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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court rejects the annulment of the conviction of the former Attorney General for the revelation of secrets

The Supreme Court of Spain has upheld the conviction of former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for the crime of revealing secrets, rejecting calls for annulment by his defense and emphasizing the dissenting opinions of two judges.

Feb 26 • 12:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

"Hawks" are going for power over the Supreme Court. A neo-judge will become the new President

The candidates for the new President of Poland's Supreme Court have been announced, with a likely neo-judge being chosen to replace Małgorzata Manowska.

Feb 26 • 12:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There are candidates for the first president of the Supreme Court. Six names on the table

Six judges have been nominated as candidates for the position of the president of the Supreme Court in Poland during a general assembly of judges.

Feb 26 • 11:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Passing of the Law Against Distortion of Law..."Due to Strong Supporters, Deliberation Was Not Properly Conducted"

The South Korean National Assembly passed a bill criminalizing intentional legal distortion by judges and prosecutors, amidst concerns over the rushed legislative process.

Feb 26 • 10:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Justice referendum, if the Democratic Judiciary promotes Conte

The article discusses concerns about the impartiality of judges affiliated with the leftist group 'Magistratura Democratica,' particularly in light of their support for political figures like Giuseppe Conte.

Feb 26 • 09:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Crime of Distortion of Law’: Judges Warn Possible Punishments for Yang Seung-tae and Concerns Over Avoiding Criminal Trials

Judges express concerns over the vagueness of proposed legislation targeting judicial misconduct, highlighting potential deterrents to protecting social minorities and clarifying legal interpretations.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Test: Cheap curry paste is the best

Judges agree that the cheapest red curry paste tastes best, with Alma's paste in second place.

Feb 26 • 09:19 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Saeima will reconsider the law on replacing judges' retirement pensions with special pensions

The Saeima is set to re-evaluate legislation concerning the pension system for judges, focusing on the transition from retirement pensions to special pensions, with significant implications for judges' financial security and independence.

Feb 26 • 05:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

For the first time, drivers will choose the Best Buy Car of Europe. Voting has started

This year marks the first public voting for the Best Buy Car of Europe competition, allowing motorists to weigh in on their favorite models among the finalists selected by a panel of judges.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The court is taking on the case of a teenager's murder in Vilnius

A court in Vilnius will examine the case of a minor accused of the brutal murder of another minor, with proceedings led by a panel of three judges.

Feb 26 • 03:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why Argentina is the most heavily taxed country in the world

The article discusses Argentina's extremely high tax burden and the responsibility of judges in addressing abuses of political power associated with this issue.

Feb 26 • 03:10 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, Cacciari: "I will vote no, they want to subordinate judges to the executive"

Professor Massimo Cacciari expresses his opposition to the referendum on justice, arguing that it will improperly subordinate judges to the executive branch.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Entities defend perks at the STF, and lawyer says judge 'barely has a snack'

Representatives of judicial entities defended the payment of extra allowances, claiming that judges are underpaid and that the legal career is unattractive due to complexity and workload.

Feb 25 • 23:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ministry of Women and AGU request that CNJ investigate judges who acquitted defendant for the rape of a minor

The Ministry of Women and AGU have requested an investigation into judges who acquitted a man accused of raping a minor.

Feb 25 • 23:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Court judges appeal of mayor whose mandate was revoked for vote buying in Maranhão

The Electoral Court is set to judge the appeal of Ary Menezes, the mayor of Nova Olinda do Maranhão, whose mandate was revoked due to an investigation into vote buying.

Feb 25 • 21:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Di Pietro exposes the judges: "It was the magistrates who stopped us, not the politicians"

Former prosecutor Antonio Di Pietro claims that the magistrates, rather than politicians, halted investigations into corruption during the Mani Pulite scandal.

Feb 25 • 20:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Notebooks of the Bribes: The Trial Court Rejected an Attempt by Ricardo Jaime to Dismiss One of the Judges

In a legal move, Ricardo Jaime's attempt to disqualify judge Fernando Canero on grounds of perceived bias has been rejected by the Federal Oral Court No. 7.

