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Revised Israeli Judicial Selection Bill Aims for Speedy Passage
The Knesset Constitution Committee is revising a bill to change Israel's Judicial Selection Committee's makeup, granting the governing coalition more power in judicial appointments; the revised bill, based on a proposal by Ministers Levin and Sa'ar, aims for passage by late February, addressing conc...
Revised Israeli Judicial Selection Bill Aims for Speedy Passage
The Knesset Constitution Committee is revising a bill to change Israel's Judicial Selection Committee's makeup, granting the governing coalition more power in judicial appointments; the revised bill, based on a proposal by Ministers Levin and Sa'ar, aims for passage by late February, addressing conc...
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40% Bias Score
Greek Judges Refute Reports of Autophorous Court Weekend Dysfunction
The Association of Judges and Prosecutors (EDJ) in Greece refutes media reports claiming that autophorous courts don't function on weekends and holidays, stating that these courts operate regularly on Saturdays and public holidays, as per court regulations, and that judges and prosecutors are assign...
Greek Judges Refute Reports of Autophorous Court Weekend Dysfunction
The Association of Judges and Prosecutors (EDJ) in Greece refutes media reports claiming that autophorous courts don't function on weekends and holidays, stating that these courts operate regularly on Saturdays and public holidays, as per court regulations, and that judges and prosecutors are assign...
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56% Bias Score
Bulgaria Forms New Coalition Government Amidst Deep-Rooted Corruption Concerns
Bulgaria's new coalition government, formed on January 16, 2024, comprises GERB, BSP, and ITN, with partial DPS support, aiming to address political instability and systemic corruption, despite concerns about its durability and potential for significant reforms.
Bulgaria Forms New Coalition Government Amidst Deep-Rooted Corruption Concerns
Bulgaria's new coalition government, formed on January 16, 2024, comprises GERB, BSP, and ITN, with partial DPS support, aiming to address political instability and systemic corruption, despite concerns about its durability and potential for significant reforms.
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48% Bias Score
Mexican Justices' Early Campaigning Undermines Upcoming Judicial Elections
Three Mexican Supreme Court justices and dozens of other judges are accused of using public funds for early campaigning in the upcoming June 1st judicial elections, exploiting a loophole in the recently implemented judicial reform, causing significant challenges to the National Electoral Institute a...
Mexican Justices' Early Campaigning Undermines Upcoming Judicial Elections
Three Mexican Supreme Court justices and dozens of other judges are accused of using public funds for early campaigning in the upcoming June 1st judicial elections, exploiting a loophole in the recently implemented judicial reform, causing significant challenges to the National Electoral Institute a...
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Judges Under Investigation for Leaks and Public Statements
The Spanish judiciary is investigating judges for public statements and leaked information, highlighting ethical breaches and raising concerns about transparency versus impartiality within the courts.
Spanish Judges Under Investigation for Leaks and Public Statements
The Spanish judiciary is investigating judges for public statements and leaked information, highlighting ethical breaches and raising concerns about transparency versus impartiality within the courts.
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48% Bias Score
PSOE Bill Restricts Popular Accusations, Eliminates Religious Offense Crime
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) submitted a bill to the Congress to restrict popular accusations in court, eliminate the crime of offending religious sentiments, and limit investigations based on press clippings, aiming to protect individuals from what it terms abusive legal actions.
PSOE Bill Restricts Popular Accusations, Eliminates Religious Offense Crime
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) submitted a bill to the Congress to restrict popular accusations in court, eliminate the crime of offending religious sentiments, and limit investigations based on press clippings, aiming to protect individuals from what it terms abusive legal actions.
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52% Bias Score
Israeli Author Likens Government to Firing Squad
An Israeli author draws parallels between Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and the current Israeli political climate, citing ministerial failures, rising violence, and social unrest as evidence of a government indifferent to its citizens' well-being.
Israeli Author Likens Government to Firing Squad
An Israeli author draws parallels between Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and the current Israeli political climate, citing ministerial failures, rising violence, and social unrest as evidence of a government indifferent to its citizens' well-being.
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60% Bias Score
Berlusconi Seeks Judicial Reform Amidst Concerns of Self-Serving Motives
Berlusconi's nearly 60-minute speech showcased his desire to reform Italy's judicial system, aiming to eliminate what he terms the 'political use of justice,' a move perceived by many as self-serving and threatening to the rule of law.
Berlusconi Seeks Judicial Reform Amidst Concerns of Self-Serving Motives
Berlusconi's nearly 60-minute speech showcased his desire to reform Italy's judicial system, aiming to eliminate what he terms the 'political use of justice,' a move perceived by many as self-serving and threatening to the rule of law.
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60% Bias Score
Madrid Rejects PSOE's Bill Limiting Popular Lawsuits, Citing Impact on Violence and Terrorism Cases
The Madrid regional government, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, strongly opposes the PSOE's proposed law limiting popular actions in judicial processes, fearing it will hinder their ability to prosecute cases of gender-based violence and terrorism, currently involving 28 active cases and over 70 past ones...
Madrid Rejects PSOE's Bill Limiting Popular Lawsuits, Citing Impact on Violence and Terrorism Cases
The Madrid regional government, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, strongly opposes the PSOE's proposed law limiting popular actions in judicial processes, fearing it will hinder their ability to prosecute cases of gender-based violence and terrorism, currently involving 28 active cases and over 70 past ones...
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Judicial Reform Raises Impunity Concerns
The Spanish PSOE party's proposed legal reform to limit "acción popular" (popular accusation) in criminal proceedings is raising concerns among judicial associations about potential government impunity and threats to judicial independence, particularly regarding investigations into political figures...
Spanish Judicial Reform Raises Impunity Concerns
The Spanish PSOE party's proposed legal reform to limit "acción popular" (popular accusation) in criminal proceedings is raising concerns among judicial associations about potential government impunity and threats to judicial independence, particularly regarding investigations into political figures...
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Plea Bargain System Flaws Exposed by Lawyer's Email
Lawyer Carlos Neira's February 2, 2024 email to the Madrid prosecutor's office admitting his client's crimes lacked the formal requirements for a plea bargain, leading to questions about confidentiality and potential legal breaches.
Spanish Plea Bargain System Flaws Exposed by Lawyer's Email
Lawyer Carlos Neira's February 2, 2024 email to the Madrid prosecutor's office admitting his client's crimes lacked the formal requirements for a plea bargain, leading to questions about confidentiality and potential legal breaches.
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52% Bias Score
Italian Parliament Rejects Judicial Reform Amendment Amidst Concerns Over Judicial Independence
Italy's parliament rejected a controversial amendment to judicial reforms, sparking concerns over the independence of the judiciary after the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSM) overwhelmingly opposed the reforms, citing potential for executive overreach and undermining judicial impartiality; th...
Italian Parliament Rejects Judicial Reform Amendment Amidst Concerns Over Judicial Independence
Italy's parliament rejected a controversial amendment to judicial reforms, sparking concerns over the independence of the judiciary after the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSM) overwhelmingly opposed the reforms, citing potential for executive overreach and undermining judicial impartiality; th...
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52% Bias Score
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