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🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The coalition wants a register of foreign influences, a similar law was struck down by a court in Slovakia

Czech coalition government plans to establish a register for foreign influences in response to the lack of a systematic legal framework, following a similar law's rejection in Slovakia.

Mar 11 • 17:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dino defends STF and says that Court 'gets it right more than it errs'

Minister Flávio Dino affirmed that the Supreme Federal Court (STF) makes more correct decisions than incorrect ones, highlighting the importance of moderation in evaluating its work.

Mar 10 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Candidate for the presidency of the FPF announces his withdrawal and says he will go to justice

Wilson Marqueti Junior has withdrawn his candidacy for the presidency of the FPF and plans to challenge the election's announcement in court.

Mar 10 • 21:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of the Chamber of Manacapuru fined R$ 22.7 thousand for transparency failures

The President of the Municipal Chamber of Manacapuru, Sassá Jefferson, has been fined R$ 22.7 thousand for failures in public information transparency by the Amazonas Court of Auditors.

Mar 10 • 02:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Honorary Court reprimanded Trakai judge Monika Ambrasaite-Valentinavicius

The National Courts Administration has issued a reprimand to judge Monika Ambrasaite-Valentinavicius for failing to publicly announce a verdict in a 2024 case and not explaining the reasoning or appeal process.

Mar 9 • 11:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice ends lawsuit filed by Manoel Carlos' daughters against Globo

The Brazilian court has closed a lawsuit from the daughters of Manoel Carlos against Globo concerning payment transparency for the author's works.

Mar 9 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Examining Judges Whose Names Are Unknown... A Reporter Wants to Change the 'No Basis for Judgment'

A journalist advocates for more transparency in Japan's judicial review process by highlighting the lack of public knowledge about Supreme Court judges during elections.

Mar 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Voting 'in bulk': understand the term used by Dino in the decision that annulled the confidentiality breach of Lulinha

Brazil's Supreme Court has annulled a confidentiality breach order for Lulinha, the son of President Lula, using the term 'voting in bulk' to refer to parliamentary decision-making processes.

Mar 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Judge orders US government to provide transparency on documents involving Bolsonaro's former advisor

A federal court in Florida has ordered the US government to transparently present data regarding Filipe Martins' entry records into the country.

Mar 5 • 17:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court endorses Sumar's claim to know the extraordinary profits of the banking sector

The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the political party Sumar, mandating the Bank of Spain to disclose the extraordinary profits earned by banks from deposits at the ECB between 2022 and 2023.

Mar 5 • 13:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF blocks amendments for works causing environmental destruction

Brazil's Supreme Court, led by Minister Flávio Dino, has prohibited parliamentary amendments for projects deemed harmful to the environment, following petitions from transparency advocacy groups.

Mar 4 • 02:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino prohibits cash withdrawals from amendments and notifies the BC to regulate the measure

Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino has prohibited cash withdrawals from parliamentary amendments and instructed the Central Bank to implement this measure within 60 days.

Mar 3 • 21:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Committee for Yes to the attack: "Is it legitimate for the ANM to occupy the sixth floor of the Cassation?"

The Italian Committee for Yes to the referendum questions the legitimacy of the ANM's occupation of the sixth floor of the Supreme Court building in Rome amid ongoing referendum discussions.

Mar 3 • 12:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Court: fine for Klaipeda deputy mayor for not providing information to journalist in time

A Lithuanian court fined the Klaipeda deputy mayor for failing to timely provide information to a journalist regarding a study funded by taxpayers' money.

Mar 3 • 11:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The President's Office Did Not Want to Inform About Gifts. It Just Lost in Court

The Polish President's Office lost a court case regarding its refusal to disclose gifts received by President Karol Nawrocki from businessman Rafał Brzoska.

Mar 2 • 20:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Victorian courts among the most secretive in Australia, research reveals

Research indicates that Victorian courts are leading Australia in the number of media suppression orders, raising concerns about public trust and transparency.

Mar 2 • 19:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Neubiberg Cocaine Affair: Court Relaxes Gag Order for CSU Rebel

The Neubiberg mayor, Thomas Pardeller, faces ongoing scrutiny regarding his cocaine affair, as court rulings have loosened previous gag orders on party member Tobias Thalhammer, who advocates for open political discourse on the issue.