Feb 25 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF judges Dino's injunction that suspended salary perks for public servants; watch

The STF is set to judge the injunction from Minister Flávio Dino that suspended additional salary payments for public servants in Brazil.

Feb 25 • 18:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Binda, regarding the unfair detention, the judges now want to re-read the documents. The defense: 'Finally, we are getting to the root'

The Milan Court of Appeals has ordered the General Prosecutor to present all original documents related to the case of Stefano Binda, who was charged with the 1987 murder of Lidia Macchi and arrested in 2016 after a thirty-year investigation.

Feb 25 • 18:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Aleksander Stępkowski: The Students of Wise Kalek, or about the 'Legal' Judges of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court in Poland is undergoing procedures to elect judges amidst a boycott by a group of judges, raising questions about their legitimacy.

Feb 25 • 18:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Coming Soon: STF judges the legality of additional payments for civil servants

The STF is set to review the legality of additional payments made to civil servants, amid discussions of a constitutional amendment allowing payments beyond salary caps.

Feb 25 • 17:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Chief Justice Calls for an Evaluation of the Judges' Pension Law

The Chief Justice of Latvia urges a comprehensive assessment of the judges' pension law to ensure judicial independence and financial security for judges.

Feb 25 • 15:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Constitutional Tribunal on testing impartiality and excluding judges. 'Unacceptable'

The article discusses the controversy surrounding judge Anna Dalkowska's career, highlighting her connections to government positions and the concerns over her impartiality assessed by the Supreme Administrative Court in Poland.

Feb 25 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF judges those accused of ordering Marielle's murder; watch live

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil is set to announce its verdict in the trial concerning the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

Feb 25 • 12:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Athens Court: Lawyer Carried a Weapon During a Trial – What the Association of Judges and Prosecutors States

A lawyer was caught carrying a gun during a criminal trial at the Athens Court, raising significant concerns about security in judicial premises, according to a statement from the Association of Judges and Prosecutors.

Feb 25 • 11:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Elections in the Supreme Court. Still no candidates for the first president

The Supreme Court of Poland is facing difficulties in selecting a first president due to a lack of candidates and failure to meet quorum requirements in previous election attempts.

Feb 25 • 11:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Nationwide Chief Judges: 'Legal distortion crime causes severe side effects... goes against guaranteeing basic rights of citizens'

Chief judges from across South Korea have expressed serious concerns regarding the Democratic Party's proposed judicial reform bills, particularly the legal distortion crime law.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Chairman of the Judicial Council: The service pension reform threatens judges' financial security and independence

Judges in Latvia face a new pension reform that increases service years required for special pensions from 20 to 25 years and alters pension calculation methods, raising concerns about financial security.

Feb 25 • 10:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Judge torn documents. Maciej Nawacki wins in the Supreme Court, will not lose immunity

The Supreme Court of Poland ruled that Judge Maciej Nawacki will retain his immunity despite tearing up a document during a judges' assembly.

Feb 25 • 10:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rulings Against Judges and Officials in Burkina Faso on Corruption Charges

A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced four judges and three customs officials to prison for corruption in a high-profile case since the military took power in 2022.

Feb 25 • 08:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The case of mammoth tusk smuggling is already on the desk of Kaunas District Court judges

A Russian citizen has been charged with smuggling a mammoth tusk from Lithuania to Switzerland, having misdeclared it as petrified wood.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

We reveal the Polish-Hungarian network. Included are Piebiak, neo-judges of the Supreme Court, Czarnek, and the former deputy president of the Constitutional Tribunal

A large group of Polish lawyers and beneficiaries of the PiS power in Poland is reportedly collaborating with a network of Hungarian law professors closely aligned with Viktor Orban's Fidesz party.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Starting the National Judges' Conference on the 'Three Judicial Reform Bills'... Park Young-jae states 'It directly affects the protection of citizens' rights'

A nationwide judges' conference has been convened to discuss the three judicial reform bills pushed by the Democratic Party of Korea, which aim to reshape the relationship between the judiciary and citizen rights.

