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A complex bankruptcy case involving Brazil's richest former congressman may escalate to the Supreme Court amid a dispute between state justice and a national justice minister.

The Otsu District Court sentenced Kohei Iizuka to life imprisonment for the murder of his probation officer, reflecting the serious implications of the case for the legal system and community safety.

A mobile court initiative in South Sudan aims to bring justice to communities that have waited years for legal resolutions amid ongoing instability and violence.

An Athens court has decided to reopen the investigation into illegal wiretapping, raising concerns about potential government involvement.

A recent bill to increase South Korea's Supreme Court justices from 14 to 26 has sparked concerns about the potential negative impact on lower court capacities and the independence of judicial interpretations.

Farmer Bradley O'Reilly was acquitted of zoophilia charges after the court deemed the evidence obtained by animal rights activists as illegally collected.

Tomasz Zalasiński argues against Chief Justice Małgorzata Manowska's call for the Supreme Court to resolve the status of new judges, asserting that it requires legislative intervention rather than another court ruling.

The family of B.C. double homicide victims expresses frustration over prolonged court delays, with the accused still free after two and a half years.

A court in Rio Grande do Norte has ordered the freezing of R$ 3.7 million to fund scoliosis surgeries for adolescents due to delays in the public health system.

Former Supreme Court judge Eerik Kergandberg and legal scholar Raul Narits discuss the challenges of the Estonian legal system and the potential for reforming its extensive body of legislation.

An expert has criticized a court's verdict against a man charged after placing politically provocative items outside the homes of two ministers in Sweden, arguing it restricts individual freedom of speech.

A Finnish court has released a man who stalked former Prime Minister Sanna Marin from criminal liability, citing his mental health issues.

A Latvian victim of a 2000s drunken driving incident has yet to receive substantial compensation despite a court ruling nearly two decades ago.

The High Court has reserved its decision in the case concerning Swami Avimukteshwaranand after some judgments in the Kejriwal case.

The Supreme Court of Justice of Entre Ríos annulled a controversial jury that had dismissed anti-corruption prosecutor Cecilia Goyeneche after she accused ex-governor Sergio Urribarri of corruption.

The National Assembly of South Korea passed an amendment to the Constitutional Court Law that introduces a new lawsuit review system allowing parties to appeal decisions of lower courts to the Constitutional Court for constitutional violations.

Rauno Ligi and Karl Metsküll discuss the extensive application of the right to appeal in environmental matters by courts in Estonia and the resulting delays in legal proceedings.

Marius Borg Høiby will continue to be held in custody while his trial is ongoing until a verdict is reached.

The swearing-in of Justice Kayode Oyewole as a Supreme Court Justice completes the court's full constitutional complement, enhancing its ability to manage legal cases effectively, according to Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

A controversial court ruling in Brazil that initially cleared a man of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl has sparked outrage and led to a reaffirmation of his conviction by the appeals court after public pushback.

The chief prosecutor in Buenos Aires has called for life sentences for three youths originally sentenced to 15 years for their roles in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa.

During a trial at Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, retired judge Cláudia Márcia de Carvalho Soares criticized the lack of basic provisions for magistrates, including snacks and functional apartments.

The Minas Gerais Court asserts that Judge Magid Nauef Láuar's decision regarding a rape case will not influence the administrative investigation against him for possible misconduct.

PASOK spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas criticizes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for not respecting the Supreme Court's rulings and questions government accountability regarding judicial matters.

A retired police commissioner in Lagos revealed the systemic failures of Nigeria's criminal justice system, emphasizing that police officers often act under resource constraints, making them victims of the system themselves.

Former Estonian Supreme Court Justice Urmas Volens passed away at the age of 49.

Gabriel Arcuri, the son of Juana Rivas, has accused his father, Francesco Arcuri, of subjecting him and his brother to abusive conditions, fearing for their lives during a court hearing in Italy.

A Belgian appeals court upheld a controversial decision to suspend the prison sentence of a medical student convicted of raping a fellow student, citing his 'considerate' behavior.

A Belgian court confirms the suspension of a five-year prison sentence for a medical student convicted of raping a fellow student, citing his good character as justification.

A Hong Kong court unexpectedly overturned the fraud conviction of democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who is still serving a 20-year sentence for other charges.

The candidates for the new President of Poland's Supreme Court have been announced, with a likely neo-judge being chosen to replace Małgorzata Manowska.

The Constitutional Court of Lithuania ruled that not allowing the renewal of civil proceedings in specific circumstances is constitutionally permissible.

The Constitutional Court of Korea has upheld the system of bundling advertisements from terrestrial broadcasters with those from local and small broadcasters as constitutional.

An insider announces their resignation from the judiciary, criticizing the judicial system and how citizens struggle to find justice.

A Hong Kong appeal court has overturned a fraud conviction against media mogul and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai.

A Hong Kong court of appeal has overturned a lower court's conviction against media mogul and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, impacting both the conviction and sentencing for fraud.

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court upheld a law that increases penalties for offenses against the honor of public officials, raising concerns about freedom of expression.

The article discusses the ongoing debate and opposition concerning the proposed increase of Supreme Court justices in South Korea, highlighting the law enforcement's concerns and criticisms of the current arguments against the proposal.

The relatives of a man who died regrettably after being wrongfully accused in the Hino Town Incident are calling for a retrial and reform of the judicial system following a landmark Supreme Court decision.

A Brazilian court initially absolved a man accused of statutory rape after citing a perceived 'Romeo and Juliet' exception involving a relationship with a 12-year-old girl, but the ruling was later overturned following public outrage.

A British man, mistakenly released while awaiting trial for rape, misses his court date due to a skiing accident, leading to the postponement of the trial to June.

Justice Clarence Thomas critiques the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling for unnecessarily broadening legal precedent regarding communication between defendants and their attorneys during trial recesses.

A lawyer was caught carrying a gun during a criminal trial at the Athens Court, raising significant concerns about security in judicial premises, according to a statement from the Association of Judges and Prosecutors.

The Sendai High Court ruled that the government's cuts to livelihood protection standards from 2013 to 2015 were illegal and ordered the city to reverse its decisions.

The appeal regarding the murder of Jonas Aarseth Henriksen will be heard by the Borgarting Court of Appeal starting March 17, 2025.

The Supreme Prosecutor's Office has withdrawn its appeal against three current and former Democratic Party members related to cash envelope allegations after the Supreme Court confirmed the acquittal of another implicated former member.

The Polish government has approved a draft law aimed at streamlining the recruitment process for court guardians and clarifying regulations within the judicial guardian service.

The ongoing trial against Marius Borg Høiby sees the prosecutor challenge him on the relevance of his statements about Nora Haukland.

Proposed changes to parking regulations in Britain may lead to significant operational disruptions for parking companies and increased congestion in urban areas.

The Supreme Court's decision to recognize the start of the retrial in the Hino Town case may influence the direction of criminal procedure reforms in Japan.