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Park Young-jae, the Chief of the Court Administration Office, has resigned in protest against the enforcement of the 'Three Judicial Laws' pushed by the ruling Democratic Party.

Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party, stated that the ongoing judicial reform laws would soon be completed and suggested that Chief Justice Cho Hee-da should reconsider his position.

The South Korean National Assembly passed a bill establishing a crime for the misapplication of law after last-minute amendments were made to address concerns from civil society and political circles.

Fausto Leali, a renowned Italian singer, reflects on his illustrious career and expresses support for judicial reform during his acceptance speech for a lifetime achievement award at the Sanremo Festival.

A left-leaning attorney expresses his objection to a proposed judicial reform being mischaracterized as a justice reform, while citizens engage in a discussion about the implications of punishing public prosecutors who challenge those in power.

The amendment bill, which introduces the 'distortion of law' crime and expands the application of the espionage law, passed the National Assembly with a majority vote.

The article discusses ongoing internal disputes within South Korea's ruling party and broader political implications.

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes and mandated them to pay R$ 7 million in reparations to the victims' families.

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek Saab and Public Defender Alfredo Ruiz Angulo have resigned, with replacements to be appointed by the National Assembly.

The article discusses the ongoing debate and opposition concerning the proposed increase of Supreme Court justices in South Korea, highlighting the law enforcement's concerns and criticisms of the current arguments against the proposal.

The Democratic Party of Korea has modified the 'law distortion crime' bill to limit its applicability to criminal cases, amid concerns of potential unconstitutionality.

The meeting of chief justices across the country expressed strong opposition to the judicial reform bills introduced in the National Assembly but failed to address the deep-seated distrust in the judiciary.

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.

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.

The Democratic Party of Korea announced modifications to the law against law distortion to minimize potential unconstitutionality before presenting it in the National Assembly.

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.

The Hino Town case from 1984, regarded as the second posthumous retrial of a murder case in post-war Japan, highlights inconsistencies in the confession of the accused, Hiroshi Sakuhara, leading to new evaluations of the evidence.

The Italian national magistrates' association (Anm) may have to dissolve or significantly reform itself if a referendum passes, as the new constitutional changes will alter its foundational structure.

Former magistrate Gherardo Colombo discusses the recent comments made by Italian Undersecretary Fazzolari regarding a hypothetical vote by Putin, framing the conversation in a broader context of justice reforms in Italy.

Giorgia Meloni faces significant political risks as Italy approaches a divisive referendum on her proposed judicial reform, with its outcome potentially threatening her government's stability.

The Supreme Court of South Korea is holding a national judges conference on the 25th to discuss the proposed 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws,' facing staunch opposition from judges regarding their constitutionality.

The 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws' will be voted on in the National Assembly, emphasizing the need for careful deliberation on controversial aspects like the crime of legal distortion.

The Supreme Court of South Korea will hold a national court directors' meeting on the 25th to discuss the upcoming 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws' driven by the Democratic Party.

The proposed amendment to increase the number of Supreme Court justices in South Korea raises concerns about potential undermining of lower courts while aiming to resolve trial backlogs.

The passage of the 'Judicial Reform Trio' in South Korea, driven by the Democratic Party, faces concerns regarding the hastiness of its approval without sufficient social consensus, particularly around the controversial 'Crime of Distorting Law' clause.

The South Korean government is advancing legislation that could penalize judges and prosecutors for what is deemed 'distorted law', raising concerns about potential abuse and the disruption of judicial independence.

Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho expressed his agreement with the legislative intent behind the proposed crime of law distortion during a parliamentary meeting.

The Supreme Court of Poland will hold a general assembly to nominate candidates for the position of President, as Małgorzata Manowska's term comes to an end in May.

A faction of the Italian left diverges from the hardline stance of the Democratic Party regarding a referendum on the separation of careers between judges and public prosecutors.

Enrico Morando, a founding member of the Democratic Party, warns against the hostile environment facing supporters of judicial reforms within the left, highlighting the challenges they face from within their own ranks.

Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae has expressed concerns about the ruling party's judicial reform bills, emphasizing the need for public debate and discussion as they could fundamentally change South Korea's judiciary system.

The article discusses the political landscape and expectations for the upcoming local elections in South Korea, focusing on key figures and events.

The Democratic Judiciary in Italy is campaigning for a 'no' vote in the upcoming referendum on judicial reform, controversially invoking the memory of Giovanni Falcone, despite historically opposing him.

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to push forward with three major judicial reform bills, including the controversial 'crime of distortion of law,' amid concerns about their constitutionality.

The Democratic Party of Korea is set to introduce the 'Three Major Judicial Reform Laws' in their original form for voting in the upcoming National Assembly session in February.

Political tensions in Poland escalate as Włodzimierz Czarzasty critiques a new presidential judicial reform proposed by Karol Nawrocki, citing severe penalties for judiciary non-compliance.

Giorgia Meloni discusses the necessity of institutional respect while proposing a referendum to establish a third judicial figure in Italy.

The article discusses the European Union's longstanding calls for reforms in Italy's judicial system, particularly emphasizing the need for the separation of careers and greater independence of judges.

The Italian Prime Minister urges voters to focus on the issues at stake in the impending referendum, rather than personal attacks against her.

The Danish political party Venstre proposes centralizing some functions of the probate and enforcement courts to improve efficiency and reduce wait times in the judicial system.

Giorgia Meloni praised President Mattarella's words regarding the judiciary and emphasized the importance of keeping the upcoming referendum campaign focused on substantive issues rather than political disputes.

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

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed two controversial laws aimed at reforming the judiciary and aiding farmers, emphasizing his constitutional duty to protect citizens' interests.

The Polish government is facing potential presidential veto regarding the newly passed amendments to the KRS law, which aim to reform judicial appointments and ensure greater independence from political interference.

A proposed judicial reform in Estonia aims to shift the allocation of state budget funds for courts from the Ministry of Justice to a new service, which has raised concerns about judicial independence.

Italy is holding a referendum on March 22 and 23 regarding the separation of judicial careers and the establishment of separate disciplinary courts.

The article discusses the contrasting behaviors of two Mexican ministers, Norma Piña and Arturo Zaldívar, in relation to political events and their implications for judicial reform.

Israeli Minister of Justice Yariv Levin has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition demanding that he cooperate with Supreme Court President Isaac Amit, claiming it constitutes an undemocratic effort to remove him from office.

Italy's President Mattarella will preside over a Csm plenary, amidst a heated political climate surrounding judicial reforms and the scrutiny of Prosecutor Gratteri.

Oreste Dominioni argues that the approval of judicial reform in Italy should be celebrated as it fulfills constitutional expectations rather than undermining them.