All laws signed by Greg Abbott in Texas that come into effect in April 2026
Certain provisions of SB 9, signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, will come into effect in April 2026, modifying the bail system for specific crimes.
How did Rajpal spend 12 days in Tihar? An appeal to CM Rekha Gupta
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, who was granted bail after 12 days in Tihar Jail for a bounced check case, shares his experiences and appeals to the Delhi CM for leniency towards inmates.
Iran: Several Reform Politicians Released on Bail
Several reformist politicians in Iran have been released on bail after being detained for their criticism of the Supreme Leader amid ongoing protests.
Iran releases leading reform activist on bail
Iran has released prominent reform activist Azar Mansouri on bail amid ongoing unrest, following her arrest for allegedly threatening national unity and questioning the constitution.
‘Deeply concerning’: Six Ontario men released after facing charges for luring underage girls for sex
Six Ontario men charged with attempting to lure underage girls for sex have been released from custody, causing public outcry and demands for bail reform.
Bail law amendments result in more First Nation remands, researchers find
A study reveals that punitive bail law amendments disproportionately impact First Nations people in Australia.
What happened after the country’s 'most dangerous law' went into effect? Here are the numbers
Illinois has not seen an increase in violent crime since the SAFE-T Act eliminated cash bail, yet law enforcement in rural areas reports new challenges related to public safety and addiction treatment.