Spanish Plaintiffs Denounce Judicial Restrictions on Popular Accusations
Three Spanish plaintiffs' groups—Hazte Oír, Iustitia Europa, and Adade—denounced restrictions imposed by judges in several cases against the government, including the José Luis Ábalos case where the Supreme Court appointed the Popular Party as the sole representative of all plaintiffs, preventing ot...
Spanish Plaintiffs Denounce Judicial Restrictions on Popular Accusations
Three Spanish plaintiffs' groups—Hazte Oír, Iustitia Europa, and Adade—denounced restrictions imposed by judges in several cases against the government, including the José Luis Ábalos case where the Supreme Court appointed the Popular Party as the sole representative of all plaintiffs, preventing ot...
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52% Bias Score
African Thinkers Challenge Colonial Legal Systems at UN Conference
At a UN conference in New York, leading African thinkers challenged colonial legacies in legal systems, advocating for justice rooted in African traditions; discussions included the duality of formal and customary justice, technology's role, and the need for Africa-led solutions.
African Thinkers Challenge Colonial Legal Systems at UN Conference
At a UN conference in New York, leading African thinkers challenged colonial legacies in legal systems, advocating for justice rooted in African traditions; discussions included the duality of formal and customary justice, technology's role, and the need for Africa-led solutions.
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40% Bias Score
Hungary: Sweeping Legislative Changes Raise Concerns About Democratic Backsliding
The Hungarian Parliament amended 27 laws on December 17th, including constitutional changes to allow for the appointment of a Prosecutor General from outside the prosecutorial service, electoral boundary redrawing that disproportionately affects opposition strongholds, and changes to the governance ...
Hungary: Sweeping Legislative Changes Raise Concerns About Democratic Backsliding
The Hungarian Parliament amended 27 laws on December 17th, including constitutional changes to allow for the appointment of a Prosecutor General from outside the prosecutorial service, electoral boundary redrawing that disproportionately affects opposition strongholds, and changes to the governance ...
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60% Bias Score
Ten-Point Advisory on Responsible Governance
A ten-point advisory warns a likely politician against insulting congress members, using simplistic solutions, attacking the press, and other actions, emphasizing the importance of constructive political engagement and respect for democratic institutions.
Ten-Point Advisory on Responsible Governance
A ten-point advisory warns a likely politician against insulting congress members, using simplistic solutions, attacking the press, and other actions, emphasizing the importance of constructive political engagement and respect for democratic institutions.
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40% Bias Score
Xi Urges Continued Progress, Recalling Late Legislator Qiao Shi
President Xi Jinping, during a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of Qiao Shi's birth, called for continued progress in building a strong nation, emphasizing Party discipline, rule of law, and people-centered development, drawing lessons from Qiao Shi's contributions to the Party and the country...
Xi Urges Continued Progress, Recalling Late Legislator Qiao Shi
President Xi Jinping, during a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of Qiao Shi's birth, called for continued progress in building a strong nation, emphasizing Party discipline, rule of law, and people-centered development, drawing lessons from Qiao Shi's contributions to the Party and the country...
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Government Attacks Judiciary Amid Upcoming Court Cases
The Spanish government is attacking its judiciary, accusing judges of a right-wing conspiracy, amid upcoming court cases involving people close to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez; this unprecedented attack on judicial independence is causing political tension and risks harming democratic institutions.
Spanish Government Attacks Judiciary Amid Upcoming Court Cases
The Spanish government is attacking its judiciary, accusing judges of a right-wing conspiracy, amid upcoming court cases involving people close to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez; this unprecedented attack on judicial independence is causing political tension and risks harming democratic institutions.
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64% Bias Score
Global Forced Displacement Reaches 117.3 Million, UNDP Expands Legal Aid Efforts
The UNHCR reported 117.3 million forcibly displaced people globally by the end of 2023—a number that has more than tripled in a decade—due to conflicts, persecution, and climate change; UNDP is working to address this through legal aid and partnerships.
Global Forced Displacement Reaches 117.3 Million, UNDP Expands Legal Aid Efforts
The UNHCR reported 117.3 million forcibly displaced people globally by the end of 2023—a number that has more than tripled in a decade—due to conflicts, persecution, and climate change; UNDP is working to address this through legal aid and partnerships.
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28% Bias Score
North Macedonian Vice PM Flees Amid Corruption Concerns
Artan Grubi, North Macedonia's former vice prime minister, fled the country on December 17, 2024, shortly before a planned police raid, raising concerns about corruption and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement.
North Macedonian Vice PM Flees Amid Corruption Concerns
Artan Grubi, North Macedonia's former vice prime minister, fled the country on December 17, 2024, shortly before a planned police raid, raising concerns about corruption and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement.
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60% Bias Score
Imprisoned Turkish MP Condemns Government's Handling of Constitution and Public Resources
Imprisoned Turkish MP Can Atalay, elected by Hatay residents, sent a letter from Silivri Prison to the TBMM during budget discussions, criticizing the government's handling of the constitution and public resources, citing specific examples from his legal work and expressing concerns about worker and...
Imprisoned Turkish MP Condemns Government's Handling of Constitution and Public Resources
Imprisoned Turkish MP Can Atalay, elected by Hatay residents, sent a letter from Silivri Prison to the TBMM during budget discussions, criticizing the government's handling of the constitution and public resources, citing specific examples from his legal work and expressing concerns about worker and...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Attacks Judge After Hush-Money Conviction Appeal Rejected
Donald Trump attacked Judge Juan Merchan, calling him names after his rejection of Trump's appeal to overturn his hush-money conviction. The judge's 41-page ruling stated Trump's actions were outside his presidential duties and that evidence from his White House years was a small part of the case. T...
Trump Attacks Judge After Hush-Money Conviction Appeal Rejected
Donald Trump attacked Judge Juan Merchan, calling him names after his rejection of Trump's appeal to overturn his hush-money conviction. The judge's 41-page ruling stated Trump's actions were outside his presidential duties and that evidence from his White House years was a small part of the case. T...
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60% Bias Score
DRC Constitutional Court Publishes First Ruling Bulletin
The Constitutional Court of the DRC, under Professor Dieudonné Kamuleta, published its first bulletin of rulings (2022-2023), a 400+ page document containing 65 decisions to improve transparency and access to constitutional jurisprudence for the public and officials.
DRC Constitutional Court Publishes First Ruling Bulletin
The Constitutional Court of the DRC, under Professor Dieudonné Kamuleta, published its first bulletin of rulings (2022-2023), a 400+ page document containing 65 decisions to improve transparency and access to constitutional jurisprudence for the public and officials.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Government Accuses Judges of Bias Against Sánchez
The Spanish government is publicly criticizing judges it believes are biased against President Sánchez, citing public opinion polls showing distrust in the judiciary's impartiality and accusing judges of politically motivated actions against the executive branch. This follows several court rulings u...
Spanish Government Accuses Judges of Bias Against Sánchez
The Spanish government is publicly criticizing judges it believes are biased against President Sánchez, citing public opinion polls showing distrust in the judiciary's impartiality and accusing judges of politically motivated actions against the executive branch. This follows several court rulings u...
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60% Bias Score