Mar 1 • 10:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

David Colmenares recognizes the Court for holding sessions in Chiapas: 'Justice reaches the territory'

David Colmenares Páramo, the Superior Auditor of the Federation, commended the court's efforts to improve local governance through initiatives aimed at ensuring transparency in public spending.

Feb 27 • 20:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The press chief of Mazón acknowledges to the judge that the Generalitat maintained a false version about the whereabouts of the leader

The former press chief of the Valencian president admitted in court that she was unaware of his whereabouts during a significant disaster.

Feb 27 • 10:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expenses for the Sou Manaus 2025 festival have increased by over 1,000% and transparency failures, says TCE-AM

A report from the State Court of Accounts (TCE-AM) revealed significant irregularities in the financial management of the Sou Manaus Passo a Paço 2025 festival, including a 1,150% increase in expenses.

Feb 26 • 20:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court rules on the first collective lawsuit against revolving credit cards

The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a collective lawsuit against revolving credit cards, citing a lack of transparency in their practices.

Feb 25 • 11:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Organizations hold event at USP in defense of a code of conduct in the Judiciary

Civil society organizations are set to hold an event at the University of São Paulo advocating for a code of conduct for the Supreme Federal Court.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Economical or manipulative? Former mayor of Pardubice in court over possible manipulation of a public tender

The former mayor of Pardubice is facing court proceedings due to alleged manipulation in the public procurement process.

Feb 23 • 21:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“The Public Has the Right to See Yoon Seok-youl's Judgment in Real Names” - A Professor's Claim Former Judge

A professor argues that the judgment documents for former President Yoon Seok-youl, sentenced to life imprisonment for treason, should be publicly accessible by name.

Feb 23 • 02:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Supreme Court launched online judicial auctions and now you can bid from your cell phone

Argentina's Supreme Court has introduced a new online auction system, allowing bids via mobile devices for various properties and items.

Feb 21 • 14:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

UK court rejects freemasons' lawsuit against London police

A UK court ruled against the Freemason’s lawsuit challenging the London Metropolitan Police's requirement for officers to declare their membership in Masonic organizations.

Feb 20 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNJ determines that the Justice of MT disclose data on overtime and daily payments to commission holders

The CNJ has mandated the Mato Grosso Court of Justice to disclose detailed information regarding overtime and daily payments made to commissioned positions since January 2023.

Feb 20 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça Reduces Secrecy of the Master Case After Taking Over Reporting from Toffoli

Minister André Mendonça of the Brazilian Supreme Court has reduced the secrecy surrounding the investigation into Bank Master, allowing for more transparency and procedural actions.

Feb 20 • 00:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

By order of Moraes, PF summons president of Unafisco to testify after criticism of the investigation

Kléber Cabral, president of Unafisco Nacional, has been summoned by the Federal Police to testify following his criticism of an investigation into alleged leaks of sensitive data related to the Supreme Court.

Feb 19 • 21:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'It must be rethought and follow strict norms,' says reader about the Supreme Court

Readers express concerns over data leaks and the integrity of the Supreme Court in Brazil, calling for stricter regulations and accountability.

Feb 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

There Will Be a Fuss. After the Failure at the Constitutional Court, Fico Orders Ministers to Check NGOs

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has initiated a plan for stricter controls on non-governmental organizations following a setback at the Constitutional Court.

Feb 18 • 12:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Exclusion after Helmeklat: The IOC abuses its monopoly

The article discusses the exclusion of athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch from the Olympics, highlighting issues with the IOC's rules, transparency, and the need for court clarification.

Feb 18 • 07:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

London Metropolitan Police Officers Must Declare if They Are Freemasons

London Metropolitan Police officers are now required to declare their membership in Freemason or similar organizations following a ruling by the High Court.

Feb 17 • 18:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Massachusetts auditor takes transparency fight to high court after alleged $12M fraud uncovered

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has filed a lawsuit against legislative leaders, including her own party members, to enforce a voter-approved measure allowing audits after discovering nearly $12 million in alleged public assistance fraud.

