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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
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
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
CGPJ Defends Judge Amidst Government Criticism
The Permanent Commission of the CGPJ issued a statement defending the judge in Badajoz who sent the brother of Spain's Prime Minister and the leader of the Extremeña socialists to trial, following criticism from the government, emphasizing the importance of respecting judicial independence and maint...
CGPJ Defends Judge Amidst Government Criticism
The Permanent Commission of the CGPJ issued a statement defending the judge in Badajoz who sent the brother of Spain's Prime Minister and the leader of the Extremeña socialists to trial, following criticism from the government, emphasizing the importance of respecting judicial independence and maint...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Judiciary Plans Strike Over Judicial Reforms
Spanish judges and prosecutors are planning a strike on June 11th to protest judicial reforms they see as undermining judicial independence, increasing the risk of political influence, and potentially weakening the rule of law in Spain.
Spanish Judiciary Plans Strike Over Judicial Reforms
Spanish judges and prosecutors are planning a strike on June 11th to protest judicial reforms they see as undermining judicial independence, increasing the risk of political influence, and potentially weakening the rule of law in Spain.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Amnesty Law Undermines Rule of Law to Secure Sánchez's Power
The Spanish Parliament passed an amnesty law enabling individuals involved in the 2017 Catalan independence attempt to avoid prosecution, a move criticized for undermining the rule of law and securing Prime Minister Sánchez's political survival.
Spanish Amnesty Law Undermines Rule of Law to Secure Sánchez's Power
The Spanish Parliament passed an amnesty law enabling individuals involved in the 2017 Catalan independence attempt to avoid prosecution, a move criticized for undermining the rule of law and securing Prime Minister Sánchez's political survival.
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72% 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
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
PP Accuses Spanish Government of Democratic Backsliding
The Partido Popular (PP) accuses Spain's government of democratic backsliding, citing an amnesty law, potential Attorney General prosecution, alleged court pressure, and attacks on judicial independence, proposing institutional reforms and highlighting a lack of European precedent.
PP Accuses Spanish Government of Democratic Backsliding
The Partido Popular (PP) accuses Spain's government of democratic backsliding, citing an amnesty law, potential Attorney General prosecution, alleged court pressure, and attacks on judicial independence, proposing institutional reforms and highlighting a lack of European precedent.
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Judges to Strike over Concerns of Government Interference in Judiciary
Spanish judges and prosecutors plan a June 11th strike protesting the appointment of Félix Bolaños as Justice Minister, citing concerns over government interference in the judiciary and echoing past controversies like the 'fourth shift' system for judicial appointments.
Spanish Judges to Strike over Concerns of Government Interference in Judiciary
Spanish judges and prosecutors plan a June 11th strike protesting the appointment of Félix Bolaños as Justice Minister, citing concerns over government interference in the judiciary and echoing past controversies like the 'fourth shift' system for judicial appointments.
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64% Bias Score
Europarat Criticizes Initiative to Ease Deportation of Criminal Foreigners
Nine European countries, led by Italy and Denmark, proposed a review of the European Court of Human Rights' interpretation of the Convention on Human Rights to allow for easier deportation of criminal foreigners; the Europarat criticized this, emphasizing judicial independence from political influen...
Europarat Criticizes Initiative to Ease Deportation of Criminal Foreigners
Nine European countries, led by Italy and Denmark, proposed a review of the European Court of Human Rights' interpretation of the Convention on Human Rights to allow for easier deportation of criminal foreigners; the Europarat criticized this, emphasizing judicial independence from political influen...
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60% Bias Score
EU Countries Urge Easier Deportation of Criminal Foreigners, Facing Council of Europe Criticism
Nine EU countries (Italy, Denmark, Poland, Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czechia) called for changes to the European Convention on Human Rights to enable easier deportation of criminal foreigners; the Council of Europe criticized this initiative, emphasizing judicial independence fro...
EU Countries Urge Easier Deportation of Criminal Foreigners, Facing Council of Europe Criticism
Nine EU countries (Italy, Denmark, Poland, Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czechia) called for changes to the European Convention on Human Rights to enable easier deportation of criminal foreigners; the Council of Europe criticized this initiative, emphasizing judicial independence fro...
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44% Bias Score
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