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Radical students have been sending threatening emails to professors at the Basque public university, demanding an end to the criminalization of student activism.

Ján Ferenčák has been expelled from the Hlas party amid accusations of corruption and political dissent within the party.

Australian laws that criminalize the possession of extremist material have led to the arrest of children as young as 10, raising concerns over their impact on vulnerable youth.

Nikos Papandreou expresses his opposition to the expulsion of Odysseas Konstantinopoulos from PASOK, arguing that the party's historical identity supports the expression of diverse opinions.

Victor M. Rios, a former gang member, reflects on youth criminalization in the U.S. in his book "Castigados," where he draws from his experiences to highlight the challenges faced by Black and Latino youth.

Suek advocates for the criminalization of doping used by professional athletes in Finland to significantly enhance doping control.

Senegal's parliament has passed a law doubling the maximum prison sentence for homosexuality from five to ten years amidst calls for the criminalization of same-sex relationships.

A heavy rain accompanied the International Women's Day demonstration in São Paulo, highlighting the issue of femicide and calls for the criminalization of misogyny.

The article discusses the policy changes regarding the criminalization of child support non-payment in Czechia, specifically noting that it does not affect previously released non-payers.

A proposal in Lithuania aims to criminalize sabotage against strategic or national security-related entities, with penalties ranging from 4 to 14 years of imprisonment.

The article discusses key issues including the criminalization of diversions in Lithuania, details about the Defense Fund allocation, and an evacuation operation for Lithuanians in the UAE amid a military conflict in the Middle East.

Experts warn that the over-policing of children in care is leading to increased offending and distrust towards the police.

The arrest of 12 men in Senegal under punitive anti-LGBT laws has raised alarm over the ongoing criminalization of same-sex relations and the implications for people living with HIV.

In September 2025, a court in Hajnówka acquitted a group of activists accused of helping migrants illegally cross the Polish-Belarusian border, a case seen as a landmark in the criminalization of humanitarian actions in Poland.

The article discusses various topics, including the cancellation of a meeting about the ethics code showcasing Fachin's isolation, a promise to increase the budget for a cabinet after the salary adjustment for public servants, the legality of harsher penalties for crimes against the honor of public officials as ruled by the STF, the exclusive changes in Enem essay correction rules, and criticism over a proposal to restrict children during Carnival festivities related to cultural criminalization.

Carnival groups in Belo Horizonte have voiced strong opposition to a city council proposal that would restrict the attendance of children at Carnival and LGBTQIA+ events, which has already passed the first voting round.

In Bamako, the criminalization of homosexuality has forced hundreds of citizens into a silent underground, highlighting the country's authoritarian drift.

Icelandic authorities have decided that January 27th will henceforth be a national day of remembrance for the Holocaust, in line with neighboring countries, alongside moves to criminalize Holocaust denial and increase educational efforts.

In Crans-Montana, bar director Pete Petrovski expresses frustration over collective punishment in the aftermath of a tragedy, vowing to comply with authorities while resisting criminalization of all.

The article discusses how the mayor of Badalona, Xavier García Albiol, has exacerbated tensions between immigrant groups and local residents through his criminalization efforts since taking office.