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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At least 40 judges punished with retirement should have lost their positions, according to Dino's thesis

A report reveals that at least 40 judges in Brazil have been forced into retirement instead of facing dismissal, a situation criticized by Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino.

Mar 22 • 10:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

When the CSM wanted to hold a lottery

The article discusses Elisabetta Alberti Casellati's proposals regarding reforms in judicial selection processes while she was a member of the Italian Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSM).

Mar 20 • 10:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Judges punished with compulsory retirement receive an average of R$ 54,000

Judges in Brazil who were compelled to retire due to disciplinary actions receive an average pension of R$ 54,441, as per the National Justice Council's report.

Mar 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas City Council approves a project that reduces legal actions and aims to increase revenue by R$ 120 million per year

The Campinas City Council has approved a project aimed at reducing judicial actions related to tax collections while increasing annual municipal revenue by R$120 million.

Mar 18 • 23:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alexandra Villacís proposes a ‘habeas data’ to correct an ‘impediment’ preventing her from assuming her position as a substitute judge in the Judiciary

Alexandra Villacís is seeking a ‘habeas data’ to resolve an administrative issue that is blocking her appointment as a substitute judge in Ecuador's Judicial Council.

Mar 17 • 18:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The former counselor accused in the DANA urges the CGPJ to request the audios of the judge's husband despite their 'clandestine' acquisition

The former counselor implicated in a judicial case concerning a storm disaster urges Spain's judicial council to obtain potentially illegally obtained audio recordings related to the case.

Mar 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What do Poles think about the KRS primaries? Survey for 'Rzeczpospolita'

A survey reveals that nearly half of Poles support the idea of judicial primaries for electing members of the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), amidst ongoing controversies regarding its legitimacy and the selection process.

Mar 16 • 03:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Santiago Viola sworn in before the Court as the Government's representative on the Council of the Judiciary

Santiago Viola is sworn in as the new Government representative on the Council of the Judiciary, taking over from Sebastián Amerio.

Mar 14 • 21:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

The Hannibal of Żoliborz case is removed from the Supreme Court agenda. The reason is the appointment of a neo-judge

The Supreme Court hearing for Kajetan P., sentenced to life in prison for murder, has been postponed due to a request for rescheduling and the disqualification of a judge.

Mar 12 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

From the shortlist led by Mercedes Caicedo, the president and alternate member of the Judiciary Council will be elected

A new president and an alternate member for the Judiciary Council of Ecuador will be selected from a shortlist proposed by the National Court of Justice.

Mar 9 • 19:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Conversations on Zampieri's cell phone revealed alleged negotiation of sentence, leading to the dismissal of the 3rd judge in MT

The National Justice Council in Brazil has indefinitely suspended Judge Dirceu dos Santos amid investigations of judicial corruption linked to the discovery of incriminating conversations on the mobile phone of deceased lawyer Roberto Zampieri.

Mar 5 • 15:20 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, Mantovano: 'CSM is an area of impunity where sloppy and negligent judges are rewarded'

Alfredo Mantovano criticizes the Italian Superior Council of the Judiciary, calling it a 'zone of impunity' for judges, amid ongoing debates about judicial accountability.

Mar 3 • 20:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Kirchners Attempt to Block a Report on the Work Level of Each Member of the Council of the Judiciary

A public information request regarding the activity level of judicial councilors has created tensions in Argentina's Council of the Judiciary, particularly with the Kirchnerist faction.

Feb 28 • 17:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the Sejm choose them for the KRS? 'Iustitia' published the list of candidates

The Polish judges' association 'Iustitia' has published a list of candidates for the National Judicial Council (KRS), highlighting the controversies and implications of these appointments for judicial independence.

Feb 28 • 12:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

President vs. Government on KRS, and Poles Want Consensus. Latest Survey

The Polish President has vetoed a proposed amendment to the law on the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), as the Sejm has voted to restore constitutional standards for the election of KRS members.

Feb 28 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: CNJ removes judge suspected of sexual abuse; Gilmar Mendes suspends breaking of secrecy for Toffoli's company; storm in Minas hits Cataguases

The National Justice Council dismissed a judge accused of sexual abuse, while Gilmar Mendes suspended confidentiality breaches involving minister Dias Toffoli's family business amidst various incidents including a storm in Minas Gerais.

