Tag #Judicial Independence

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Spanish Prosecutor General's Investigation: Abuse of Power Allegations

An investigation into Spain's Prosecutor General is raising concerns about potential abuse of power due to allegedly unsustainable legal interpretations and lack of minimum evidentiary basis, as highlighted by a judge's dissenting opinion.

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Spanish Judiciary's Independence Under Scrutiny

Spain's judicial independence is facing challenges due to political criticism following the absence of opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo from the opening of the judicial year and the Prime Minister's remarks about judges engaging in politics.

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Spanish Judicial Year Opening Amidst Unprecedented Tension

The opening ceremony of the Spanish judicial year, presided over by King Felipe VI, is marked by unprecedented tension due to the upcoming trial of the Attorney General and criticism from the Prime Minister about judges investigating his family.

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Spanish Supreme Court Chief Defends Judiciary Amidst Government Criticism

Spanish Supreme Court President Isabel Perelló defended the judiciary's role against government criticism, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence and the need for respectful dialogue regarding judicial reforms.

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Ghanaian Chief Justice Removed from Office Following Inquiry

Ghana's President John Mahama fired Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on Monday, following a committee's recommendation after an inquiry into petitions alleging misbehavior; Ms. Torkornoo called the allegations politically motivated.

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US Sanctions Target Four ICC Judges Over Investigations

The United States imposed sanctions on August 20th on four International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors—two French, two Canadian—for investigating U.S. and Israeli citizens without their consent, prompting condemnation from France and the ICC.

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Istanbul Bar Association Trial: Venue Change Rejected

The second hearing of the trial against Istanbul Bar Association President Ibrahim Kaboğlu and board members concluded its first day, with the court rejecting the bar's constitutional challenge to the Silivri location.

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Spanish Supreme Court President Criticizes Judicial Reforms, Highlights Judge Shortage

During the opening ceremony of the Judicial Year, the President of Spain's Supreme Court criticized government judicial reforms, citing concerns about judicial independence and a severe shortage of judges, while the Attorney General praised the reforms.

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Spanish Judicial Year Opening Amidst Government-Judges Tension

The opening of the Spanish Judicial Year at the Supreme Court is marked by heightened institutional tension between judges and the government, fueled by accusations from the Prime Minister and the indicted Attorney General's presence.

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Spanish Prime Minister Criticizes Judges Investigating His Family

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized judges investigating his family for corruption, prompting criticism from judicial associations who accuse him of undermining judicial independence and damaging democracy.

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Attacks on Judges Threaten Democracy in Latin America and the US

Governments in Mexico, Ecuador, the US, and Colombia are undermining judicial independence by attacking judges who rule against executive actions, threatening democratic governance and the rule of law.

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Bolsonaro Supporters Seek Trump's Intervention as Trial Nears

Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil are imploring Donald Trump to intervene in the upcoming trial of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who faces up to 43 years in prison for allegedly leading a coup attempt; Trump has responded with tariffs and visa restrictions on Brazilian officials, but exper...

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