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High Court Expands Rights for Abuse Survivors to Challenge Past Settlements
An Australian high court ruling expands the ability of abuse survivors to challenge past settlements deemed unfair, regardless of whether specific past legal obstacles impacted their decisions, potentially impacting future legal actions concerning institutional abuse and compensation.
High Court Expands Rights for Abuse Survivors to Challenge Past Settlements
An Australian high court ruling expands the ability of abuse survivors to challenge past settlements deemed unfair, regardless of whether specific past legal obstacles impacted their decisions, potentially impacting future legal actions concerning institutional abuse and compensation.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Fireworks Industry Demands €895 Million in Compensation Amidst Potential Nationwide Ban
The Dutch fireworks industry demands €895 million in compensation if a nationwide ban is implemented, while the government estimates costs at €100-150 million for an immediate ban; the VVD conditionally supports the ban, demanding an effective enforcement plan and compensation.
Dutch Fireworks Industry Demands €895 Million in Compensation Amidst Potential Nationwide Ban
The Dutch fireworks industry demands €895 million in compensation if a nationwide ban is implemented, while the government estimates costs at €100-150 million for an immediate ban; the VVD conditionally supports the ban, demanding an effective enforcement plan and compensation.
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40% Bias Score
Infected Blood Scandal: Victims Dying While Awaiting Compensation
The UK government allocated £11.8bn to compensate victims of the infected blood scandal, but victims are dying at a rate of two per week while awaiting payment; only 18 people have received compensation so far.
Infected Blood Scandal: Victims Dying While Awaiting Compensation
The UK government allocated £11.8bn to compensate victims of the infected blood scandal, but victims are dying at a rate of two per week while awaiting payment; only 18 people have received compensation so far.
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48% Bias Score
Record Compensation Awarded to Japanese Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 45 Years
A Japanese court awarded Iwao Hakamada, wrongly imprisoned for 45 years, a record 217 million yen in compensation for his wrongful conviction, due to falsified evidence presented by the prosecution, highlighting systemic issues in Japan's justice system.
Record Compensation Awarded to Japanese Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 45 Years
A Japanese court awarded Iwao Hakamada, wrongly imprisoned for 45 years, a record 217 million yen in compensation for his wrongful conviction, due to falsified evidence presented by the prosecution, highlighting systemic issues in Japan's justice system.
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24% Bias Score
Thuringia Launches "De-sealing Fund" to Offset Construction"
Thuringia, Germany, will launch a "de-sealing fund" in 2025 using "10 million euros" from a lawsuit to offset new construction by restoring an equal area of land, aiming for net-zero land sealing, with the Thuringian Land Company managing the process.
Thuringia Launches "De-sealing Fund" to Offset Construction"
Thuringia, Germany, will launch a "de-sealing fund" in 2025 using "10 million euros" from a lawsuit to offset new construction by restoring an equal area of land, aiming for net-zero land sealing, with the Thuringian Land Company managing the process.
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40% Bias Score
First Horizon Scandal Victim Sues Post Office and Fujitsu
Lee Castleton, a former sub-postmaster wrongly convicted due to faulty Horizon software, is suing the Post Office and Fujitsu for compensation, alleging fraud and withheld evidence in a case highlighting the scandal's systemic issues.
First Horizon Scandal Victim Sues Post Office and Fujitsu
Lee Castleton, a former sub-postmaster wrongly convicted due to faulty Horizon software, is suing the Post Office and Fujitsu for compensation, alleging fraud and withheld evidence in a case highlighting the scandal's systemic issues.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands Nears Nationwide Firework Ban
The Netherlands is on the verge of a nationwide consumer firework ban, with a parliamentary vote scheduled for next Tuesday; compensation estimates vary widely, from 0-150 million euros (state secretary) to 895 million euros (Pyrotechnics Netherlands).
Netherlands Nears Nationwide Firework Ban
The Netherlands is on the verge of a nationwide consumer firework ban, with a parliamentary vote scheduled for next Tuesday; compensation estimates vary widely, from 0-150 million euros (state secretary) to 895 million euros (Pyrotechnics Netherlands).
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Fireworks Industry Demands €895 Million Compensation Amidst Impending Nationwide Ban
The Dutch fireworks industry demands €895 million in compensation if a nationwide ban is implemented, with the VVD conditionally supporting the ban alongside an effective enforcement plan, allowance for organized displays, and compensation; the government estimates compensation at €100-150 million f...
Dutch Fireworks Industry Demands €895 Million Compensation Amidst Impending Nationwide Ban
The Dutch fireworks industry demands €895 million in compensation if a nationwide ban is implemented, with the VVD conditionally supporting the ban alongside an effective enforcement plan, allowance for organized displays, and compensation; the government estimates compensation at €100-150 million f...
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40% Bias Score
Japanese Man Awarded $1.4 Million After 44 Years on Death Row
Iwao Hakamata, a former Japanese boxer, spent 44 years on death row for a 1966 quadruple murder before being acquitted last year after DNA evidence proved his innocence; a court awarded him $1.4 million in compensation.
Japanese Man Awarded $1.4 Million After 44 Years on Death Row
Iwao Hakamata, a former Japanese boxer, spent 44 years on death row for a 1966 quadruple murder before being acquitted last year after DNA evidence proved his innocence; a court awarded him $1.4 million in compensation.
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28% Bias Score
Windrush Compensation Case Overturned: Legal Error Cited
A landmark ruling has ordered the reconsideration of a Windrush compensation claim wrongly rejected by the Home Office due to a legal misinterpretation, potentially impacting other victims of the scandal.
Windrush Compensation Case Overturned: Legal Error Cited
A landmark ruling has ordered the reconsideration of a Windrush compensation claim wrongly rejected by the Home Office due to a legal misinterpretation, potentially impacting other victims of the scandal.
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20% Bias Score
Debate Rages Over Seizing Frozen Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine
Poland, the UK, and the Baltic states urge seizing approximately €274 billion in frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, while France, Germany, and Belgium oppose it due to legal concerns and potential market instability; the legality of seizure under international law is debated.
Debate Rages Over Seizing Frozen Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine
Poland, the UK, and the Baltic states urge seizing approximately €274 billion in frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, while France, Germany, and Belgium oppose it due to legal concerns and potential market instability; the legality of seizure under international law is debated.
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40% Bias Score
Denied Compensation: Miscarriage of Justice Highlights Flawed UK System
Brian Buckle, wrongly convicted of sexual offences in 2017 and acquitted in 2023, was denied compensation by the Ministry of Justice due to a 2014 law change requiring him to prove his innocence "beyond a reasonable doubt", resulting in a 93% rejection rate since 2016 for such applications. This has...
Denied Compensation: Miscarriage of Justice Highlights Flawed UK System
Brian Buckle, wrongly convicted of sexual offences in 2017 and acquitted in 2023, was denied compensation by the Ministry of Justice due to a 2014 law change requiring him to prove his innocence "beyond a reasonable doubt", resulting in a 93% rejection rate since 2016 for such applications. This has...
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52% Bias Score
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