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National & Local

Malawi: Justice Minister Starts Process to Hire New ACB Director, 50 Candidates to Be Interviewed Before Final Choice By President

Malawi's Minister of Justice has initiated the recruitment process for a new Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, with 50 candidates set to be interviewed for this critical role.

Mar 23 • 05:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Meloni Tests Her Leadership in a Key Referendum on Justice

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces a pivotal referendum that questions her judicial reform and overall political strength amid a polarized nation.

Mar 22 • 23:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Higher than expected participation in the referendum - a 'gamble' for Meloni

Voter turnout for Italy's justice reform referendum has reached nearly 15%, a significant early indication of public engagement that poses a challenge for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Mar 22 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça authorizes the Federal Police to auction 10 luxury cars and motorcycles seized in investigation about INSS; see list

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the Federal Police to auction luxury vehicles seized in a federal investigation into illegal pension deductions.

Mar 22 • 16:15 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Italy’s justice referendum becomes key test for PM Meloni’s leadership

Italy's referendum on judicial reform poses a significant test for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's authority and future leadership.

Mar 22 • 15:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Italians vote on changes to the justice system

Italians are voting on a judicial reform that aims to make the judiciary more independent, proposed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Mar 22 • 13:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Meloni's Justice Reform: Stress Test for Italy's Prodigy

Italians are voting on a significant justice reform this Sunday and Monday, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni facing a crucial test of public support.

Mar 22 • 12:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Voting on Changes to the Justice System Begins in Italy

Voting has begun in Italy on a referendum regarding constitutional reforms proposed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, aimed at separating the careers of judges and prosecutors.

Mar 22 • 10:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Juan Bautista Mahiques, Minister of Justice: 'I fully trust the President and his explanations'

Juan Bautista Mahiques, the new Minister of Justice of Argentina, expresses confidence in President Milei while discussing political dynamics affecting judicial appointments and other legal matters in an interview.

Mar 22 • 10:38 UTC
🇧🇷 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Family courts in England and Wales ‘not good enough’ for women and children, minister says

A government minister in the UK has criticized the family courts in England and Wales as inadequate, announcing reforms aimed at prioritizing child welfare and improving the legal process for women and children.

Mar 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Moraes orders the arrest of accountant suspected of violating fiscal confidentiality of relatives of authorities

Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the preventive arrest of Washington Travassos de Azevedo, who is alleged to have been one of the masterminds behind a criminal organization that sold confidential data of Brazilian authorities and their families.

Mar 22 • 00:52 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Family of the forest, execution squads, and toilets: here is the bestiary of the referendum campaign

The Italian referendum campaign features vivid and theatrical performances, highlighted by Justice Minister Carlo Nordio's controversial statements against the proposed changes.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accountant arrested by Moraes after leaking data of relatives of STF minister

An accountant has been in custody for over a week in Rio de Janeiro on suspicion of involvement in the leak of fiscal data belonging to relatives of STF minister Alexandre de Moraes.

Mar 21 • 19:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Senatùr wanted separate careers. "After the hangings in the classroom, we opened our eyes"

In 2004, Italian Justice Minister Roberto Castelli announced a proposal for the separation of judicial careers, reflecting a significant shift in the Lega Nord party's approach to justice reform.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Deepfakes: Who Draws the Sharpest Sword

Germany's Justice Minister is advocating for new legislation to address digital violence, particularly concerning deepfakes.

Mar 21 • 09:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Hubig Aims to Combat AI Nude Photos – Legislative Proposal Almost Finished

German Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig plans to introduce a new law that would make the creation and distribution of AI-generated nude images and pornography, known as deepfakes, illegal.

Mar 21 • 07:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Justice Minister Hubig: Hubig wants to take legal action against AI porn

Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig plans to introduce stricter laws against AI-generated pornography and abuse, responding to a growing concern over digital violence.

Mar 20 • 20:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Did Kaczyński make a mistake? This survey about Czarnek reveals the scale of the problem

A recent survey indicates significant public skepticism about Przemysław Czarnek as a candidate for prime minister, raising concerns for Jarosław Kaczyński and the ruling party.

