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National Report: United Kingdom, Kenneth Mck. Norrie Apr 2012

National Report: United Kingdom, Kenneth Mck. Norrie

American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

No abstract provided.


National Report: Colombia, Universidad De Los Andes Public Interest Law Group Apr 2012

National Report: Colombia, Universidad De Los Andes Public Interest Law Group

American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

No abstract provided.


Is False Imputation Of Being Gay, Lesbian, Or Bisexual Still Defamatory? The Arkansas Case, Jay Barth Apr 2012

Is False Imputation Of Being Gay, Lesbian, Or Bisexual Still Defamatory? The Arkansas Case, Jay Barth

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

Falsely identifying someone as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) has historically been defamation per se in American courts. In modern times, however, courts have become conflicted as to whether a false imputation of a person as LGB is defamatory. Accordingly, this article examines the roots of defamation law as it relates to sexual minorities, and then examines questions regarding the defamatory status of false identification of another as LGB, whether community or national standards should drive such a determination, and finally, to what degree is any legal recognition of harm to reputation for being LBG a perpetuation of the status …


"Don't Ask, Don't Tell," The Supreme Court, And Lawrence The "Laggard", Audrey K. Hagedorn Apr 2012

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell," The Supreme Court, And Lawrence The "Laggard", Audrey K. Hagedorn

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Ignoring Human Rights For Homosexuals: Gross Violations Of International Obligations In Cameroon, Erica Nordberg Jan 2012

Ignoring Human Rights For Homosexuals: Gross Violations Of International Obligations In Cameroon, Erica Nordberg

American University International Law Review

No abstract provided.