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High court hears challenge to work ban on ex Haveeru staff

The civil court ruling, which prohibits all former Haveeru employees from working at any other news outlet for two years, is unconstitutional and will amount to forced labour, attorneys said

24 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

State to appeal ‘unlawful’ work ban on ex-Haveeru staff

The state believes a civil court order barring former Haveeru staff from working at any other media organisation for two years is unconstitutional, unlawful, invalid, and cannot be enforced, the attorney general’s office said.

09 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives denies hiring US lobbyist Podesta Group

The Attorney General’s Office has denied reports that the government of Madives has hired Washington’s most prominent lobbyist firm, Podesta Group, to advocate on its behalf amidst calls for sanctions for human rights violations.

27 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Supreme Court’s latest writ ‘compromises independence of watchdog bodies’

A Supreme Court writ ordering the Attorney General’s (AG) Office to represent all state offices, including independent institutions, has caused concern, with lawyers saying the writ contravenes the constitution and compromises the independence of independent institutions.

16 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Judiciary hits back at criticism in UNDP report

The Maldives judiciary has hit back at criticism over delays in justice delivery and lack of public awareness on services in a recent UNDP report, claiming the study “does not adequately inform the public on the judiciary’s functions and has several shortcomings that are of great concern.”

30 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Bill proposes criminalizing ‘expressions contrary to national interest and Islamic tenets’

A draft freedom of expression legislation – obtained by Minivan News – states that four types of “expressions contrary to national interest” will constitute criminal offences: encouraging harm to a person or damage to private party, calling for the illegal overthrow of the government, threatening the country’s independence, sovereignty, and security, and accusing a person of committing a hadd offence without conclusive evidence.

19 Jul 2015, 7:49 PM

Features & Comment

Comment: New penal code comes into effect! A truly historic moment

“Today is July 16, 2015, a momentous day in the history of the Maldives’ criminal justice system. The penal code of 1968 expired at 11:59pm on July 15. In this historic moment, 12am on July 16, 2015, a brand new penal code comes into force in the Maldives,” writes Hussein Shameem, the former deputy Prosecutor General.

16 Jul 2015, 4:52 AM

News In Brief

JSC lawyer election scheduled for October 30

04 Oct 2014, 5:19 PM

Politics

Termination of misappropriated state funds investigation cost government MVR66 million

01 Sep 2014, 1:35 PM

Politics

Attorney General’s Office postpones JSC lawyer election following Supreme Court order

16 Aug 2014, 5:30 PM

Politics

All licensed lawyers, including judges and MPs, can vote to elect JSC lawyer, rules Supreme Court

24 Jun 2014, 6:57 PM

News In Brief

Bill on construction and infrastructure development released for public comments

22 Jun 2014, 10:24 AM

Politics

Bar Association expresses concern with AG office ceasing issuance of law licences

30 Mar 2014, 3:27 PM

News In Brief

AG’s Office announces hundred day roadmap

06 Jan 2014, 7:46 PM

Politics

No Maldivian statute requiring citizens to observe diplomatic law: High Court

21 Aug 2013, 6:56 PM

News In Brief

President appoints deputy attorney general, UAE ambassador

17 Aug 2013, 11:50 AM

Politics

Government paid Baroness Scotland £50,000 in excess of agreed consultancy fee

12 Jun 2013, 6:00 PM

Politics

Protesting that “disturbs public” against constitution: Attorney General files case

19 Nov 2012, 12:08 PM

Politics

Police signed housing scheme MoU without legal advice from AG office

17 Sep 2012, 4:07 PM

Culture

Government departments strike over salaries

01 Feb 2010, 6:00 PM

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