Mar 20 • 17:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

This is how a network linked to Los Choneros moved more than $1.6 billion between service companies, according to the Interior Minister

Authorities in Ecuador have dismantled a criminal network associated with Los Choneros that was responsible for laundering over $1.6 billion.

Mar 20 • 14:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Breaking News] Arrest warrant for Lawyer Kim Yong-hyeon dismissed

The Seoul Central District Court dismissed an arrest warrant for lawyer Kwon Woo-hyun, who incited courtroom disorder during the trial of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun.

Mar 20 • 14:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

FAZ Exclusive: Hesse Wants to Seize Cum-Ex Profits

Hesse, Germany, is taking measures to seize profits from illegal stock trading involved in the 'Cum-Ex' scandal, with Justice Minister Heinz estimating an additional potential revenue of 50 million euros for the state.

Mar 20 • 13:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will Dr. Michał Sopiński lose his position as rector? There is action from Minister Waldemar Żurek

Poland's Minister of Justice is considering the dismissal of Dr. Michał Sopiński from his role as rector based on potential legal violations.

Mar 20 • 12:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Jhon Reimberg announces the dismantling of a network that moved up to $800 million, linked to Los Choneros, during curfew

Ecuador's Interior Minister John Reimberg announced the dismantling of a criminal organization linked to Los Choneros during a curfew, revealing financial movements exceeding $800 million.

Mar 20 • 10:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

CM showed his hand, Women's Commission Chair washed feet... the astrologer arrested in the rape case was this influential

Astrologer Ashok Kharat, arrested in a rape case, is revealed to have strong influential connections, including a meeting with a former Chief Minister.

Mar 20 • 07:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Survey: Poles assessed whether Przemysław Czarnek would be a good prime minister

A recent survey evaluates public opinion on whether Przemysław Czarnek would make a suitable Prime Minister of Poland following his nomination by the Law and Justice party (PiS).

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Castelli: “Bossi told me: you will be the Minister of Justice and then they will arrest you”

Roberto Castelli expresses his shock and sorrow over the news of Umberto Bossi's passing, recalling a conversation with him about predictions of his own political future.

Mar 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro signs confidentiality agreement; Mendonça denies house arrest and transfers banker to the Federal Police

Brazilian banker Daniel Vorcaro has signed a confidentiality agreement with the Prosecutor's Office while his request for house arrest has been denied by Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Court.

Mar 19 • 22:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça authorizes the transfer of Daniel Vorcaro to the PF Superintendency in Brasília

Banker Daniel Vorcaro is set to be transferred from the Federal Penitentiary in Brasília to the Federal Police Superintendency following an authorization from Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court.

Mar 19 • 21:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

‘Lobo Menor’ will be sent from Colombia to Ecuador in the coming hours: his destination will be the Encuentro prison, confirms the Minister of the Interior

The Ecuadorian Minister of the Interior confirmed that Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales, alias Lobo Menor, a leader of the criminal group Los Lobos, will be extradited from Colombia to Ecuador shortly to face charges related to the murder of politician Fernando Villavicencio.

Mar 19 • 18:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Referendum, Meloni replies to Barbero: 'We are not talking about an illegal gambling den'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responds to Professor Alessandro Barbero's criticism of the upcoming Justice referendum, emphasizing the legitimacy of the proposed reforms.

Mar 19 • 16:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Floridis on fan violence: 'Soon the universe will be dismantled in Thessaloniki' - Investigations into the connection

Greek Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis expressed optimism regarding the state's actions against fan violence during an event in Thessaloniki, stating that significant results have already been recorded.

Mar 19 • 15:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Rail toll: Now the pressure is on the Federal Minister of Transport

The European Court of Justice has halted Germany's plans for a railway price cap, putting pressure on the Federal Minister of Transport, Patrick Schnieder, to find solutions, which may negatively impact railway customers.

Mar 19 • 14:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Referendum, Nordio: “Bettini from the PD? The best supporter of the reform, votes No only against the government”

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio criticizes the politicization of the referendum campaign and accuses the opposition of undermining the Meloni government.

