Tag #Accountability

theguardian.com
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UK to Create National Dataset on Child Sexual Abuse

The UK government acknowledges shortcomings in addressing child sexual abuse and exploitation, announcing a new national dataset to improve information gathering, a victims' and survivors' panel, and plans for mandatory reporting, despite previous failures.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
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Foro Asturias Leader Faces Embezzlement Trial

Former Foro Asturias leader Francisco Álvarez-Cascos is on trial for allegedly embezzling €181,648; the current president, Carmen Moriyón, testified about questionable expenses, including a fictitious Madrid office rental, prompting an audit and legal action.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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Social Media Posts Used to Prosecute Israeli Soldiers for War Crimes

A pro-Palestinian organization is using social media posts by Israeli soldiers to build cases against them for alleged war crimes committed in Gaza, leading to investigations in several countries, including a recent case in Brazil where a soldier fled after a court ordered an investigation.

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bbc.com
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Azerbaijan Blames Russia for Air Crash, Demands Accountability

An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38; President Aliyev blames Russian military actions involving radio-electronic warfare near Grozny, alleging a lack of coordination between Russian military and civilian air traffic control, and demanding justice an...

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52% Bias Score

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nos.nl
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Belgian Justice Apologizes for Murder of Student Due to Systemic Failures

The Belgian justice minister apologized for the 2019 rape and murder of Julie Van Espen, a 23-year-old student, committed by a repeat offender who was free pending appeal due to judicial delays caused by understaffing from budget cuts; the state was found liable.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elmundo.es
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Valencia Court to Lead DANA Storm Administrative Investigation

Valencia's Investigating Court Number 15 will lead the investigation into the administrative response to the DANA storm, focusing on a complaint against officials from the Valencian Emergency Agency, Aemet, and the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation, based on a complaint by the Manos Limpias union.

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40% Bias Score

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sueddeutsche.de
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Thuringian Justice System Corruption Trial Ends in Guilty Verdicts

A Gera court found three defendants—a former senior Thuringian justice official and two entrepreneurs—guilty of corruption, resulting in a €447,000 loss for Thuringia due to illicit contracts between 2014 and 2019, exposing systemic failures within the state's justice system.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Workplace Harassment Report Met with False Counter-Allegations

A workplace harassment report resulted in false counter-allegations from the aggressor, using the DARVO tactic to deflect blame and damage the reporter's reputation, highlighting power imbalances in workplace bullying.

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40% Bias Score

Gender Equality
cbsnews.com
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Second Anniversary of Tyre Nichols' Death: Family Renews Call for Justice and Police Reform

Two years after Tyre Nichols' death from a police beating sparked national outrage, a candlelight vigil was held in Sacramento on January 7th, 2025, where his family renewed their commitment to seeking justice and police reform; three officers involved were found guilty of federal felonies, with sta...

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nos.nl
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Belgian Justice Apologizes for Failure Leading to Student's Murder

In 2019, Belgian authorities failed to detain a man with prior rape convictions while awaiting appeal, leading to the rape and murder of Julie Van Espen; the Belgian Justice Minister officially apologized, acknowledging systemic failures and the family's irreparable loss.

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20% Bias Score

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taz.de
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German Green Party MP Defies Calls to Withdraw Candidacy Amidst Harassment Accusations

German Green Party MP Stefan Gelbhaar is facing multiple accusations of sexual harassment but will continue his campaign for the Bundestag in Berlin-Pankow, requesting a postponement of the upcoming election meeting; his lawyer calls the accusations fabricated.

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56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
news.sky.com
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King's Foundation Inquiry: Governance Failures and Substantial Risks Identified

A three-year investigation by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator into the King's Foundation found that Michael Fawcett's actions exposed the charity to substantial risk, although no misconduct was found among trustees or Fawcett. The inquiry criticized his failure to inform colleagues abou...

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