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It must be nice to have Washington on our side

Wrong Side of History • 531 implied HN points • 03 Jan 26
🌍 World Politics Legal systems
  1. The United States still protects free speech and openness more strongly than major European powers, and that American attachment to free expression is unusually robust.
  2. European governments — especially in Britain, France and Germany — are increasingly using vague rules about ‘misinformation’, ‘hate’ or ‘extremism’ to curb speech and regulate online platforms.
  3. In Britain specifically, long-standing liberties like jury trials and court transparency are being weakened, which makes oversight harder and narrows public debate on sensitive issues.

Feud Law

David Friedman’s Substack • 179 implied HN points • 20 Aug 23
💾 History Legal systems
  1. Feud law relies on the threat of harm for enforcing rights and compensation.
  2. Commitment strategies like vengefulness and reputation are crucial in making feud systems work.
  3. Successful feud systems must protect both the strong and the weak, and provide mechanisms for terminating conflicts.

Khi thẩm phán là thần tượng

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 99 implied HN points • 23 Sep 20
🌐 International Legal systems
  1. In the US, the legal system emphasizes the importance of the constitution, with judges serving as interpreters and protectors of the law.
  2. The Supreme Court in the US plays a significant role in interpreting the constitution and influencing legal decisions throughout the country.
  3. Vietnam has a legal history intertwined with the US, with figures like lawyer Vu Trong Khanh playing key roles in establishing legal foundations in the country.

Philosophy of Law: Beyond the Snooze-Fest

Vitarbi • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Legal systems
  1. The philosophical investigation of art and money can be more intriguing than the philosophy of law.
  2. The concept of unjust laws is a key focus in the philosophy of law.
  3. The philosophy of law tackles important real-world dilemmas like war crimes and human rights abuses.
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