Feb 28 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Strong Discontent', 'Public Outrage', and 'Crimes Against Sexual Dignity': What the CNJ Said When Removing a Judge

The National Justice Council (CNJ) of Brazil has suspended Judge Magid Nauef Láuar following investigations revealing evidence of sexual dignity crimes during his previous judicial duties.

Feb 27 • 19:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bartosz Pilitowski: The election of judges to the KRS is not 'rocket science' but a test of the state's seriousness

Bartosz Pilitowski discusses the upcoming election of judges to the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) in Poland, emphasizing the need for clear procedures and respect for judges' will to avoid further crises in the judicial system.

Feb 26 • 15:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Council of the Judiciary deepened the investigation into the federal judge of Rosario Gastón Salmain

The Council of the Judiciary of Argentina has intensified its investigation into federal judge Gastón Salmain, accused of corruption, while also postponing decisions regarding another judge facing accusations of antisemitism.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Due to small pensions, will they take bribes? The Judicial Council points out risks in the retirement pension reform

The article discusses recent reforms to judicial pensions in Latvia that increase the required service years and adjust pension calculations, raising concerns about possible corruption due to lower benefits.

Feb 25 • 10:55 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The EU Council agrees on new sanctions against Russia

The EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels has reached an agreement on sanctions against eight Russian judicial and prison officials involved in repression against civil society in Russia.

Feb 23 • 21:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Advisory Council of former presidents of the National Court considers the return of the Supreme Court of Justice and further reforms

The Advisory Council of former presidents of Ecuador's National Court is considering reforms to address the judicial crisis affecting the judiciary in the country.

Feb 23 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banco Master: CNJ demands explanations from the Paraíba Court of Justice about judicial deposits of R$ 2.6 billion to BRB

The National Justice Council (CNJ) has demanded that the Paraíba Court of Justice explain a judicial deposit of R$ 2.6 billion made to Banco BRB as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 20 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNJ demands explanations from TJ-MA regarding the transfer of R$ 2.8 billion in judicial deposits to BRB

The National Justice Council (CNJ) has ordered the Maranhão Court of Justice (TJ-MA) to explain the transfer of R$ 2.8 billion in judicial deposits to the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

Feb 20 • 16:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The President of Poland vetoed the amendment to the Judiciary Council Act

The President of Poland has vetoed a proposed amendment aimed at restoring judicial independence, which has significant implications for the country's legal system and its alignment with EU standards.

Feb 20 • 14:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Chairman of the Judicial Council warns that the new pension law may violate three points of the Constitution

The Chairman of the Judicial Council of Latvia has raised concerns that a proposed special pension law for judges and prosecutors may infringe on constitutional rights by affecting their financial security and independence.

Feb 20 • 13:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Nawrocki more critical than Duda towards the courts. What after the veto on the KRS law?

President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the law on the National Council of the Judiciary, signaling his intention to preserve the judicial system established by the PiS party without enacting reforms.

Feb 20 • 10:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Szymaniak: To intimidate and bribe the rest, or the atomic version of the muzzle law

The article discusses the Polish president's veto of a law regarding the National Council of the Judiciary, suggesting that it reflects the ruling party's intention to maintain control over judicial independence.

Feb 20 • 09:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Robert Gwiazdowski: Judicial ZBoWID

Robert Gwiazdowski questions the legal basis for the selection process of judges in Poland's National Judiciary Council by the Parliament.

Feb 19 • 18:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Referendum, lawyers attack the ANM: 'It behaves like a party, stop committees in court'

The Italian National Bar Council criticizes the National Association of Magistrates for allegedly politicizing the judicial environment during the constitutional reform referendum campaign.

Feb 19 • 16:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Karol Nawrocki is to veto key laws. A slap in the face for Tusk's government

Karol Nawrocki plans to veto significant legislative changes, including those affecting the National Council of the Judiciary, raising concerns about judicial stability and agricultural regulations.

Feb 19 • 05:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Beata Najjar: There Were Several Reasons for the Dismissal of Judge Dariusz Łubowski

Beata Najjar discusses the reasons behind the dismissal of Judge Dariusz Łubowski and addresses her own judicial status concerning the National Judicial Council of Poland.

Feb 18 • 10:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge Mercedes Caicedo: ‘I am here due to a career built with honest work’

National Judge Mercedes Caicedo publicly addressed criticisms and attacks on February 14, asserting her commitment to justice as she is nominated for a key position in the Judiciary Council of Ecuador.

