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Germany's Stalled Family Law Reform Leaves Multi-Parent Families in Limbo
The collapse of Germany's Ampel coalition halts a planned family law reform, leaving families with multiple parents, like 12-year-old Michi's, facing legal uncertainty and inequality regarding parental rights, healthcare access, and inheritance.
Germany's Stalled Family Law Reform Leaves Multi-Parent Families in Limbo
The collapse of Germany's Ampel coalition halts a planned family law reform, leaving families with multiple parents, like 12-year-old Michi's, facing legal uncertainty and inequality regarding parental rights, healthcare access, and inheritance.
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44% Bias Score
Manslaughter Acquittal Highlights Challenges in Prosecuting Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides
A British court acquitted Ryan Wellings of manslaughter in the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes, who died by suicide, highlighting challenges in prosecuting such cases despite increased police awareness and ongoing efforts by the Crown Prosecution Service to pursue these charges.
Manslaughter Acquittal Highlights Challenges in Prosecuting Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides
A British court acquitted Ryan Wellings of manslaughter in the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes, who died by suicide, highlighting challenges in prosecuting such cases despite increased police awareness and ongoing efforts by the Crown Prosecution Service to pursue these charges.
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52% Bias Score
Japanese Courts Rule Against Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amidst Growing Public Support
Japanese courts are increasingly ruling against the ban on same-sex marriage, citing constitutional violations, while public support for legalization is at 71%, creating pressure for parliamentary action despite the ruling party's historical resistance.
Japanese Courts Rule Against Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amidst Growing Public Support
Japanese courts are increasingly ruling against the ban on same-sex marriage, citing constitutional violations, while public support for legalization is at 71%, creating pressure for parliamentary action despite the ruling party's historical resistance.
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36% Bias Score
Greece Strengthens Domestic Violence Laws with Increased Penalties and Faster Trials
Greece's new domestic violence bill, in public consultation until January 7, 2025, increases penalties, streamlines trials, and establishes a reporting database, mirroring the approach used for sports violence legislation, and incorporates EU Directive 2024/1385.
Greece Strengthens Domestic Violence Laws with Increased Penalties and Faster Trials
Greece's new domestic violence bill, in public consultation until January 7, 2025, increases penalties, streamlines trials, and establishes a reporting database, mirroring the approach used for sports violence legislation, and incorporates EU Directive 2024/1385.
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24% Bias Score
52 Women Accuse Film Director of Sexual Harassment, Exposing Systemic Barriers to Justice
Following an EL PAÍS investigation, 52 women accused film director Eduard Cortés of sexual harassment, highlighting systemic issues within the legal system and film industry that impede reporting and prosecution of sexual assault cases.
52 Women Accuse Film Director of Sexual Harassment, Exposing Systemic Barriers to Justice
Following an EL PAÍS investigation, 52 women accused film director Eduard Cortés of sexual harassment, highlighting systemic issues within the legal system and film industry that impede reporting and prosecution of sexual assault cases.
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36% Bias Score
Mass Rape Trial in France: 51 Men Convicted
A French court convicted 51 men, including Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, for the aggravated rape of Pelicot, who was drugged for nearly a decade; the trial, publicized by Pelicot's decision to waive anonymity, has sparked global conversations about sexual assault.
Mass Rape Trial in France: 51 Men Convicted
A French court convicted 51 men, including Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, for the aggravated rape of Pelicot, who was drugged for nearly a decade; the trial, publicized by Pelicot's decision to waive anonymity, has sparked global conversations about sexual assault.
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16% Bias Score
Iraq Legalizes Child Marriage, Sparking Outrage
The Iraqi parliament passed a law allowing child marriage, with girls as young as nine permitted to marry under Shia law and 15 under Sunni law, overturning a decades-old ban and sparking widespread outrage.
Iraq Legalizes Child Marriage, Sparking Outrage
The Iraqi parliament passed a law allowing child marriage, with girls as young as nine permitted to marry under Shia law and 15 under Sunni law, overturning a decades-old ban and sparking widespread outrage.
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56% Bias Score
Death Prevents Prosecution in Historical Child Abuse Case
Killian Steele, 60, a sound engineer, was repeatedly raped at a North Berwick children's home in the 1970s by a staff member who died before facing prosecution, despite a recent legal change allowing the case to proceed; Mr. Steele's case highlights the delays and challenges in prosecuting historica...
Death Prevents Prosecution in Historical Child Abuse Case
Killian Steele, 60, a sound engineer, was repeatedly raped at a North Berwick children's home in the 1970s by a staff member who died before facing prosecution, despite a recent legal change allowing the case to proceed; Mr. Steele's case highlights the delays and challenges in prosecuting historica...
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40% Bias Score
High Court Ruling on Clerical Abuse Prompts Calls for Urgent Legislative Reform
The High Court ruled that the Ballarat Catholic diocese isn't liable for abuse by Father Bryan Coffey, impacting thousands of cases nationwide; attorneys-general will meet to consider urgent legislative reforms, prompted by a survivor's call for 'DP's Law'.
High Court Ruling on Clerical Abuse Prompts Calls for Urgent Legislative Reform
The High Court ruled that the Ballarat Catholic diocese isn't liable for abuse by Father Bryan Coffey, impacting thousands of cases nationwide; attorneys-general will meet to consider urgent legislative reforms, prompted by a survivor's call for 'DP's Law'.
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40% Bias Score
Egypt's Senate Approves Medical Liability Law Amidst Doctors' Strong Opposition
Egypt's Senate passed a new medical liability law aimed at enhancing patient rights and unifying legal frameworks for medical professionals; however, the Doctors Syndicate strongly opposes it, citing concerns over potential legal repercussions for physicians and plans to push for amendments.
Egypt's Senate Approves Medical Liability Law Amidst Doctors' Strong Opposition
Egypt's Senate passed a new medical liability law aimed at enhancing patient rights and unifying legal frameworks for medical professionals; however, the Doctors Syndicate strongly opposes it, citing concerns over potential legal repercussions for physicians and plans to push for amendments.
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36% Bias Score
Excessive Paperwork in Real Estate Transactions: Ineffective Disclosures and Potential Solutions
New York City apartment leases and residential mortgage loan closings are burdened by excessive paperwork, including numerous disclosures that are largely unread, creating inefficiencies and increased costs.
Excessive Paperwork in Real Estate Transactions: Ineffective Disclosures and Potential Solutions
New York City apartment leases and residential mortgage loan closings are burdened by excessive paperwork, including numerous disclosures that are largely unread, creating inefficiencies and increased costs.
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52% Bias Score
Germany to Address Legal Gaps in Online Violence Against Women
German Women's Minister Lisa Paus seeks to close legal loopholes allowing straffrei possession of violent videos against adult women, revealed by networks like Telegram, while stricter regulations on knock-out drops failed due to the government coalition collapse.
Germany to Address Legal Gaps in Online Violence Against Women
German Women's Minister Lisa Paus seeks to close legal loopholes allowing straffrei possession of violent videos against adult women, revealed by networks like Telegram, while stricter regulations on knock-out drops failed due to the government coalition collapse.
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40% Bias Score
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