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Appeal Challenges Long Sentences for UK Climate Activists
Sixteen climate activists are appealing their unusually long sentences—up to five years—for non-violent Just Stop Oil protests in 2022, arguing that judges disregarded their conscientious motives, setting a potentially significant precedent for future civil disobedience cases.
Appeal Challenges Long Sentences for UK Climate Activists
Sixteen climate activists are appealing their unusually long sentences—up to five years—for non-violent Just Stop Oil protests in 2022, arguing that judges disregarded their conscientious motives, setting a potentially significant precedent for future civil disobedience cases.
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44% Bias Score
UK Restricts Legal Challenges to Infrastructure Projects to Boost Growth
The UK government will limit legal challenges to major infrastructure projects by restricting appeals of High Court rulings deemed "totally without merit," aiming to accelerate development and boost economic growth, despite concerns from environmental groups about potential environmental damage.
UK Restricts Legal Challenges to Infrastructure Projects to Boost Growth
The UK government will limit legal challenges to major infrastructure projects by restricting appeals of High Court rulings deemed "totally without merit," aiming to accelerate development and boost economic growth, despite concerns from environmental groups about potential environmental damage.
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56% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Release of Trump Classified Documents Report to Congress
A federal judge blocked the Justice Department from sharing Jack Smith's classified documents report with Congress due to concerns about premature public disclosure, rejecting the DOJ's argument for congressional review to inform potential legislative reforms and citing the absence of a historical p...
Judge Blocks Release of Trump Classified Documents Report to Congress
A federal judge blocked the Justice Department from sharing Jack Smith's classified documents report with Congress due to concerns about premature public disclosure, rejecting the DOJ's argument for congressional review to inform potential legislative reforms and citing the absence of a historical p...
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40% Bias Score
Texas Judge Blocks Biden Admin Rule on Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care Privacy
A Texas federal judge temporarily blocked a Biden administration rule strengthening privacy protections for those seeking abortions and gender-affirming care, siding with a doctor who argued the rule was unlawful and could hinder reporting of child abuse; the ruling comes amid ongoing legal challeng...
Texas Judge Blocks Biden Admin Rule on Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care Privacy
A Texas federal judge temporarily blocked a Biden administration rule strengthening privacy protections for those seeking abortions and gender-affirming care, siding with a doctor who argued the rule was unlawful and could hinder reporting of child abuse; the ruling comes amid ongoing legal challeng...
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56% Bias Score
A69 Highway Protest in Toulouse: Court Decision Fuels Demonstrations
Approximately 800 to 2200 people protested in Toulouse on December 15th against the controversial A69 highway, criticizing a court decision that allows construction to continue despite ongoing legal challenges, with protestors planning further legal action.
A69 Highway Protest in Toulouse: Court Decision Fuels Demonstrations
Approximately 800 to 2200 people protested in Toulouse on December 15th against the controversial A69 highway, criticizing a court decision that allows construction to continue despite ongoing legal challenges, with protestors planning further legal action.
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52% Bias Score
UK Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Bill Amid Concerns Over Court Backlogs
The UK Parliament passed the Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill, allowing assisted dying for mentally competent adults with under six months to live, requiring two doctors' approvals and a High Court judge's sign-off; however, concerns exist regarding potential court backlogs and a suggestion to limi...
UK Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Bill Amid Concerns Over Court Backlogs
The UK Parliament passed the Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill, allowing assisted dying for mentally competent adults with under six months to live, requiring two doctors' approvals and a High Court judge's sign-off; however, concerns exist regarding potential court backlogs and a suggestion to limi...
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52% Bias Score
Labour Prioritizes Economic Growth Over Net-Zero Targets
Labour's new economic plan prioritizes growth over immediate climate action, aiming to accelerate infrastructure projects by reforming judicial reviews and potentially expanding airport capacity, despite concerns about environmental impact and internal party divisions.
Labour Prioritizes Economic Growth Over Net-Zero Targets
Labour's new economic plan prioritizes growth over immediate climate action, aiming to accelerate infrastructure projects by reforming judicial reviews and potentially expanding airport capacity, despite concerns about environmental impact and internal party divisions.
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64% Bias Score
Turkish Court Overturns FETÖ Conviction, Citing Lack of Evidence
The Turkish Constitutional Court overturned a teacher's conviction for FETÖ membership, citing insufficient evidence of knowledge of the group's terrorist nature before its official designation; the court ordered a retrial, emphasizing the need for proof of intent and awareness of the organization's...
Turkish Court Overturns FETÖ Conviction, Citing Lack of Evidence
The Turkish Constitutional Court overturned a teacher's conviction for FETÖ membership, citing insufficient evidence of knowledge of the group's terrorist nature before its official designation; the court ordered a retrial, emphasizing the need for proof of intent and awareness of the organization's...
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Ben-Gvir's Control Over Police Investigations
Israel's Supreme Court invalidated a section of the amended Police Ordinance granting National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir authority over police investigations, due to its unconstitutionality; five justices supported the ruling while four opposed it.
Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Ben-Gvir's Control Over Police Investigations
Israel's Supreme Court invalidated a section of the amended Police Ordinance granting National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir authority over police investigations, due to its unconstitutionality; five justices supported the ruling while four opposed it.
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52% Bias Score
Montana Supreme Court Upholds Landmark Climate Ruling
The Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the state's fossil fuel permitting policy, which does not consider greenhouse gas emissions, is unconstitutional, setting a precedent for climate action lawsuits; the decision was celebrated by young climate activists who brought the lawsuit...
Montana Supreme Court Upholds Landmark Climate Ruling
The Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the state's fossil fuel permitting policy, which does not consider greenhouse gas emissions, is unconstitutional, setting a precedent for climate action lawsuits; the decision was celebrated by young climate activists who brought the lawsuit...
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48% Bias Score
2,600 Drug Convictions to be Vacated in Broward County Crack Cocaine Sting Case
Florida State Attorney Harold Pryor will vacate nearly 2,600 drug convictions from a Broward County Sheriff's Office sting operation (1988-1990) where deputies manufactured and sold crack cocaine to buyers who were subsequently arrested and convicted, a practice deemed unlawful by the Florida Suprem...
2,600 Drug Convictions to be Vacated in Broward County Crack Cocaine Sting Case
Florida State Attorney Harold Pryor will vacate nearly 2,600 drug convictions from a Broward County Sheriff's Office sting operation (1988-1990) where deputies manufactured and sold crack cocaine to buyers who were subsequently arrested and convicted, a practice deemed unlawful by the Florida Suprem...
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20% Bias Score
Judges Recuse in Drug Trafficker Appeal After Undercover Agent Suicide
Three judges recused themselves from the appeal of convicted drug trafficker Joop M. due to concerns about impartiality, stemming from an undercover agent's suicide and controversial actions, resulting in a delayed trial and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement and the judiciary.
Judges Recuse in Drug Trafficker Appeal After Undercover Agent Suicide
Three judges recused themselves from the appeal of convicted drug trafficker Joop M. due to concerns about impartiality, stemming from an undercover agent's suicide and controversial actions, resulting in a delayed trial and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement and the judiciary.
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40% Bias Score
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