Feb 15 • 19:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bolsonaro-supporting Congressman Says Master Case Shows Need for Deep Reform in the Judiciary

Brazilian Congressman Luiz Philippe de Orléans e Bragança argues that the involvement of Supreme Court ministers in the Master Bank case highlights the urgent need for profound reforms in the judiciary system, emphasizing transparency and accountability.

Feb 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Secret meeting to remove Toffoli from the Master case raises doubts due to lack of transparency

A confidential meeting of Supreme Court ministers to remove Dias Toffoli from overseeing the Master Bank case has sparked concerns about transparency and the judicial process.

Feb 14 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Acting in Concert": ECJ criticizes strict rules for shareholders

The European Court of Justice has criticized Germany's rules on shareholder voting rights, ruling them to be in violation of the EU Transparency Directive.

Feb 12 • 17:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU identifies flaws in R$ 750 million advertising bidding for Banco do Brasil

The Brazilian Court of Accounts (TCU) found significant transparency issues in a R$ 750 million advertising bid by Banco do Brasil.

Feb 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'I am not against the STF, but excesses must be made public and criticized,' says a reader

'I am not against the STF, but excesses must be made public and criticized,' says a reader in response to Folha's editorial on the Supreme Court.

Feb 12 • 00:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional Court accepts applications for unconstitutionality against Transparency and Credit Strengthening laws

Ecuador's Constitutional Court has accepted applications challenging the constitutionality of the Transparency Law and the Credit Strengthening Law, citing concerns over the protection of constitutional rights.

Feb 11 • 22:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court of Auditors suspends payment of nearly R$ 1 million for GDF VIP area at Stock Car

The Court of Auditors of the Federal District has suspended a nearly R$ 1 million payment for a VIP area during the Stock Car races, citing potential overpricing and lack of price research.

Feb 11 • 15:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The British Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of the largest court reporting archive

The UK Ministry of Justice has mandated the deletion of the Courtsdesk archive, impacting media access and transparency in the judicial system.

Feb 11 • 12:32 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Pérez Dayán took 2 of the 4 armored SUVs from the Court; paid half of their initial value

Retired Supreme Court Minister Alberto Pérez Dayán acquired two luxury armored Jeep SUVs from the Court at half their original value just weeks before leaving office.

Feb 9 • 08:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

State school reform system in RJ becomes target of complaint for lack of transparency and suspicion of irregularities

A system designed to expedite emergency purchases in state schools in Rio de Janeiro is under investigation by the Public Ministry and the State Court of Accounts due to allegations of lack of transparency and difficulties in controlling expenses.

Feb 5 • 22:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The court expert on Mette-Marit's scandal: King Harald must speak

The controversy surrounding Crown Princess Mette-Marit has intensified, with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre urging full transparency regarding her connections to the late sex offender Epstein, leading court expert Ebba von Sydow to suggest King Harald will need to address the situation soon.

Feb 4 • 15:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Hearing on SIR: CM Mamata's Allegations, CJI's Remarks

The Supreme Court held a major hearing on the voter list controversy, where Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of removing names, while the Chief Justice emphasized transparency and rights.

Feb 4 • 10:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cármen says democracy imposes transparency after being chosen to report on code of conduct

Minister Cármen Lúcia highlighted the importance of ethics, transparency, and efficiency in democracy after being appointed as the rapporteur for a proposed code of conduct for the judges of Brazil's Supreme Court.

Feb 2 • 23:05 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Government appeals to the Supreme Court to hide the papers of the Air Europa rescue

The Spanish government is refusing to release key documents regarding the Air Europa rescue despite a court ruling, and is appealing to the Supreme Court to delay the disclosure.

Jan 16 • 03:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Puglia at the fair in Miami, Court of Auditors: "Waste of 300 million"

The spending methods surrounding the Miami Design Week have come under judicial scrutiny due to allegations of lack of transparency and pre-determined winners, leading to discussions of potential financial damages exceeding 300,000 euros.

Jan 15 • 06:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

US congressmen ask judge to appoint official to force release of all Epstein files

Two US congressmen are urging a federal judge to appoint a special master to ensure the release of all documents related to Jeffrey Epstein as mandated by law.

Jan 8 • 23:03 UTC

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