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China Standardizes Housing Rentals to Protect Tenants and Boost Market Health
China's new housing rental regulations, effective September 15th, standardize rental practices, protecting tenant rights and boosting market health by setting safety standards, clarifying contract terms, and defining responsibilities for landlords, rental companies, and agencies.
China Standardizes Housing Rentals to Protect Tenants and Boost Market Health
China's new housing rental regulations, effective September 15th, standardize rental practices, protecting tenant rights and boosting market health by setting safety standards, clarifying contract terms, and defining responsibilities for landlords, rental companies, and agencies.
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36% Bias Score
South Korea Reopens 1964 Sexual Assault Case, Prosecutors Apologize
In 2024, South Korea reopened the 1964 case of Choi Mal-ja, who was convicted of grievous bodily harm for biting her attacker during a sexual assault, prompting a formal apology from prosecutors and raising questions about historical injustices.
South Korea Reopens 1964 Sexual Assault Case, Prosecutors Apologize
In 2024, South Korea reopened the 1964 case of Choi Mal-ja, who was convicted of grievous bodily harm for biting her attacker during a sexual assault, prompting a formal apology from prosecutors and raising questions about historical injustices.
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44% Bias Score
Surge in Foreign-Related Cases in Chinese Courts
Chinese courts handled 15,000 civil and commercial lawsuits involving foreign entities in the first half of 2024, a 28 percent increase year-on-year, while maritime disputes rose by 36 percent to 10,000 cases, reflecting increased foreign investment and China's commitment to a supportive legal envir...
Surge in Foreign-Related Cases in Chinese Courts
Chinese courts handled 15,000 civil and commercial lawsuits involving foreign entities in the first half of 2024, a 28 percent increase year-on-year, while maritime disputes rose by 36 percent to 10,000 cases, reflecting increased foreign investment and China's commitment to a supportive legal envir...
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36% Bias Score
Man Jailed 30 Years After Child Sex Abuse
Thomas Brown, 47, was jailed for two years for indecently assaulting Kaylee Thompson in 1994 when she was four years old; the sentencing took place in 2024 after Thompson, now 35, reported the incident to police in 2021 following years of trauma and difficulty reporting the crime, highlighting issue...
Man Jailed 30 Years After Child Sex Abuse
Thomas Brown, 47, was jailed for two years for indecently assaulting Kaylee Thompson in 1994 when she was four years old; the sentencing took place in 2024 after Thompson, now 35, reported the incident to police in 2021 following years of trauma and difficulty reporting the crime, highlighting issue...
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52% Bias Score
New Greek Decree Addresses Settlement Boundary Issues, Unblocking Construction in Thousands of Villages"
Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy issued a Q&A on a new Presidential Decree setting criteria for demarcating settlements under 2,000 inhabitants, addressing Council of State rulings that invalidated previous boundaries and stalled construction, impacting 12,000 settlements.
New Greek Decree Addresses Settlement Boundary Issues, Unblocking Construction in Thousands of Villages"
Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy issued a Q&A on a new Presidential Decree setting criteria for demarcating settlements under 2,000 inhabitants, addressing Council of State rulings that invalidated previous boundaries and stalled construction, impacting 12,000 settlements.
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48% Bias Score
Mexican Senate Considers Ending Mandatory Robes for Supreme Court Justices
The Mexican Senate is considering a bill to eliminate the mandatory use of robes for Supreme Court justices, prompted by the election of Hugo Aguilar Ortiz, who plans to wear indigenous attire instead, aiming for a more inclusive image of the court.
Mexican Senate Considers Ending Mandatory Robes for Supreme Court Justices
The Mexican Senate is considering a bill to eliminate the mandatory use of robes for Supreme Court justices, prompted by the election of Hugo Aguilar Ortiz, who plans to wear indigenous attire instead, aiming for a more inclusive image of the court.
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court Overturns LIBOR Trader Conviction, Exposing UK Justice System Flaws
The UK Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Tom Hayes, a former trader, for manipulating the LIBOR interest rate, exposing flaws in the British justice system's handling of complex financial fraud cases and potentially impacting Britain's economic competitiveness.
Supreme Court Overturns LIBOR Trader Conviction, Exposing UK Justice System Flaws
The UK Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Tom Hayes, a former trader, for manipulating the LIBOR interest rate, exposing flaws in the British justice system's handling of complex financial fraud cases and potentially impacting Britain's economic competitiveness.
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64% Bias Score
China's Courts See Surge in Foreign-Related Cases
Chinese courts handled 15,000 first-instance civil and commercial lawsuits involving foreign litigants in the first half of 2024, a 28 percent increase year-on-year, with maritime disputes rising by 36 percent to 10,000 cases, reflecting China's push for high-quality development and further opening-...
China's Courts See Surge in Foreign-Related Cases
Chinese courts handled 15,000 first-instance civil and commercial lawsuits involving foreign litigants in the first half of 2024, a 28 percent increase year-on-year, with maritime disputes rising by 36 percent to 10,000 cases, reflecting China's push for high-quality development and further opening-...
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36% Bias Score
Czech Republic Criminalizes Communist Propaganda
Czech President Petr Pavel signed a law criminalizing communist propaganda, mirroring the penalties for Nazi promotion, prompting criticism from the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSČM) who view it as politically motivated, despite the party's current lack of parliamentary representation.
Czech Republic Criminalizes Communist Propaganda
Czech President Petr Pavel signed a law criminalizing communist propaganda, mirroring the penalties for Nazi promotion, prompting criticism from the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSČM) who view it as politically motivated, despite the party's current lack of parliamentary representation.
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44% Bias Score
German Minister Proposes Joint Parenthood for Lesbian Couples
German Justice Minister Hubig proposes legal changes allowing lesbian couples joint parenthood from the start, facing resistance from coalition partners and highlighting concerns over the current adoption process deemed cumbersome and potentially harmful to children. Several German courts consider t...
German Minister Proposes Joint Parenthood for Lesbian Couples
German Justice Minister Hubig proposes legal changes allowing lesbian couples joint parenthood from the start, facing resistance from coalition partners and highlighting concerns over the current adoption process deemed cumbersome and potentially harmful to children. Several German courts consider t...
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40% Bias Score
Australia Amends Family Law Act, Clarifying Pet Ownership in Separations
Australia's amended Family Law Act clarifies pet ownership in separation cases, considering factors like care history, attachment, and family violence, impacting asset division and potentially reducing court cases.
Australia Amends Family Law Act, Clarifying Pet Ownership in Separations
Australia's amended Family Law Act clarifies pet ownership in separation cases, considering factors like care history, attachment, and family violence, impacting asset division and potentially reducing court cases.
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20% Bias Score
Man Jailed for Arson After Police Release Despite Victim's Warnings
Adrian West, 61, was jailed for six years after burning down his ex-girlfriend's house in Crawley, Sussex, killing her dog, following a previous assault and police release without charge despite the victim's warnings.
Man Jailed for Arson After Police Release Despite Victim's Warnings
Adrian West, 61, was jailed for six years after burning down his ex-girlfriend's house in Crawley, Sussex, killing her dog, following a previous assault and police release without charge despite the victim's warnings.
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20% Bias Score
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