focuses on the rights and responsibilities of states, governments, and international organizations in areas such as diplomacy, trade, human rights, the conduct Read More …

Arrest Warrant issued for Jewish Prime Minister Netanyahu

The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas’ military chief, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with the 13-month war in Gaza. The warrants said there was reason to believe Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have used “starvation Read More …