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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
Connecticut Stepmother Arrested, Accused of 20-Year Kidnapping
Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, Connecticut, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and assault after a 32-year-old man, weighing 68 lbs, was found malnourished in her home following a house fire on February 17, 2024; he reported being held captive since age 11.
Connecticut Stepmother Arrested, Accused of 20-Year Kidnapping
Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, Connecticut, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and assault after a 32-year-old man, weighing 68 lbs, was found malnourished in her home following a house fire on February 17, 2024; he reported being held captive since age 11.
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40% Bias Score
Victoria to Repeal Bail Act Section, Prioritizing Child Incarceration
The Victorian government will repeal a Bail Act section prioritizing non-custodial sentences for children, reversing previous policies to address rising youth crime rates; this action has drawn criticism for its haste and lack of consultation with experts.
Victoria to Repeal Bail Act Section, Prioritizing Child Incarceration
The Victorian government will repeal a Bail Act section prioritizing non-custodial sentences for children, reversing previous policies to address rising youth crime rates; this action has drawn criticism for its haste and lack of consultation with experts.
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60% Bias Score
Rising Backlog of Cases Overburdens German State Prosecutor's Offices
The number of pending cases in Bavarian public prosecutor's offices increased to 83,433 by the end of 2024, despite a decrease in new cases, reflecting a nationwide trend of overburdened state prosecutors' offices and leading to the release of over 60 suspects due to lengthy procedures.
Rising Backlog of Cases Overburdens German State Prosecutor's Offices
The number of pending cases in Bavarian public prosecutor's offices increased to 83,433 by the end of 2024, despite a decrease in new cases, reflecting a nationwide trend of overburdened state prosecutors' offices and leading to the release of over 60 suspects due to lengthy procedures.
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40% Bias Score
UK Femicide Report: 95 Women Killed by Men in 2023
A report by the Femicide Census reveals that 95 women were killed by men in the UK in 2023, highlighting a consistent pattern of violence against women and girls and exposing flaws in the justice system's handling of such cases.
UK Femicide Report: 95 Women Killed by Men in 2023
A report by the Femicide Census reveals that 95 women were killed by men in the UK in 2023, highlighting a consistent pattern of violence against women and girls and exposing flaws in the justice system's handling of such cases.
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68% Bias Score
Nine Dismembered Bodies Found in Mexico; Cartel Involvement Suspected
Nine dismembered bodies were discovered in a car trunk in San Jose Miahuatlan, Mexico; authorities believe they were members of the 'Los Zacapoaxtlas' criminal organization, killed by a cartel due to their involvement in robberies and thefts; the leader of the organization was also killed.
Nine Dismembered Bodies Found in Mexico; Cartel Involvement Suspected
Nine dismembered bodies were discovered in a car trunk in San Jose Miahuatlan, Mexico; authorities believe they were members of the 'Los Zacapoaxtlas' criminal organization, killed by a cartel due to their involvement in robberies and thefts; the leader of the organization was also killed.
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52% Bias Score
England and Wales Probation Service Faces Staffing Crisis, Jeopardizing Public Safety
An official report reveals England and Wales' Probation Service has too few staff, with too little experience and training, leaving the public at risk; a six-month high in prisoner numbers exacerbates the problem.
England and Wales Probation Service Faces Staffing Crisis, Jeopardizing Public Safety
An official report reveals England and Wales' Probation Service has too few staff, with too little experience and training, leaving the public at risk; a six-month high in prisoner numbers exacerbates the problem.
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48% Bias Score
Kohberger Defense to Argue Knife Sheath Was Planted
Bryan Kohberger's defense will argue that the knife sheath found at the Idaho quadruple homicide scene, containing his DNA, was planted there by another individual. This strategy, revealed in court filings, challenges not the DNA match itself, but the sheath's evidentiary connection to Kohberger's p...
Kohberger Defense to Argue Knife Sheath Was Planted
Bryan Kohberger's defense will argue that the knife sheath found at the Idaho quadruple homicide scene, containing his DNA, was planted there by another individual. This strategy, revealed in court filings, challenges not the DNA match itself, but the sheath's evidentiary connection to Kohberger's p...
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36% Bias Score
Colombia's Public Utility Law: A Flawed Path to Freedom for Incarcerated Women
Colombia's Public Utility Law, designed to release female heads of households from prison for community service, has freed 133 women since March 8, 2023; however, released women like Patricia Cortes face significant challenges reintegrating into society due to a lack of post-release support.
Colombia's Public Utility Law: A Flawed Path to Freedom for Incarcerated Women
Colombia's Public Utility Law, designed to release female heads of households from prison for community service, has freed 133 women since March 8, 2023; however, released women like Patricia Cortes face significant challenges reintegrating into society due to a lack of post-release support.
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24% Bias Score
Labour's Planned Welfare Cuts to Push 700,000 Disabled People into Poverty
Keir Starmer's Labour party plans to cut disability and out-of-work benefits in the UK, potentially pushing 700,000 disabled people into poverty, reflecting a broader trend of increasingly punitive welfare policies across the political spectrum.
Labour's Planned Welfare Cuts to Push 700,000 Disabled People into Poverty
Keir Starmer's Labour party plans to cut disability and out-of-work benefits in the UK, potentially pushing 700,000 disabled people into poverty, reflecting a broader trend of increasingly punitive welfare policies across the political spectrum.
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76% Bias Score
UK Sentencing Guidelines Accused of Bias Against White Men and Christians
New sentencing guidelines in England and Wales, effective April 2024, prioritize pre-sentence reports for minority groups, sparking accusations of bias against white men and Christians; the Justice Secretary has expressed disapproval but cannot overturn the independent Sentencing Council's decision.
UK Sentencing Guidelines Accused of Bias Against White Men and Christians
New sentencing guidelines in England and Wales, effective April 2024, prioritize pre-sentence reports for minority groups, sparking accusations of bias against white men and Christians; the Justice Secretary has expressed disapproval but cannot overturn the independent Sentencing Council's decision.
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60% Bias Score
NSW Prison Population Soars Due to Stricter Bail Laws
Stricter bail laws in NSW, Australia, have led to a 1000-inmate increase in the prison population, straining the state's corrective services and police resources, prompting the government to return Parklea prison to public control.
NSW Prison Population Soars Due to Stricter Bail Laws
Stricter bail laws in NSW, Australia, have led to a 1000-inmate increase in the prison population, straining the state's corrective services and police resources, prompting the government to return Parklea prison to public control.
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44% Bias Score
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