Criminal liability for the distribution of intimate material without the person's consent will be enforced
Latvia's parliament has approved amendments to the Criminal Law imposing penalties for the distribution of intimate materials without consent.
Prison sentences will threaten the distribution of intimate photos or videos without a person's consent
Latvia has amended its criminal law to impose penalties for the distribution of intimate photos or videos without the consent of the individual involved.
Prison sentence will also threaten the distribution of intimate photos or videos without a person's consent
Latvia has introduced new legal penalties for the non-consensual distribution of intimate photos or videos, including up to three years in prison for severe cases.
The Seimas will consider a proposal to apply criminal liability for diversion
The Lithuanian Seimas is discussing a proposal to introduce criminal penalties for acts of diversion that harm national interests.
Banks: Olearius faces millions in payments due to tax fraud
Christian Olearius, a banker from Hamburg, is facing potential financial penalties related to tax evasion linked to Cum-Ex share transactions, even though he no longer faces criminal charges due to health issues.
Freedom restricted for five young people who dealt with narcotics in Panevėžys
Five young individuals in Panevėžys have received sentences for their involvement in narcotics distribution, with varying degrees of penalties depending on their criminal histories.
Pro-life leader criticizes 'insane' UK bill that would decriminalize certain abortions up until birth
A pro-life leader voices strong opposition to a UK bill that seeks to eliminate criminal penalties for abortions performed up until birth.
“Relaxation of Criminal Penalties for Medical Accidents Without Gross Negligence” Passes Parliamentary Committee
A legislative proposal to ease criminal responsibilities for medical personnel involved in essential medical services has passed a parliamentary committee in South Korea, prompting backlash from patient and consumer groups.
Perpetrators of Domestic Violence Who Refuse Police Investigations Will Face Criminal Penalties
Perpetrators of domestic violence in South Korea who obstruct police investigations at the scene will now face criminal penalties following a recent legislative amendment.
Letter to the Editor: Imprisonment for Minor Crimes Goes Against Our Values
A member of the court criticizes the move towards harsher penalties for minor offenses, claiming it contradicts Swedish and Christian values.
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.
The Government promulgated the new juvenile criminal regime 10 days after its sanction in the Senate
The Argentinian government has enacted a new juvenile criminal regime that sets the age of criminal responsibility at 14 and outlines specific penalties for adolescents in conflict with the law.
Another 'Kamuolinių' Case Closed – 19 Defendants Heard the Verdict, Millions Awarded
The verdict in the extensive 'Kamuolinių' criminal group case has been delivered, sentencing 19 members to various penalties and involving significant financial awards.
What is the Valeria Law, the criminal reform that punishes stalking in Mexico?
The Valeria Law in Mexico officially recognizes stalking as a federal crime and establishes penalties for such behavior.
The main points of the new juvenile criminal regime: guarantees, penalties, and budget allocation
Argentina's Senate has approved a new juvenile criminal regime that lowers the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14, establishing new legal guarantees and penalties for minors.
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.
Chamber approves anti-faction project, increasing penalties for members of militias and criminal organizations
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved an anti-faction project that escalates penalties for members of militias and criminal organizations, pending presidential sanction.
Sentences of up to 40 years, but no tax for bets; see how the Antifactio PL approved by the Chamber turned out
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved an updated version of the Antifaction bill, which introduces new penalties for criminal organizations while excluding a proposed tax on betting houses intended to fund public security initiatives.
With amendments to the Criminal Law, they want to strengthen responsibility for crimes committed with balloons and drones
The Latvian Ministry of the Interior has proposed amendments to the Criminal Law to increase penalties for crimes committed using air balloons and drones.
Saeima supports criminal liability for cartel formation in public procurement
The Latvian parliament has approved amendments that allow for prosecuting individuals involved in forming illegal agreements in public procurement, increasing penalties significantly.
Metnar wants to lower the age of criminal responsibility and increase penalties for foreigners
Czech Interior Minister Metnar is proposing changes to the age of criminal responsibility and tougher penalties for foreigners.
Violence in Argentina: Milei wants tougher penalties against criminal children
Argentinian President Milei is pushing for a reduction in the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years to tackle juvenile crime.
Sweden plans to impose criminal liability for gang participation
Sweden plans to introduce criminal penalties for participation in criminal networks and gangs, with severe punishments including life imprisonment.
Polish Volunteers in Ukraine to Avoid Punishment? If They Report
The Polish parliament has almost unanimously passed a law that exempts Polish volunteers fighting for Ukraine from criminal penalties, provided they notify the Ministry of Defense of their participation.
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.
A 400 Euro Bribe Entrapped the Pharmacy Director in Klaipėda
A pharmacy director in Klaipėda has been let off from criminal charges after offering a bribe of 400 euros to avoid penalties during an inspection.
Refusal to Restore Employee to Work – Employer's Liability
An employer who prevents an employee from returning to work risks both criminal and civil liabilities, including financial penalties.
Strengthening Punishment for Defamation: Has it become a solution for online slander? Thoughts from Hana Kimura's mother
Three years after the enforcement of the revised Criminal Law strengthening defamation penalties, a report from Japan's Ministry of Justice indicates it has had some effect on combating online slander, but calls for further legal adjustments persist.
Former customs officers and two Belarusians convicted for smuggling cigarettes worth 10 million euros
Two former customs officers and two Belarusians have been convicted for smuggling cigarettes valued at 10 million euros, with penalties including almost 270,000 euros in fines and confiscation of trucking vehicles used in the crime.
The Commission Supports Penalties for Distributing Intimate Material Without Consent
The Saeima's Legal Commission approved amendments to the Criminal Code to criminalize the distribution of intimate materials without the consent of the individuals depicted.
Political and not criminal responsibilities for Voridis - Avgenakis regarding OPEKEPE, sees the former Minister of Agricultural Development of SYRIZA
Stavros Arahovitis, former Minister of Agricultural Development, argues before a parliamentary committee that Voridis and Avgenakis bear political but not criminal responsibilities related to OPEKEPE, defending a 'technical solution' that must not be modified to avoid penalties from the European Commission.
Finally, there is targeted assistance: help for extremists
Members of the SNS propose significant amendments to the Criminal Code, aiming to decriminalize offenses related to extremist materials and reduce penalties for other crimes.
"We need to tighten criminal law again" - Hubig wants to take action against sexualized AI images
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig calls for stricter penalties and enhanced rights to combat the proliferation of sexualized AI images of women and children online, particularly on Elon Musk's platform X.
Georgiadis on Farmers: I don't know anyone who sets terms to the Prime Minister regarding what he will say; some have gotten carried away - I ask for the law to be enforced
Health Minister Georgiadis criticized farmers for refusing to negotiate, emphasizing that blocking transportation is a serious criminal offense with heavy penalties.
SNS wants to reduce penalties for extremism. They are going to help Bombica, opposition responds
The coalition SNS has proposed a legislative amendment to soften penalties for extremist crimes, indicating that activities like the production and possession of extremist materials may no longer be criminal offenses.
"Stop the intervention" A bold stance from an American tennis star regarding Venezuela
American tennis legend Martina Navratilova expressed her support for criminal penalties against American companies seeking to seize Venezuelan oil, in response to what she described as U.S. intervention in Venezuela.
Justice Minister wants to punish attacks on emergency services more severely
Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig aims to strengthen legal protections for emergency services in Germany by proposing harsher penalties for assaults against them.