Arkadiusz Myrcha: The amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure does not hurt the services
The Polish parliament has approved amendments to the criminal procedure code, which include significant changes to detention laws and the rights of suspects, despite opposition from some prosecutors.
A revolution is coming in criminal procedure. It will be easier for defenders, cheaper, and more efficient
Poland is set to reform its criminal procedure, allowing for more remote participation in trials, benefiting defense attorneys and making the process cheaper and more efficient.
Over 7 years to conclusion, 'If the prosecution does not appeal' - Implications for the review of the retrial system
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.
Liberia: Opposition Party Alleges Plot to Bar Former President Weah From 2029 Elections
An opposition party in Liberia claims a proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedure Law is a political maneuver to prevent former President Weah from participating in the 2029 elections.
Lawyer: Constitutional Court's Decision Opens Path to Appeal to the Supreme Court in Indra Tamašauskienė's Case
A recent ruling by Lithuania's Constitutional Court allows for a legal appeal in the case of Indra Tamašauskienė, previously restricted by the Criminal Procedure Code.
The government supports the proposal to obligate courts to provide information to child rights defenders
The Lithuanian government has approved a proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code that would require courts to provide information to child rights defenders about convictions related to child abuse cases.
[Updated Regularly] Review of the Re-Trial System, What Are the Latest Discussions? Summary of Key Issues and Background
Discussions surrounding the review of the re-trial system aimed at rescuing victims of wrongful convictions are intensifying, with the Ministry of Justice targeting amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act following the House of Representatives election.
Deportations will be the most effective weapon
A new coordinated procedure for the deportation of criminal groups from EEA countries is seen as the most effective tool by authorities against organized crime in Iceland, as presented by the Minister of Justice.
Actions Against Criminal Activities Announced
The Minister of Justice introduced a new strategy aimed at combating organized crime in the country, including a new uniform procedure for handling deportation cases of crime groups from EEA countries.
The criminal case for the Cuna del Alma urban development project (Tenerife) has been reopened
The reactivation of the criminal procedure regarding the Cuna del Alma urban development project in Adeje has been welcomed by the Canary Reivindicative Assembly, as it indicates that the judicial investigation is ongoing and significant issues remain unresolved.
The Court Administration Published a Procedure Prohibiting Photography in Courts
The Israeli Court Administration has expanded a ban on photographing criminal suspects and issued a new procedure that broadly prohibits photography during court proceedings starting next month.
Justice in 2025: thanks to independent courts that were not afraid, we are still a rule of law
The past year in security and justice has been defined by power interventions into independent institutions and legislative changes benefiting accused politicians, including attempts to abolish the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers and modify the Criminal Procedure Code regarding the status of informants.