Feb 16 • 15:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How to organize primary elections for the National Judiciary Council? Appeal Court Presidents unveil details

The article discusses the upcoming primary elections for the National Judiciary Council in Poland and the considerations from appeal court presidents regarding this process amid ongoing judicial reforms.

Feb 16 • 13:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Judicial and Prosecutorial Power Defend Constitutionality and Legality Against the National Council and Government

The article discusses recent actions by the judicial and prosecutorial authorities in Slovakia, highlighting their increasing scrutiny and independence in response to political pressures.

Feb 15 • 14:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Piebiak, his people, and neo-judges are going after the KRS. They want to continue ruling the courts and appointing judges

Former Deputy Minister Lukasz Piebiak and beneficiaries of previous judicial reforms in Poland are seeking positions on the newly reformed National Judicial Council (KRS) to maintain influence over the judiciary.

Feb 14 • 15:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Learn about the African Union and its main organs and institutions

The article provides an overview of the African Union, established in 2002, highlighting its key institutions such as the Commission, the Court of Justice, and the Peace and Security Council.

Feb 14 • 06:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mario Godoy with no chances of avoiding censorship and dismissal in the National Assembly

Mario Godoy faces potential censorship and dismissal from his position in the National Judicial Council due to decisions made by major legislative factions.

Feb 13 • 22:15 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judiciary Council sanctions federal judge for irregularities in amparos

The Judicial Discipline Tribunal in Mexico has suspended a federal judge for one year due to professional misconduct and incompetence following a complaint from a federal deputy.

Feb 13 • 15:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Report from the Oversight Commission recommends the start of impeachment proceedings against Mario Godoy for manifest inoperability

The Oversight Commission of Ecuador's National Assembly has suggested initiating impeachment proceedings against Mario Godoy, the President of the Council of the Judiciary, due to his inadequate response regarding judicial safety.

Feb 13 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alexandra Villacís, substitute member of Mario Godoy, presents a protection action after the CNJ sends a tern to choose her replacement

Alexandra Villacís has filed a legal protection action after being removed from her position in the Judicial Council, following the National Court of Justice's recommendation for her replacement.

Feb 13 • 04:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Legislative Council's Proposal: 'Should Not Be Made Law As It Is' Former Judge Speaks on Review of Retrial

A former judge critiques a legislative proposal regarding retrial systems in Japan, arguing it undermines judicial efforts and may lead to the wrongful dismissal of retrial claims.

Feb 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

KRS will be chosen by MPs, aided by judges. Are we facing even greater chaos in the courts?

The upcoming renewal of the National Judicial Council (KRS) raises concerns about the legality and composition of this body, as its judges were previously chosen by parliamentarians, resulting in ongoing debates and controversies.

Feb 12 • 09:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaquiri defines new councilors after fraud leads to the removal of more than half of the City Council; see names

The municipalities of Manaquiri, Brazil, have experienced a significant shift in its City Council due to a judicial decision that nullified the mandates of most council members following electoral fraud.

Feb 11 • 20:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Włodzimierz Czarzasty has made a decision. Elections for the National Judicial Council are starting

Włodzimierz Czarzasty announced the start of the candidate nomination process for the National Judicial Council's members.

Feb 11 • 15:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

From the business circle to the Judiciary: Damián Larco takes the reins of the ‘governing body’ of the Judicial Function

Damián Larco Guamán has been appointed as the interim president of the Judicial Council of Ecuador amidst a political trial involving his predecessor.

Feb 10 • 19:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Waldemar Żurek omitted representatives from the Supreme Court and KRS. Małgorzata Manowska reacts

The President of the Supreme Court, Małgorzata Manowska, criticizes Minister Waldemar Żurek for excluding judicial representatives from the appointment of KSSiP's Program Council.

Feb 10 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mario Godoy on the impeachment trial against him: 'I will respect the resolution of the Oversight Commission'

Mario Godoy, the President of the Judicial Council of Ecuador, stated he will await the outcome of the impeachment process against him before deciding on a potential resignation.

Feb 9 • 16:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

G. Floridis: "Judicial council," the dominant view on the revision of Article 86

Justice Minister George Floridis discussed the prevailing opinion on revising Article 86 of the Constitution, which concerns the accountability of ministers in criminal cases.

Feb 9 • 13:38 UTC

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