High Court Grants Judges Absolute Immunity from Civil Suits
The High Court ruled that judges in Australia's inferior courts have the same immunity from civil suits as superior court judges, meaning a Brisbane man wrongly jailed will not receive compensation for his suffering, despite witnessing violence and experiencing suicidal thoughts during his wrongful ...
High Court Grants Judges Absolute Immunity from Civil Suits
The High Court ruled that judges in Australia's inferior courts have the same immunity from civil suits as superior court judges, meaning a Brisbane man wrongly jailed will not receive compensation for his suffering, despite witnessing violence and experiencing suicidal thoughts during his wrongful ...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Plaintiffs Denounce Judicial Restrictions on Popular Accusations
Three Spanish plaintiffs' groups—Hazte Oír, Iustitia Europa, and Adade—denounced restrictions imposed by judges in several cases against the government, including the José Luis Ábalos case where the Supreme Court appointed the Popular Party as the sole representative of all plaintiffs, preventing ot...
Spanish Plaintiffs Denounce Judicial Restrictions on Popular Accusations
Three Spanish plaintiffs' groups—Hazte Oír, Iustitia Europa, and Adade—denounced restrictions imposed by judges in several cases against the government, including the José Luis Ábalos case where the Supreme Court appointed the Popular Party as the sole representative of all plaintiffs, preventing ot...
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52% Bias Score
England and Wales Consider Controversial Court Overhaul Amidst Record Backlog
England and Wales face record-high court backlogs, prompting a proposal for a new court tier with fewer jury trials to expedite the process; however, concerns exist regarding fairness and public trust, particularly among ethnic minorities, due to potential biases and lack of adequate funding for the...
England and Wales Consider Controversial Court Overhaul Amidst Record Backlog
England and Wales face record-high court backlogs, prompting a proposal for a new court tier with fewer jury trials to expedite the process; however, concerns exist regarding fairness and public trust, particularly among ethnic minorities, due to potential biases and lack of adequate funding for the...
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60% Bias Score
"Canada's Judicial Delays: Unfilled Vacancies Cripple Courts"
"Canada's judicial system suffers from extensive delays due to unfilled vacancies, leading to dismissed cases and a perception of courts as ineffective; the government's slow judicial appointments are to blame."
"Canada's Judicial Delays: Unfilled Vacancies Cripple Courts"
"Canada's judicial system suffers from extensive delays due to unfilled vacancies, leading to dismissed cases and a perception of courts as ineffective; the government's slow judicial appointments are to blame."
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52% Bias Score
Disabled Man's Tribunal Postponed Twice, Exposing UK Justice System Backlog
Joe Mezgebe, a disabled IT technician with prostate cancer, had his unfair dismissal tribunal against Christ's College, Finchley postponed twice due to judge unavailability, causing him £15,300 in legal fee losses and significant emotional distress, highlighting a shortage of judges and a growing ba...
Disabled Man's Tribunal Postponed Twice, Exposing UK Justice System Backlog
Joe Mezgebe, a disabled IT technician with prostate cancer, had his unfair dismissal tribunal against Christ's College, Finchley postponed twice due to judge unavailability, causing him £15,300 in legal fee losses and significant emotional distress, highlighting a shortage of judges and a growing ba...
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40% Bias Score
Global Forced Displacement Reaches 117.3 Million, UNDP Expands Legal Aid Efforts
The UNHCR reported 117.3 million forcibly displaced people globally by the end of 2023—a number that has more than tripled in a decade—due to conflicts, persecution, and climate change; UNDP is working to address this through legal aid and partnerships.
Global Forced Displacement Reaches 117.3 Million, UNDP Expands Legal Aid Efforts
The UNHCR reported 117.3 million forcibly displaced people globally by the end of 2023—a number that has more than tripled in a decade—due to conflicts, persecution, and climate change; UNDP is working to address this through legal aid and partnerships.
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28% Bias Score
Solicitor Pay Crisis in England and Wales Leads to Access to Justice Issues
Lawyers in England and Wales are refusing cases due to low pay, particularly burglary and lower-level sexual offences; one burglary suspect was rejected by 12 firms, highlighting a crisis stemming from a dispute over legal aid funding between the Law Society and the Ministry of Justice.
Solicitor Pay Crisis in England and Wales Leads to Access to Justice Issues
Lawyers in England and Wales are refusing cases due to low pay, particularly burglary and lower-level sexual offences; one burglary suspect was rejected by 12 firms, highlighting a crisis stemming from a dispute over legal aid funding between the Law Society and the Ministry of Justice.
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36% Bias Score
Publication Bans on Sexual Assault Cases in Turkey
This article analyzes the impact of publication bans on sexual assault cases in Turkey, highlighting their negative effects on press freedom, access to justice, and the rights of marginalized groups.
Publication Bans on Sexual Assault Cases in Turkey
This article analyzes the impact of publication bans on sexual assault cases in Turkey, highlighting their negative effects on press freedom, access to justice, and the rights of marginalized groups.
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40% Bias Score