Tag #Rule Of Law

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Turkish Judge Investigated After Overturning Acquittal

A Turkish judge's acquittal of Ayşe Barım was overturned by a higher court, sparking an investigation into the judge's actions and raising concerns about judicial independence in Turkey, potentially setting a precedent of prosecutorial influence over judicial autonomy.

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Istanbul Bar Association Unites Against Government Crackdown

The Istanbul Bar Association's call for an investigation into the deaths of two journalists in Syria resulted in charges against its leadership, yet all internal factions united in defiance, leading to an extraordinary general assembly.

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Trump Attempts Dismissal of US Attorneys, Raising Concerns of Systemic Undermining

US President Trump's recent X post, "He who saves his Country does not violate any Law," precedes his attempt to dismiss nearly 70 Biden-appointed US Attorneys, prompting concerns about an attack on the US justice system and potential constitutional crisis.

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Erdoğan's Post-Trip Shift: A Conciliatory Tone Amidst Ongoing Political Tensions

President Erdoğan's recent trip appears to have influenced his political discourse, resulting in a more conciliatory approach, although concerns remain regarding Turkey's democratic stability following actions against dissenting voices and investigations into the CHP.

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Federal Prosecutor Resigns Over Lack of Evidence in Biden Administration Grant Investigation

Longtime federal prosecutor Denise Cheung resigned on Tuesday rather than follow orders from Trump-appointed officials to initiate a criminal investigation into environmental grants awarded during the Biden administration due to insufficient evidence, highlighting a pattern of resignations amid conc...

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Franse burgemeester staat terecht voor weigering huwelijk met illegale immigrant

Burgemeester Robert Ménard van Béziers, Frankrijk, staat terecht voor het weigeren om een huwelijk te voltrekken tussen een Franse vrouw en een Algerijnse man zonder verblijfsvergunning, mogelijk met een gevangenisstraf van vijf jaar en een boete van €75.000 voor het schenden van het recht om te tro...

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Justice Department Seeks Dismissal of Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams Amidst Resignations and Allegations of Political Interference

A federal judge is considering a Justice Department request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, after the Manhattan U.S. Attorney resigned for refusing to drop the charges, citing a potential quid pro quo involving immigration enforcement and alleging political inte...

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Politicians' Attacks on Judges Spark Concerns Over Safety and Rule of Law

Former extremism tsar Lord Walney criticized shadow cabinet ministers Robert Jenrick and Chris Philp for their attacks on judges' integrity, warning that their words are putting judges' lives at risk, following similar concerns raised by the Lady Chief Justice about comments made by Keir Starmer and...

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Justice Department Prosecutor Resigns Over Trump Appointee's Order

A veteran Justice Department prosecutor resigned, citing lack of evidence to support an order from a Trump appointee to seize assets; this follows other resignations over similar concerns, raising questions about the Trump administration's influence on the department.

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Top Prosecutor Resigns Amid Trump Administration Pressure

Denise Cheung, a top federal prosecutor, resigned after refusing to initiate a politically motivated criminal probe into a contract awarded during the Biden administration, citing lack of evidence; this follows a series of resignations from the Department of Justice under President Trump, raising co...

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PP Pressure on Spain's Attorney General Escalates, EU Sanctions Sought

The Spanish People's Party (PP) is applying diplomatic pressure on both the Spanish government and the European Commission regarding the ongoing investigation of Spain's Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, while simultaneously advocating for a unified approach to the Ukraine peace negotiations.

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Spanish Prosecutor General Under Investigation for Alleged Secret Revelation

The Spanish Prosecutor General is under investigation for allegedly revealing secrets, a crime under articles 197 and following of the Penal Code, after government officials downplayed the event as merely "debunking a rumor." A leaked email shows an offer of a plea bargain was made.

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