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Dutch Prosecutors' Increased Use of Administrative Fines Raises Judicial Concerns
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) implemented a new policy to increase the use of administrative fines ('strafbeschikkingen') for minor crimes, bypassing judges and raising concerns about judicial independence and transparency, prompting a parliamentary discussion on April 8th.
Dutch Prosecutors' Increased Use of Administrative Fines Raises Judicial Concerns
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) implemented a new policy to increase the use of administrative fines ('strafbeschikkingen') for minor crimes, bypassing judges and raising concerns about judicial independence and transparency, prompting a parliamentary discussion on April 8th.
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48% Bias Score
Retired Israeli Security Officials Condemn Dismissals, Warn of Threat to Democracy
More than 170 retired Israeli senior police officers and eight former police commissioners published an advertisement expressing deep concern over the dismissal of the Shin Bet head and Attorney-General, citing threats to democracy and national resilience, and urging the police commissioner to speak...
Retired Israeli Security Officials Condemn Dismissals, Warn of Threat to Democracy
More than 170 retired Israeli senior police officers and eight former police commissioners published an advertisement expressing deep concern over the dismissal of the Shin Bet head and Attorney-General, citing threats to democracy and national resilience, and urging the police commissioner to speak...
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40% Bias Score
Knesset to Vote on Controversial Judicial Selection Bill
The Knesset will vote on Wednesday and Thursday on a revised bill amending Israel's judicial selection committee, replacing two independent lawyers with two politically appointed ones and lowering the majority needed for High Court appointments from 7-2 to 5-4, prompting concerns about judicial inde...
Knesset to Vote on Controversial Judicial Selection Bill
The Knesset will vote on Wednesday and Thursday on a revised bill amending Israel's judicial selection committee, replacing two independent lawyers with two politically appointed ones and lowering the majority needed for High Court appointments from 7-2 to 5-4, prompting concerns about judicial inde...
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Hungarian Judges Protest Erosion of Judicial Independence
Hundreds of Hungarian judges publicly protested, demanding better pay and judicial independence, after a former judge, Adrienn Laczo, resigned and publicly accused the government of abolishing judicial independence, citing cases like a 2024 media ruling that restricted press freedom.
Hungarian Judges Protest Erosion of Judicial Independence
Hundreds of Hungarian judges publicly protested, demanding better pay and judicial independence, after a former judge, Adrienn Laczo, resigned and publicly accused the government of abolishing judicial independence, citing cases like a 2024 media ruling that restricted press freedom.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Targets Lawyers Challenging Administration
President Trump issued an executive order on March 21st authorizing sanctions against lawyers and law firms involved in lawsuits challenging his administration's actions related to national security, election integrity, or policies impacting diversity programs and immigration; this follows over 130 ...
Trump Executive Order Targets Lawyers Challenging Administration
President Trump issued an executive order on March 21st authorizing sanctions against lawyers and law firms involved in lawsuits challenging his administration's actions related to national security, election integrity, or policies impacting diversity programs and immigration; this follows over 130 ...
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48% Bias Score
Lawyer Accused of Fraud Amidst Police Brutality Allegations
Armenian lawyer Roman Yeritsyan, who publicly denounced police brutality, is now facing criminal charges of fraud following a Yerevan resident's complaint; the police claim to have forwarded the case to the Investigative Committee, while Yeritsyan alleges this is retaliation for his activism.
Lawyer Accused of Fraud Amidst Police Brutality Allegations
Armenian lawyer Roman Yeritsyan, who publicly denounced police brutality, is now facing criminal charges of fraud following a Yerevan resident's complaint; the police claim to have forwarded the case to the Investigative Committee, while Yeritsyan alleges this is retaliation for his activism.
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US Official's Attack on Judges Exposes Global Threat to Constitutional Democracy
A high-ranking US executive official criticized federal judges for blocking the new president's decisions, highlighting a global threat to constitutional democracy where populist movements prioritize political will over the rule of law, echoing similar sentiments in Spain and elsewhere.
US Official's Attack on Judges Exposes Global Threat to Constitutional Democracy
A high-ranking US executive official criticized federal judges for blocking the new president's decisions, highlighting a global threat to constitutional democracy where populist movements prioritize political will over the rule of law, echoing similar sentiments in Spain and elsewhere.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Executive Orders Spark US Constitutional Crisis
Following his return to the White House, Donald Trump issued multiple executive orders, ignoring Congress and judicial rulings, leading to accusations of authoritarianism and a potential constitutional crisis as courts challenge the legality of his actions.
Trump's Executive Orders Spark US Constitutional Crisis
Following his return to the White House, Donald Trump issued multiple executive orders, ignoring Congress and judicial rulings, leading to accusations of authoritarianism and a potential constitutional crisis as courts challenge the legality of his actions.
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60% Bias Score
Former Judge Attempts to Remove Investigating Judge in Case Involving Prime Minister's Brother
A former judge, Luis José Sáenz de Tejada, expelled for domestic violence, is trying to remove Judge Beatriz Biedma from a case investigating favoritism towards the Spanish Prime Minister's brother in the Diputación de Badajoz, after Biedma presented evidence of favoritism, including emails.
Former Judge Attempts to Remove Investigating Judge in Case Involving Prime Minister's Brother
A former judge, Luis José Sáenz de Tejada, expelled for domestic violence, is trying to remove Judge Beatriz Biedma from a case investigating favoritism towards the Spanish Prime Minister's brother in the Diputación de Badajoz, after Biedma presented evidence of favoritism, including emails.
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Hegseth Mocks Judge After Ban on Transgender Troops Blocked
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mocked Judge Ana Reyes for blocking Trump's ban on transgender troops, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary, following similar attacks on judges who've blocked administration policies, prompting concerns about judicial independence.
Hegseth Mocks Judge After Ban on Transgender Troops Blocked
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mocked Judge Ana Reyes for blocking Trump's ban on transgender troops, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary, following similar attacks on judges who've blocked administration policies, prompting concerns about judicial independence.
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60% Bias Score
Hong Kong Court Rejects Jimmy Lai's Appeal, Raising Rule of Law Concerns
Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal rejected Jimmy Lai's appeal to allow his preferred lawyer, resulting in the pro-democracy activist being barred from using his chosen counsel in his national security trial. This decision, made on March 17, 2023, raises concerns about the erosion of Hong Kong's rule...
Hong Kong Court Rejects Jimmy Lai's Appeal, Raising Rule of Law Concerns
Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal rejected Jimmy Lai's appeal to allow his preferred lawyer, resulting in the pro-democracy activist being barred from using his chosen counsel in his national security trial. This decision, made on March 17, 2023, raises concerns about the erosion of Hong Kong's rule...
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Author Highlights Contrast Between Constitutional Court's Ideals and Current Media Practices
A Turkish author contrasts their 2009 visit to the Constitutional Court, emphasizing its design promoting equality between prosecution and defense, with the current media's practice of preemptively condemning individuals before trial, drawing parallels to past injustices.
Turkish Author Highlights Contrast Between Constitutional Court's Ideals and Current Media Practices
A Turkish author contrasts their 2009 visit to the Constitutional Court, emphasizing its design promoting equality between prosecution and defense, with the current media's practice of preemptively condemning individuals before trial, drawing parallels to past injustices.
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56% Bias Score
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