Tag #Accountability

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UK Faces Criticism for Insufficient OSJA Policy Review

The UK government is reviewing its overseas security and justice assistance policies amid criticism that they enabled human rights abuses, with NGOs and MPs expressing concern that the review will not sufficiently address the flaws that led to cases such as those of Jagtar Singh Johal and Ali Kololo...

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Syria Establishes Commissions to Investigate Missing Persons and Past Abuses

On May 17th, the Syrian presidency announced two national commissions—one for the disappeared and another for transitional justice—to address the fate of tens of thousands missing and human rights abuses committed during over a decade of war under the rule of Bashar Al-Assad.

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Algorithms in Law Enforcement: Balancing Efficiency and Equity

Algorithms are increasingly used in law enforcement and the justice system to predict crime and recidivism, raising concerns about bias, transparency, and accountability, despite potential benefits in consistency and efficiency.

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US Sanctions Cripple International Criminal Court

US sanctions imposed in February 2024 severely cripple the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, hindering its basic operations and jeopardizing investigations into war crimes and crimes against humanity, including those in Sudan, due to financial restrictions and visa limitations impacti...

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Dutch Parliament Spokesperson Faces Charges for Leaking Confidential Information

A spokesperson for the Dutch Parliament faces a 140-hour community service sentence for allegedly leaking confidential information about an investigation into former Parliament Speaker Khadija Arib, with the leak appearing in NRC before the official announcement and causing several officials to resi...

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dailymail.co.uk
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Kansas City Rejects $915,000 Settlement for Firefighter Who Killed Three

Kansas City rejected a nearly $1 million settlement for firefighter Dominic Biscari, who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for a 2021 crash that killed three people; the city cited public outrage and a desire for accountability.

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elpais.com
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Chilean ProCultura Case Exposes Systemic Failures in Public Funds Management

A Chilean investigation into the ProCultura case revealed potential misuse of public funds, impacting cultural projects and highlighting systemic issues of accountability and institutional weaknesses. The investigation focuses on political and penal responsibilities but lacks analysis of the ultimat...

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theguardian.com
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Australian FoI Refusal Rate Reaches 10-Year High

Australia's freedom of information refusal rate hit a 10-year high of 27% in the December 2024 quarter, prompting concerns about transparency and accountability from advocates who say the government is withholding information from the public.

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Arrest in Ayotzinapa Case Reignites Cover-Up Suspicions

Mexican authorities arrested retired judge Lambertina Galeana Marín for missing evidence in the Ayotzinapa case, where 43 students disappeared in 2014; the arrest involves missing security footage from the Iguala Palace of Justice, reigniting suspicion of a government cover-up.

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Ex-Police Sergeant Sentenced for Harassing Ex-Partner

A former Warwickshire Police detective sergeant, Paul Whitehurst, 54, received an 18-month community order for harassing his ex-partner, Holly, after violating a restraining order, causing her significant emotional distress and impacting her work life; he had previously been jailed for assaulting he...

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Gender Equality
nos.nl
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Dutch Ex-Minister Receives Driving Ban for Hitting Girl

Former Dutch Foreign Minister Piet de Bot received a six-month driving ban and a 120-hour suspended community service sentence for hitting a 14-year-old girl with his car in 2022, causing injuries, in an accident on Badhuisweg in The Hague; the court rejected his explanation.

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dw.com
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Malaysia Demands Explanations from Russia Over MH17 Downing

Following a UN body's ruling blaming Russia for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, killing 298, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim demanded explanations from President Putin during a Moscow meeting, while Russia rejected the findings and maintained its stance of non-involvement.

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