‘Green shoots’ in drive to cut number of women in England and Wales prisons
The article discusses the challenges faced by women in prisons in England and Wales, highlighted through the story of a woman named Pat who experienced significant hardships due to her imprisonment.
Prosecutor Reform Promotion Team Leader Says, 'Supplementary Investigation Rights Should Be Considered Reasonably from the Public's Perspective'
The head of the Prosecutor Reform Promotion Team advocated for a focus on enhancing legal services for the public in discussions about supplementary investigation rights for prosecutors.
“Incomprehensible Idea” – MOT Investigates: Prison Guard Reforms Face Major Opposition
The reform of prison guard training in Finland aimed at addressing guard shortages and rising inmate numbers is facing significant criticism from within the corrections community.
Piotr Szymaniak: The Presidential Veto Will Only Reinforce Pathologies of Criminal Procedure
The veto of the criminal procedure reform by President Karol Nawrocki threatens to undermine fundamental legal protections and create enduring procedural issues in Poland.
On the first day of the implementation of the Judicial 3 Laws, Jo Hee-dae was accused... The first case of judicial petition - 'Forced expulsion of a Syrian national'
The implementation of South Korea's Judicial 3 Laws introduces significant changes to the criminal justice system, with the first case involving a Syrian national seeking to overturn a forced expulsion ruling.
The state reduces prosecutors' independence due to police chiefs' criminal case
The Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digitalisation is proposing amendments to the Prosecutor's Office Act that will limit the ability of prosecutors to appeal cases to the Supreme Court, as a response to the criminal cases involving police leaders.
Virginia Dems send Spanberger bill that could let some repeat offenders out without secured bond, expert warns
A Virginia bill aimed at reducing bond requirements for repeat offenders has raised concerns about public safety according to experts.
New juvenile criminal regime: what is known about the law that sets penalties from age 14
Argentina has enacted a new juvenile justice law that establishes penal responsibility beginning at age 14 with specific sanctions for underage offenders.
Chairman of the Prosecutorial Reform Advisory Committee: "Completely abolishing supplementary investigations by prosecutors will cause unbearable chaos"
The chairman of the Prosecutorial Reform Advisory Committee expressed that completely abolishing supplementary investigations by prosecutors would lead to significant chaos in the criminal justice process.
'Good character' references for serious offenders to be scrapped in Tasmania
Tasmania plans to ban 'good character' references as a factor in sentencing for serious offenders, according to Attorney-General Guy Barnett.
The Council of Legislation Criticizes the Government's Sentencing Reform
The Swedish Council of Legislation has criticized the government's sentencing reform proposals, dismissing them entirely due to a lack of quality and coherence.
Government to Focus on Public Opinion on Criminal Procedure Issues in March-April
The South Korean government is set to conduct intensive public consultations on key issues related to criminal procedure law, including supplementary investigative powers, during March and April.
Reporter of PEC limits sentence progression and maintains plebiscite on reducing the age of adulthood
A Brazilian congressman proposes stricter rules for the progression of sentences concerning crimes against vulnerable populations and plans a plebiscite on lowering the age of criminal responsibility.
Juvenile Criminal Law: How Senators Voted on Lowering the Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14
The Argentine Senate approved a juvenile criminal law reform that lowers the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14, passed by 44 to 27 votes with one abstention.
In Milei's victory, Argentina reduces the criminal age from 16 to 14
Argentina's Senate approved a new criminal regime that lowers the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years, following a tragic incident involving the murder of a teenager.
The Senate approved by a large majority the Juvenile Criminal Regime and lowers the age of liability to 14 years
The Argentine Senate has approved a significant reform to the Juvenile Criminal Regime, lowering the age of criminal liability from 16 to 14 years, amidst substantial debate and public interest.
Juvenile Criminal Reform in the Senate, LIVE: What time is the session, main points, and everything about the debate in Congress on February 27
The Argentine Senate will debate a juvenile criminal reform aimed at lowering the age of criminal accountability from 16 to 14 years.
Korea criminalizes 'perversion of justice,' with judges, prosecutors facing up to 10 years
South Korea's National Assembly passed an amendment to criminalize 'perversion of justice', imposing severe penalties on legal professionals for misconduct.
A 'Lie' of a 5-Year-Old Son, Father Spent 23 Years in Jail... Accused of 4 Murders
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court acquitted a man who spent 23 years in prison for allegedly murdering his wife and three children, after determining that the prosecution failed to prove its case against him.
The Senate is ready to approve the labor reform and lower the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years this Friday
The Argentine Senate is set to approve labor reform and a new juvenile criminal regime that lowers the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14, amidst potential legal challenges from labor organizations.
Australia lags behind NZ and Canada when it comes to one major problem
Australia is facing a significant issue with the rising incarceration rates of Indigenous people, particularly youth, despite governmental commitments to reform.
Why the Contes do not return
Giuseppe Conte re-emerges, criticizing the government's criminal policy reform amid internal strife within his political party, M5S.
Court backlog in England and Wales ‘will rise until 2035 despite reforms’
The backlog in criminal courts in England and Wales is projected to rise until 2035, even with proposed reforms such as limited jury trials.
Decrease in the Age of Criminal Responsibility: A Necessary Reform, But Not at Any Cost
The Argentine Congress has recently approved a bill to reform juvenile criminal responsibility, allowing adolescents as young as 14 to be prosecuted for serious crimes.
Age of Accountability: The Problem Is Not the Law, But How It Is Applied
The debate on lowering the age of accountability has resurfaced in Argentina as the government proposes a legal reform allowing minors from 14 to be criminally charged.