Feb 25 • 05:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Opportunity to become a Civil Judge... Know who can apply for this recruitment?

Bihar Public Service Commission has issued an official notification for the recruitment of Civil Judges, with applications starting on February 25.

Feb 25 • 05:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Michał Romanowski: The President Wants Authoritarian Power Over Judges

President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a proposal by Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek to restore the rule of law and instead presented a counter-project that has sparked critique regarding its legal shortcomings.

Feb 25 • 04:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Criminals with Full Pockets. Those Golden Reserves that Judges Guarantee to Robbers and Violent Offenders

The article discusses the high financial compensation claims criminals make against the state in Italy, often resulting in extensive legal battles.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Judges: A Key Step in the Autonomy of the City

The article discusses the constitutional implications of appointing judges to national courts based in Buenos Aires, highlighting the city's struggle for judicial autonomy.

Feb 25 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TJ-SP, contrary to the end of extra benefits, quadruples bonuses to judges in 2 years

The São Paulo Court of Justice has quadrupled extra payments to judges while attempting to reverse a suspension of these benefits by the Brazilian Supreme Court.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Retirees from Justice and entities support Dino's decision against perks

Retired judges, prosecutors, and various judicial entities express support for Minister Flávio Dino’s decision to eliminate perks granted through administrative acts.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judiciary dismisses two anti-corruption judges who allegedly favored defendants in the Fachada case

Two anti-corruption judges in Ecuador have been dismissed for allegedly trying to benefit defendants involved in an organized crime case.

Feb 25 • 00:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A summit of Ibero-American judges and lawyers will analyze cybersecurity and piracy in Madrid

Madrid will host a Pre-Ministerial Summit on Piracy, Cybersecurity, and Justice, bringing together prominent legal experts from both sides of the Atlantic.

Feb 24 • 22:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How much does a judge earn? Check the salaries of magistrates in RN

Judges in the Rio Grande do Norte state of Brazil reported gross earnings exceeding R$100,000, surpassing the constitutional salary ceiling.

Feb 24 • 18:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

President of the TJ-SP tells colleagues that ministers of the STF recognize 'wage disparity' of judges

The President of the São Paulo Court of Justice stated that Supreme Court ministers acknowledge the salary disparity faced by judges, highlighting ongoing discussions for a consensual remunerative policy.

Feb 24 • 16:26 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

A Turning Point for Trump? He May Face the Judges Face to Face Now.

Donald Trump may come face-to-face with judges he publicly criticized after losing a significant legal battle regarding his trade policies.

Feb 24 • 16:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Letter to City Leadership: Family Judges See Protection of Munich's Children at Risk

Family judges in Munich express concerns over child welfare and urge city officials to take immediate action due to insufficient resources in family support services.

Feb 24 • 15:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

29 legal judges of the Supreme Court: The election of a new president of the Supreme Court, successor to M. Manowska will be illegal

Supreme Court judges warn that the upcoming election for a new president will be illegal due to the presence of improperly selected 'neo-judges.'

Feb 24 • 15:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Magistrates and judges to use more AI, says Lammy - as jury trials reduced

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy announced plans to increase the use of AI in courts while reducing the number of jury trials in England and Wales.

Feb 24 • 15:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Great British Menu judges and competing chefs in full as BBC series returns

The BBC's Great British Menu returns for its 21st series with new judges and a focus on dishes inspired by the British movie industry.

Feb 24 • 14:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Supreme Judges: Whom is Trump Calling 'Fools and Lapdogs'?

Trump criticized conservative Supreme Court justices who ruled against him in a tariff dispute, calling them 'fools and lapdogs' and suggesting they are influenced by foreign interests.

Feb 24 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The CGPJ rejects sanctioning judges who criticized Sánchez, Begoña Gómez, and Irene Montero

The CGPJ has decided not to sanction judges Eloy Velasco and Manuel Ruiz de Lara for their critical remarks about political leaders.

Feb 24 • 14:10 UTC

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