Posts Tagged ‘Consejo de Estado’
The State Council’s decision did NOT change the rules for safe and timely abortion services
The high court, which for the first time recognizes the voluntary interruption of pregnancy as a fundamental right, also did not authorize the objection of institutional conscience for clinics or hospitals.
Read MoreRodrigo Uprimny Responds to the Solicitor General’s and Ex-Judge Marco Velilla’s Regarding Alleged Leaks of Judicial Decisions
A Navigation Chart for the Bogotá River
As the Judge of the Council of State who authored the decontamination of the Bogota river order said, the decision is a “navigation chart” for Colombia´s environmental policy.
Read MoreDo Bulls have Rights?
While the Constitutional Court is deciding a case about bullfights in Bogotá, an excellent decision by the State Council makes it clear that animals do have some rights and that bulls are not the exception.
Read MoreProgressive Winds Blow In from Administrative Law
Administrative Law judges and the justices of the State Council may be innovating their way of protecting the public interest and of promoting regulation.
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