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£200,000 Awarded to Victims of HIA Data Breach in Northern Ireland
Seven victims of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland will receive nearly £200,000 in damages after a 2020 data breach by the HIA Interim Advocate's Office exposed the identities of approximately 250 survivors, leading to a major class action lawsuit.
£200,000 Awarded to Victims of HIA Data Breach in Northern Ireland
Seven victims of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland will receive nearly £200,000 in damages after a 2020 data breach by the HIA Interim Advocate's Office exposed the identities of approximately 250 survivors, leading to a major class action lawsuit.
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32% Bias Score
Belgian Justice Apologizes for Murder of Student Due to Systemic Failures
The Belgian justice minister apologized for the 2019 rape and murder of Julie Van Espen, a 23-year-old student, committed by a repeat offender who was free pending appeal due to judicial delays caused by understaffing from budget cuts; the state was found liable.
Belgian Justice Apologizes for Murder of Student Due to Systemic Failures
The Belgian justice minister apologized for the 2019 rape and murder of Julie Van Espen, a 23-year-old student, committed by a repeat offender who was free pending appeal due to judicial delays caused by understaffing from budget cuts; the state was found liable.
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44% Bias Score
MP Proposes Specific Domestic Violence Offense After Early Release of Abusers
Following the early release of 1,700 prisoners in England and Wales in September, including some domestic abusers, MP Josh Babarinde proposed a bill to establish a specific domestic violence offense to prevent future early releases and improve recording of such crimes. The government will review the...
MP Proposes Specific Domestic Violence Offense After Early Release of Abusers
Following the early release of 1,700 prisoners in England and Wales in September, including some domestic abusers, MP Josh Babarinde proposed a bill to establish a specific domestic violence offense to prevent future early releases and improve recording of such crimes. The government will review the...
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48% Bias Score
Canada's Court Delays: Justice Denied?
The Canadian justice system faces challenges due to court delays, as exemplified by cases where accused individuals are released due to exceeding time limits set by the R v. Jordan ruling, creating a conflict between the right to a timely trial and justice for victims.
Canada's Court Delays: Justice Denied?
The Canadian justice system faces challenges due to court delays, as exemplified by cases where accused individuals are released due to exceeding time limits set by the R v. Jordan ruling, creating a conflict between the right to a timely trial and justice for victims.
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0% Bias Score
High-Risk Murderer Released Despite Parole Violations
Michael Bowen, convicted of murdering his wife Sandie Bowen in 1997, was released from prison in November 2024, despite being considered high-risk and having breached his parole twice, causing significant distress to his victim's daughter who learned of the release while departing for her honeymoon.
High-Risk Murderer Released Despite Parole Violations
Michael Bowen, convicted of murdering his wife Sandie Bowen in 1997, was released from prison in November 2024, despite being considered high-risk and having breached his parole twice, causing significant distress to his victim's daughter who learned of the release while departing for her honeymoon.
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48% Bias Score
Lenient Sentence for Rape Sparks Outrage in Germany
A 25-year-old volunteer firefighter in Munich, Thomas B., was given 18 months probation and 80 hours of community service for raping Jennifer L., a friend, after a party in February 2022; the victim, who suffered severe trauma and continues therapy, and the public criticized the lenient sentence.
Lenient Sentence for Rape Sparks Outrage in Germany
A 25-year-old volunteer firefighter in Munich, Thomas B., was given 18 months probation and 80 hours of community service for raping Jennifer L., a friend, after a party in February 2022; the victim, who suffered severe trauma and continues therapy, and the public criticized the lenient sentence.
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68% Bias Score
Spanish Ministry Compensates Sexual Assault Victim for Judicial Failures
The Spanish Ministry of Justice awarded €60,000 to a woman who was sexually assaulted by a former university dean after the Constitutional Court deemed a reduced sentence due to reporting delays 'unreasonable', highlighting systemic flaws in handling sexual assault cases and the need for gender-sens...
Spanish Ministry Compensates Sexual Assault Victim for Judicial Failures
The Spanish Ministry of Justice awarded €60,000 to a woman who was sexually assaulted by a former university dean after the Constitutional Court deemed a reduced sentence due to reporting delays 'unreasonable', highlighting systemic flaws in handling sexual assault cases and the need for gender-sens...
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44% Bias Score
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