The Church and evangelical cults on opposing paths regarding the reform of the juvenile criminal regime
The Catholic Church and evangelical communities in Argentina are divided on a proposed reform to the juvenile criminal justice system, with the former opposing the initiative and the latter supporting it.
Why Myriam Bregman and Karen Reichardt clashed after the partial approval of the juvenile criminal law reform
The recent partial approval of a juvenile criminal law reform in Argentina led to a public clash between lawmakers Myriam Bregman and Karen Reichardt.
"70% of minors who commit crimes end up dead": the dramatic figure from a former deputy chief of the Buenos Aires Police to defend the Juvenile Criminal Reform
A former deputy chief of the Buenos Aires Police warns that 70% of minors involved in crime eventually die, in the context of new juvenile justice reforms proposed by the Argentine government.
After the partial approval in Deputies, Cúneo Libarona defended the juvenile criminal reform
Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona defended a bill that reduces the age of criminal liability from 16 to 14 years after it received partial approval in the House of Deputies.
After the half sanction in Deputies, Cúneo Libarona defended the Youth Criminal Law: "It's not about killing the kid, it's about giving another opportunity"
Argentinian Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona defended the government's proposed youth criminal law following its preliminary approval in the Chamber of Deputies, indicating that the focus is on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
South Africa: Justice System Reform On the Cards
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a significant reform initiative aimed at combating organized crime and corruption within the criminal justice system.
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies approves law that reduces the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies has approved legislation to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14, pending Senate approval and presidential sanction.
Main points of the new juvenile criminal regime: guarantees, penalties, and budget allocation
The newly approved juvenile criminal regime in Argentina proposes to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years, introducing various legal guarantees for minors.
The shouting match between Horacio Pietragalla and Nicolás Mayoraz over juvenile criminal law reform in the House
A heated argument erupted in the Argentine House of Representatives between Horacio Pietragalla and Nicolás Mayoraz regarding proposed reforms to juvenile criminal law.
With a jab at Bullrich, Pichetto questioned the lack of budget to reform the juvenile penal system
Deputy Miguel Ángel Pichetto criticized the insufficient budget for juvenile penal reform while expressing support for lowering the age of criminal responsibility.
Eight years in a European nation, eleven in the United States, what age have countries set for prosecuting minors
The debate in Argentina centers around lowering the minimum age for prosecuting minors from 16 to 14 years amidst increasing violent juvenile offenses.
Major Legal Reform: More Serious Crimes Can Be Settled with Fines
The Finnish government proposes a significant legal reform allowing more serious crimes to be settled with fines, simplifying the criminal process.
Grabois spoke about "infiltrators" in the incidents over labor reform and challenged the Government on the Juvenile Criminal Law: "As far as I'm concerned, they can lower the age of accountability to zero years"
Juan Grabois criticized the government's portrayal of protesters during the labor reform incidents, alleging they were a minority of 'infiltrators' and called for changes to the Juvenile Criminal Law.
Review of the Reexamination System Submitted to the Minister of Justice by the Legislative Council: Numeric Standards for Dangerous Driving Requirements
The Japanese Legislative Council has submitted a proposal to the Minister of Justice for a review of the reexamination system and the requirements for dangerous driving, including the introduction of numeric standards.
Youth Criminal Justice Reform: How Adolescents Who Committed Serious Crimes Grew Up
The Argentine government is proposing a juvenile justice reform to lower the age of criminal responsibility, sparking national debate.
Deputies: the government formalized the call for a session to discuss juvenile criminal reform and the European Union-Mercosur agreement
The Argentine government has called for a parliamentary session to discuss juvenile criminal reform and the EU-Mercosur agreement scheduled for Thursday.
The Government withdrew its Youth Penal Reform project from Deputies and will seek to advance with the one proposed by its allies
The Argentine government has withdrawn its Youth Penal Reform bill from Congress due to conflict with allied parties regarding the proposed age of criminal responsibility.
The Government again sends the youth criminal reform to the Deputies and rectifies a key omission: the cost
The Argentine government has reintroduced a youth criminal reform bill to Congress, addressing the significant omission of its implementation cost, estimated at $23.739 billion.
Ritondo visited Santilli at the Casa Rosada and guaranteed Pro's support for labor reform and the juvenile criminal regime
Interior Minister Diego Santilli met with Pro's caucus leader Cristian Ritondo to discuss support for labor reform and juvenile justice reforms as they both eye the 2027 provincial elections.
The message from Patricia Bullrich before the start of the extraordinary sessions in Congress
Patricia Bullrich, the leader of La Libertad Avanza in the Senate, emphasized the importance of upcoming official projects such as labor reform and lowering the age of criminal responsibility as extraordinary sessions begin.
Patricia Bullrich expressed optimism regarding the reform of the juvenile penal regime: 'Zero tolerance'
Senator Patricia Bullrich is optimistic about the possibility of gaining enough votes to pass a reduction in the age of criminal responsibility during the extraordinary sessions of Congress.
The Federal Reserve Chairman announces that the Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal investigation against him
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has confirmed that the U.S. Prosecutor's Office is investigating whether he lied during his Senate testimony regarding the Fed's headquarters reform in Washington.
Fair reform, I have seen judges yielding to the wishes of prosecutors
Giacomo Rocchi, president of the first criminal section of the Cassation, reflects on his early career as a prosecutor in Siracusa and the influence of the murdered judge Rosario Livatino.
NRW Minister of Justice wants to introduce 'femicide' as a new murder characteristic
The NRW Minister of Justice Benjamin Limbach advocates for classifying femicide, defined as the killing of women based on their gender, as a distinct form of murder in order to reform criminal law in response to patriarchal violence.