Solon's laws in ancient Athens protected slaves' rights, revealing a unique approach to slavery in the society of the Athenians.

Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy was developed. It was called demokratia, literally meaning "rule ...

Greece has suspended the ability for people coming by boat via North Africa to seek asylum –violating their rights, ...

Greece has put in place strict rules to preserve its ancient heritage and breathtaking landscapes, meaning holidaymakers jetting off should be aware of the laws ...

Greece faces a media freedom crisis as a result of actions and failures by the Greek government, threatening democracy and the rule of law, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

We're just a few months into US president Donald Trump's second term but his rule has already been repeatedly compared to tyranny.

Law and History Review (LHR) is America's leading legal history journal that encompasses American, English, European, and ancient legal history issues, and proposes to further research and writing in ...

The British Museum could face legal action unless it abandons “covert and ideological” negotiations with Greece over the ...

Greece Tightens Laws on Domestic Violence (but Not Enough, Critics Say) Amid a surge in reported cases, lawmakers imposed harsher punishments on perpetrators.

The ancient Persian empires are denoted as despotic, practicing arbitrary rule while Greece, Persia's archrival during the sixth to fourth century BC, exercised rule of law. This paper uses a contract ...