Women who wear Muslim garments in court are viewed as more credible witnesses
Sexual assault victims wearing the hijab or niqab are viewed more positively when testifying in court than uncovered women reveals a study.
Sexual assault victims wearing the hijab or niqab are viewed more positively when testifying in court than uncovered women reveals a study.
Social Sciences
Feb 1, 2019
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An Austrian court has rejected a class action case against Facebook for alleged privacy breaches, saying it lacks jurisdiction to decide the matter, court officials said on Wednesday.
Internet
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The nonprofit organization that wants to build a giant telescope atop a Hawaii mountain has selected another site in case it can't be built on land many Native Hawaiians consider sacred.
Space Exploration
Oct 31, 2016
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An Egyptian court on Saturday suspended a ruling banning the use of ride-sharing apps Uber and Careem until an appeal is exhausted, a judicial source said.
Business
Apr 7, 2018
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A federal appeals court rolled back rules intended to deter irritating telemarketing robocalls, saying they were too broad.
Telecom
Mar 16, 2018
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The prospect that the U.S. Supreme Court could soon strike down its landmark abortion-rights decision in Roe v. Wade has galvanized some social media users—from Pennsylvania to Colorado, and New Jersey to Canada—to organize ...
Social Sciences
Jun 3, 2022
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Hawaii's land board on Thursday granted a construction permit for a giant telescope on a mountain that Native Hawaiians consider sacred, a project that has divided the state.
Space Exploration
Sep 28, 2017
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A genealogy website that investigators used to find the former police officer they believe was one of California's most terrifying serial killers had no idea its services were being used to pursue a suspect who eluded law ...
Security
Apr 27, 2018
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A Texas appeals court says a state law that punishes those who post intimate images from previous or current relationships online without consent is unconstitutional.
Internet
Apr 20, 2018
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A new study has found that court reporters transcribe speakers of African American English significantly below their required level of accuracy. The study "Testifying while black: An experimental study of court reporter accuracy ...
Social Sciences
May 21, 2019
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