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Israel Dismisses Attorney General, Bypassing Independent Process
The Israeli government dismissed Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, bypassing a two-decade-old process designed to ensure her independence, raising concerns about political influence and the rule of law; the decision came hours after a former attorney general warned of the ramifications.
Israel Dismisses Attorney General, Bypassing Independent Process
The Israeli government dismissed Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, bypassing a two-decade-old process designed to ensure her independence, raising concerns about political influence and the rule of law; the decision came hours after a former attorney general warned of the ramifications.
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52% Bias Score
Mexico's Low Voter Turnout in Judicial Elections Raises Concerns
Mexico's June 1 judicial elections, which saw only 13% voter turnout and the use of "cheat sheets" promoting specific candidates, have been criticized by the OAS, raising concerns about the legitimacy and independence of the newly elected judiciary.
Mexico's Low Voter Turnout in Judicial Elections Raises Concerns
Mexico's June 1 judicial elections, which saw only 13% voter turnout and the use of "cheat sheets" promoting specific candidates, have been criticized by the OAS, raising concerns about the legitimacy and independence of the newly elected judiciary.
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56% Bias Score
EU Backs ICC After US Sanctions on Judges
The European Union supports the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the US imposed sanctions on four judges involved in cases against Israeli and US officials accused of war crimes, prompting concerns about the court's independence and international law.
EU Backs ICC After US Sanctions on Judges
The European Union supports the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the US imposed sanctions on four judges involved in cases against Israeli and US officials accused of war crimes, prompting concerns about the court's independence and international law.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish CHP Leader Under Investigation for Criticizing Prosecutor
CHP leader Özgür Özel is under investigation in Turkey for criticizing Istanbul's Chief Public Prosecutor; his spokesperson Deniz Yücel defended the remarks as legitimate criticism of a biased judiciary, while questioning the legality of related investigations into Istanbul's municipality and accusi...
Turkish CHP Leader Under Investigation for Criticizing Prosecutor
CHP leader Özgür Özel is under investigation in Turkey for criticizing Istanbul's Chief Public Prosecutor; his spokesperson Deniz Yücel defended the remarks as legitimate criticism of a biased judiciary, while questioning the legality of related investigations into Istanbul's municipality and accusi...
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56% Bias Score
Atocha Massacre: A Day for Lawyers at Risk
The "Atocha Massacre," the January 24, 1977 murder of five labor lawyers in Madrid by Franco regime remnants, is annually commemorated as a day for lawyers at risk, highlighting the dangers faced by those defending human rights.
Atocha Massacre: A Day for Lawyers at Risk
The "Atocha Massacre," the January 24, 1977 murder of five labor lawyers in Madrid by Franco regime remnants, is annually commemorated as a day for lawyers at risk, highlighting the dangers faced by those defending human rights.
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56% Bias Score
Mexico Holds Historic First Judicial Elections
Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections on June 1st, 2024, with citizens voting for 881 federal and approximately 1,800 local judicial positions across 19 states, marking a significant shift in the country's judicial system.
Mexico Holds Historic First Judicial Elections
Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections on June 1st, 2024, with citizens voting for 881 federal and approximately 1,800 local judicial positions across 19 states, marking a significant shift in the country's judicial system.
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24% Bias Score
Mexico's Judicial Election Raises Concerns About Judicial Independence
Mexico's recent election of nearly 900 federal judges by popular vote, including Supreme Court justices, raises concerns about judicial independence due to low voter turnout (13%), apparent ruling-party influence, and the risk of politicization, contrasting with international standards.
Mexico's Judicial Election Raises Concerns About Judicial Independence
Mexico's recent election of nearly 900 federal judges by popular vote, including Supreme Court justices, raises concerns about judicial independence due to low voter turnout (13%), apparent ruling-party influence, and the risk of politicization, contrasting with international standards.
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60% Bias Score
Tempe Crash Proposal Sparks Major Greek Political Crisis
A proposal by Tempe train crash victims' relatives to establish a pre-trial committee, accusing the Prime Minister of high treason, has caused major political divisions in Greece, with 32 MPs signing the proposal despite disagreements within the victims' group and SYRIZA's withdrawal of support.
Tempe Crash Proposal Sparks Major Greek Political Crisis
A proposal by Tempe train crash victims' relatives to establish a pre-trial committee, accusing the Prime Minister of high treason, has caused major political divisions in Greece, with 32 MPs signing the proposal despite disagreements within the victims' group and SYRIZA's withdrawal of support.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish CHP Leader Investigated for Threatening Prosecutor
Following a June 4th, 2024 rally where CHP leader Özgür Özel threatened and insulted Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek over the arrests of five CHP mayors, a formal investigation was launched into Özel for obstructing justice and publicly insulting a public official.
Turkish CHP Leader Investigated for Threatening Prosecutor
Following a June 4th, 2024 rally where CHP leader Özgür Özel threatened and insulted Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek over the arrests of five CHP mayors, a formal investigation was launched into Özel for obstructing justice and publicly insulting a public official.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Judicial Associations Reject Government's Judicial Reform as Threat to Independence
Five major Spanish judicial and prosecutorial associations criticized the government's judicial reforms, accusing the government of spreading misinformation and alleging the reforms will weaken judicial independence, while the government countered that the reforms are necessary to comply with EU dir...
Spanish Judicial Associations Reject Government's Judicial Reform as Threat to Independence
Five major Spanish judicial and prosecutorial associations criticized the government's judicial reforms, accusing the government of spreading misinformation and alleging the reforms will weaken judicial independence, while the government countered that the reforms are necessary to comply with EU dir...
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52% Bias Score
Divided Opinions Follow Mexico's First Judicial Election
Mexico held its first judicial election on June 1st, 2025, resulting in sharply divided opinions: some view it as a victory for judicial democratization, while others see it as the end of its independence, with the long-term effects remaining uncertain and requiring further analysis.
Divided Opinions Follow Mexico's First Judicial Election
Mexico held its first judicial election on June 1st, 2025, resulting in sharply divided opinions: some view it as a victory for judicial democratization, while others see it as the end of its independence, with the long-term effects remaining uncertain and requiring further analysis.
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60% Bias Score
Istanbul Bar Association Faces Trial Amidst Crackdown on Turkish Lawyers
The Istanbul Bar Association faces trial for "terrorist propaganda" and "spreading misinformation", highlighting the increasing challenges faced by Turkish lawyers, including arbitrary removal from courtrooms and denial of access to clients, raising serious concerns about judicial independence and a...
Istanbul Bar Association Faces Trial Amidst Crackdown on Turkish Lawyers
The Istanbul Bar Association faces trial for "terrorist propaganda" and "spreading misinformation", highlighting the increasing challenges faced by Turkish lawyers, including arbitrary removal from courtrooms and denial of access to clients, raising serious concerns about judicial independence and a...
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52% Bias Score
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