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Organization of American States
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International body to rule on case of Canadian man who spent time in prison for holding sign outside abortion facility almost 30 years ago
Jim Demers was criminally convicted and spent almost two months in prison in 1996-97 for holding a sign quoting the American Convention on Human Rights: “Every person has the right to have his life respected” …
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Barbados debates criminal law carrying 7-year prison sentence for online content causing “annoyance” or “emotional distress”
“The government aims to intimidate us into forced silence,” concerned citizens appeal to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Cybercrime Bill before Barbados Senate would impose $70,000 BBD (approximately $35,000 US or £27,000) in fines…
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