Mar 19 • 13:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Mallukas has set up a database of pedophiles and sex offenders, the justice minister does not approve

A blogger named Mallukas has created a website to publicly collect the names of convicted sex offenders, which Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta criticizes as unnecessary given the existing legal system in Estonia.

Mar 19 • 13:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

I have no regrets over my actions as minister – Malami

Former Nigerian Attorney-General Abubakar Malami asserts he has no regrets regarding his ministerial actions despite facing serious criminal charges.

Mar 19 • 12:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Moraes denied an appeal from Vorcaro's adversary during the period when Viviane defended the ex-banker

Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes dismissed an appeal last year from Vladimir Timerman, a high-profile adversary of ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro, while Vorcaro was being defended by Viviane Barci, Moraes' wife.

Mar 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Justice Minister Leena Meri on A-Studio: Rehabilitation in prison depends on oneself

Justice Minister Leena Meri does not see overcrowding in prisons as a significant issue, stating the government has allocated funds for rehabilitation and additional prison spaces.

Mar 18 • 20:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Argument Regarding the Amendment of Regulations. Żurek versus Nawrocki

The article discusses a public debate over an amendment to the criminal procedure code in Poland, focusing on tensions between Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek and President's chief Zbigniew Bogucki.

Mar 18 • 20:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Meloni's warning on the referendum: "If the no wins, the Italians will pay the price"

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the significance of the upcoming justice reform referendum, stressing that a loss would have negative consequences for the populace, despite her government's stability.

Mar 18 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minister of Women comments on arrest of lieutenant colonel suspected of killing wife and attempting to stage suicide: 'May it be investigated as quickly as possible'

Brazil's Minister of Women, Márcia Lopes, has commented on the arrest of Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Leite Rosa Neto, who is under investigation for the suspected feminicide of his wife, police officer Gisele Alves Santana.

Mar 18 • 19:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Alexis Tsipras: A National Compass for a New Beginning for the Country

Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras emphasizes the need for a new national direction focusing on social justice and unity during a speech in Alexandroupoli.

Mar 18 • 19:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Czarnek started thundering from the stage. "Czarzasty, communist"

During a recent PiS convention, Przemysław Czarnek, a controversial politician and former education minister, criticized opposition leaders while campaigning for future elections.

Mar 18 • 19:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Request for pardon: Kicillof's Minister of Justice says a Peronist president should put an end to Cristina Kirchner's conviction

Juan Martín Mena, Minister of Justice in Buenos Aires, stated that a Peronist president should pardon Cristina Kirchner on the first day of their term, even though she does not seek such a benefit.

Mar 18 • 16:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Habijan on the verdict for the Moroccan who attacked a policewoman: 'This is absolutely not a good message'

Justice Minister Damir Habijan criticized the conditional sentence given to a Moroccan man who assaulted a policewoman in Zagreb, stating it sends a negative message about the justice system.

Mar 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Testimonies reporting harassment by a STJ minister arrive at the STF, which will decide on inquiries

Testimonies from women alleging harassment by STJ minister Marco Buzzi have been submitted to the STF, which will determine whether to initiate criminal inquiries against him.

Mar 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Senate: the official party opens the chamber to allow the entry of the request of the father of the Minister of Justice and faces the opposition challenge over $LIBRA

The Argentine Senate is opening sessions to discuss the appointment related to Minister of Justice's father, amidst opposition challenges regarding the $LIBRA case.

Mar 18 • 12:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Nordio extends a hand to the No opponents. 'Then we collaborate'

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio engages in a debate about the upcoming referendum, acknowledging criticisms from the No camp and emphasizing collaboration post-referendum.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Salaries in the Prosecutor's Office Will Increase. There Is a Project from the Minister of Justice

The Minister of Justice in Poland has proposed a new ordinance to increase the salaries of assistants and senior assistants in the prosecutor's office, currently under consultation.

Mar 18 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Sack top Tory for calling Muslim Trafalgar Square prayers 'act of domination', says PM

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called for the dismissal of Conservative shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy for labeling a Muslim prayer gathering in Trafalgar Square as an 'act of domination.'

Mar 18 • 10:36 UTC

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