dissenting

The legislation criminalises a wider range of dissenting acts which Beijing considers subversion and secession, among other things.

“The access regulation grants labor organizations a right to invade the growers’ property,” wrote Chief Justice John Roberts for a 6-3 majority, with the court’s three liberal justices dissenting.

Critics allege increasing pressure and attacks on journalists, acquiescent media and a shrinking space for dissenting voices.

“There it has remained, accepted and respected by Congress, by the Executive, and by this Court. Until today,” dissenting justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote.

At the heart of the EU's foreign policy decision-making in Brussels is the fact that decisions have to be unanimous, and so just one dissenting voice can block the EU from taking action.