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UK to expand out-of-court resolutions for low-level crimes amid justice crisis
Thousands of UK offenders will avoid court under new plans to resolve low-level crimes outside court, potentially resulting in less punishment and no criminal record, causing concerns about leniency and public confidence.
UK to expand out-of-court resolutions for low-level crimes amid justice crisis
Thousands of UK offenders will avoid court under new plans to resolve low-level crimes outside court, potentially resulting in less punishment and no criminal record, causing concerns about leniency and public confidence.
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60% Bias Score
Proposed Intermediate Court to Tackle Crown Court Backlog
To tackle the Crown Courts' backlog, a review recommends creating an intermediate court for cases presently triable either way, utilizing judges and magistrates instead of juries, potentially impacting 12,532 sexual offense cases and causing concern about the right to jury trials.
Proposed Intermediate Court to Tackle Crown Court Backlog
To tackle the Crown Courts' backlog, a review recommends creating an intermediate court for cases presently triable either way, utilizing judges and magistrates instead of juries, potentially impacting 12,532 sexual offense cases and causing concern about the right to jury trials.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Judges' Strike Deemed Illegal by CGPJ
The Spanish General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) declared illegal a planned judges' strike due to lack of legal basis; the strike, organized by five associations (excluding the progressive one), protests government reforms to judicial access and the Prosecutor's Office.
Spanish Judges' Strike Deemed Illegal by CGPJ
The Spanish General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) declared illegal a planned judges' strike due to lack of legal basis; the strike, organized by five associations (excluding the progressive one), protests government reforms to judicial access and the Prosecutor's Office.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Rape Victims Gain Right to Challenge Case Dismissals in New UK Pilot
A six-month pilot program launching in the West Midlands will allow victims of rape and serious sexual assault to challenge a prosecutor's decision to drop their case, potentially reactivating cases previously dismissed mid-trial; this reform follows a record high in crown court backlog for rape and...
Rape Victims Gain Right to Challenge Case Dismissals in New UK Pilot
A six-month pilot program launching in the West Midlands will allow victims of rape and serious sexual assault to challenge a prosecutor's decision to drop their case, potentially reactivating cases previously dismissed mid-trial; this reform follows a record high in crown court backlog for rape and...
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20% Bias Score
CPS Launches Pilot Program Allowing Rape Victims to Request Case Review
A six-month pilot program in the West Midlands will grant victims of rape and serious sexual assault the right to request a case review by a different prosecutor if the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) intends to drop charges, aiming to improve victim support and address the record-high backlog of se...
CPS Launches Pilot Program Allowing Rape Victims to Request Case Review
A six-month pilot program in the West Midlands will grant victims of rape and serious sexual assault the right to request a case review by a different prosecutor if the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) intends to drop charges, aiming to improve victim support and address the record-high backlog of se...
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36% Bias Score
France Proposes Stricter Sentencing After Post-Match Violence
Following celebratory violence after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win, French Prime Minister Borne and Justice Minister Darmanin proposed stricter sentencing, including minimum prison terms for assaulting officials, in response to 563 arrests and public outrage, despite concerns about pris...
France Proposes Stricter Sentencing After Post-Match Violence
Following celebratory violence after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win, French Prime Minister Borne and Justice Minister Darmanin proposed stricter sentencing, including minimum prison terms for assaulting officials, in response to 563 arrests and public outrage, despite concerns about pris...
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52% Bias Score
MP reveals abuse to advocate for stronger domestic violence laws
British MP Josh Babarinde revealed his childhood physical abuse, advocating for legal changes to make domestic abuse a specific criminal offense to prevent abusers from early release from prison and improve victim protection.
MP reveals abuse to advocate for stronger domestic violence laws
British MP Josh Babarinde revealed his childhood physical abuse, advocating for legal changes to make domestic abuse a specific criminal offense to prevent abusers from early release from prison and improve victim protection.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Romania's Judicial Reform Stalled by Conservative Judge Appointments
President Nicușor Dan's inaction allowed for the appointments of conservative judges Lia Savonea (ICCJ), Roxana Petcu (Judicial Inspection), and Mihai Busuioc (CCR), undermining judicial reform and potentially hindering Romania's progress.
Romania's Judicial Reform Stalled by Conservative Judge Appointments
President Nicușor Dan's inaction allowed for the appointments of conservative judges Lia Savonea (ICCJ), Roxana Petcu (Judicial Inspection), and Mihai Busuioc (CCR), undermining judicial reform and potentially hindering Romania's progress.
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64% Bias Score
Spanish Ministry of Justice Demands Ruling on Planned Judges' Strike
The Spanish Ministry of Justice is pressuring the General Council of the Judiciary to rule on the legality of a July 1-3 judges' strike protesting government-led judicial reforms, demanding salary deductions for participating judges, and creating a clash between conservative and progressive members ...
Spanish Ministry of Justice Demands Ruling on Planned Judges' Strike
The Spanish Ministry of Justice is pressuring the General Council of the Judiciary to rule on the legality of a July 1-3 judges' strike protesting government-led judicial reforms, demanding salary deductions for participating judges, and creating a clash between conservative and progressive members ...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Law Change Proposed to Combat Labor Exploitation
A Dutch au pair's case of severe labor exploitation, involving withheld wages, passport confiscation, and threats, highlights the need for a law change to criminalize such abuses as human trafficking, currently debated in the Dutch Parliament.
Dutch Law Change Proposed to Combat Labor Exploitation
A Dutch au pair's case of severe labor exploitation, involving withheld wages, passport confiscation, and threats, highlights the need for a law change to criminalize such abuses as human trafficking, currently debated in the Dutch Parliament.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Passes Amended Criminal Justice Law, Sparking Opposition Backlash
Turkey's parliament passed a law amending criminal and security measures, increasing penalties for certain crimes, expanding home confinement eligibility for specific groups, but notably excluding a Covid-19 related leniency provision, sparking opposition criticism.
Turkey Passes Amended Criminal Justice Law, Sparking Opposition Backlash
Turkey's parliament passed a law amending criminal and security measures, increasing penalties for certain crimes, expanding home confinement eligibility for specific groups, but notably excluding a Covid-19 related leniency provision, sparking opposition criticism.
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44% Bias Score
Greece strengthens rule of law, targets top-20 global ranking by 2030
Greece's government details significant rule-of-law improvements, including macroeconomic stabilization, investment-grade recovery, and reduced European Commission recommendations, achieved through judicial reforms, anti-corruption measures, and investments totaling nearly €700 million, aiming for t...
Greece strengthens rule of law, targets top-20 global ranking by 2030
Greece's government details significant rule-of-law improvements, including macroeconomic stabilization, investment-grade recovery, and reduced European Commission recommendations, achieved through judicial reforms, anti-corruption measures, and investments totaling nearly €700 million, aiming for t...
Progress
44% Bias Score
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