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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Complete labor reform: article by article, this is Javier Milei's project

The Argentine Senate has passed a comprehensive labor reform project proposed by President Javier Milei, which includes over 200 articles aimed at modifying current labor practices, incentivizing formal employment, and reforming the labor justice system.

Feb 28 • 01:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Postponed (again) hearing of Érik 'Terrible' Morales for alleged sexual harassment: What is the new date?

Érik 'Terrible' Morales, former Tijuana city welfare secretary, has postponed his hearing for alleged sexual harassment for the third time, pushing the date back to December 10, 2025.

Feb 27 • 22:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

12, 13 or 14 years? How much has the age of criminal responsibility been lowered with the new law approved

Argentina's Senate approved a new juvenile criminal justice system that lowers the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years.

Feb 27 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice notifies mother about loss of custody after son misses classes; actions against school abandonment are intensified in Rio Preto

The justice system in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has notified a mother about the potential loss of custody due to her son's excessive absence from school, as part of a wider initiative to combat school dropout rates.

Feb 27 • 16:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Convicted individuals have not paid 258 million euros in compensation to victims

A Latvian victim of a 2000s drunken driving incident has yet to receive substantial compensation despite a court ruling nearly two decades ago.

Feb 27 • 16:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What Anna Hazare Said About Arvind Kejriwal's Acquittal in the Liquor Scam

Anna Hazare urged citizens to maintain trust in the justice system after Arvind Kejriwal and others were acquitted in the Delhi liquor scam case.

Feb 27 • 14:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Prosecution Seeks Change of Venue in Capitol Arson Case, Cites Media Influence and Jury Concerns

The Government of Liberia is requesting a change of venue in the Capitol arson trial due to concerns about media influence and jury integrity.

Feb 27 • 10:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The number of possible abuse victims attributed to a judge in MG rises to five

The number of potential sexual abuse victims linked to Judge Magid Nauef Láuar has increased to five amid ongoing investigations into previous allegations.

Feb 27 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge will decide whether to bring Judge Nubia Vera to trial for the Mueble Fino case

The Ecuadorian judge will determine if Judge Nubia Vera should face trial for charges of concussion in the Mueble Fino case following recent proceedings.

Feb 27 • 03:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Chief Prosecutor requested life imprisonment for the youths sentenced to 15 years in jail for the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa

The chief prosecutor in Buenos Aires has called for life sentences for three youths originally sentenced to 15 years for their roles in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa.

Feb 26 • 21:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: The judge Siliņeviča, who is being prosecuted for fraud and is suspended, continues to work in the justice sector

Judge Siliņeviča, currently under investigation for fraud, continues to serve in a different capacity within the justice system despite her suspension.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

I once used ₦2m to treat suspect before court — Ex-Lagos CP

A retired police commissioner in Lagos revealed the systemic failures of Nigeria's criminal justice system, emphasizing that police officers often act under resource constraints, making them victims of the system themselves.

Feb 26 • 16:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Former Supreme Court Justice Urmas Volens has Died

Former Estonian Supreme Court Justice Urmas Volens passed away at the age of 49.

Feb 26 • 16:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Lithuanian who killed three people in the United Kingdom released from prison after only three years and deported to homeland

A Lithuanian man who killed three people in a car crash in the UK has been released from prison after serving only three years and subsequently deported back to Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

High-Tone Clash Between Floridis and Famelos Over Exhumations in Tempi

A heated political clash unfolded in the Greek Parliament regarding the exhumation processes and laboratory examinations for the victims of the Tempi tragedy.

Feb 25 • 20:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

MERA25: Political targeting behind the trial of Varoufakis

The Greek political party MERA25 has expressed strong opposition to the trial of its secretary, Yanis Varoufakis, accusing the government of manipulating the justice system for political reasons.

Feb 25 • 17:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

TJ-SP maintains acquittal of Felipe Prior in rape case in the interior

The TJ-SP upheld the acquittal of former Big Brother Brasil contestant Felipe Prior in a rape case from 2018, concluding that criminal responsibility was not proven.

Feb 25 • 14:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Pole convicted in Germany for a murder he did not commit? Minister Żurek responds

A Polish man, Piotr P., has been imprisoned for over 20 years for a murder he did not commit, as new evidence points to another individual being responsible for the crime.

Feb 25 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive from Justice, Oruam releases music and appears with electronic bracelet in clip

Rapper Oruam, who is wanted by the authorities, has released a new music video featuring him wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet while discussing the Brazilian justice system.

Feb 25 • 13:41 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

18-year-old convicted of raping three underage boys in Oslo

An 18-year-old has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for the rape of three underage boys in Oslo, with his defense attorney planning to appeal the decision.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

True crime fans 'hooked' as brutal series leaves them 'absolutely fuming'

True crime enthusiasts are reacting passionately to a new docuseries that explores gripping criminal cases.

Feb 25 • 10:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Faster Path to the Profession of Court Guardian

The Polish government has approved a draft law aimed at streamlining the recruitment process for court guardians and clarifying regulations within the judicial guardian service.

Feb 25 • 09:27 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Warden sent on leave suspected of breach of duty

A detention warden in Iceland has been placed on leave due to suspicions of misconduct.

Feb 25 • 07:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The justice system doesn’t work: reforming it is not just a right-wing issue but a matter for everyone

Stefano Bandecchi, a local politician and president of the province of Terni, advocates for a reform of the justice system in Italy, emphasizing that the issue transcends political affiliations.

Feb 25 • 05:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

It was scary: Decision document 3 cm thick, the daughter who sought retrial collapsed in tears

The Supreme Court of Japan has decided to allow a retrial for Hiroshi Sakihara, posthumously convicted of murder and robbery in the Hino Town case, leading to emotional reactions from the victim's family.

Feb 25 • 04:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Michał Długosz: Judicial Unreasonableness, or Very Slow Courts

The article discusses the issue of judicial unreasonableness and the delays in the Polish court system.

Feb 25 • 03:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

State courts spend 67% of their budget on staff, and expenses grow faster than revenue

State judicial institutions in Brazil allocated over R$ 62.5 billion for salaries in 2024, which accounts for 67% of their total budgets.

Feb 24 • 18:30 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice maintains Volkswagen's conviction for work akin to slavery in Pará

Brazil's justice system upheld a conviction against Volkswagen, ordering the company to pay R$ 165 million for past labor conditions resembling slavery in Pará.

Feb 24 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends education selection process in São Francisco de Itabapoana

The justice system has temporarily suspended the simplified selection process for hiring in the municipal education network of São Francisco de Itabapoana due to a legal challenge regarding insufficient registration time.

Feb 24 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CNJ determines immediate investigation of harassment allegations against intern in Federal Justice of RR

The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has mandated an immediate investigation into harassment allegations by a law intern against a director and a federal judge in Roraima's Federal Criminal Court.

Feb 24 • 14:12 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The advisor close to Levin testified in the past in an attempt to avoid indictment. It was determined that her testimony was manipulative and unreliable

Yael Kutnick, the legal advisor to the Ministry of Justice, provided testimony against a senior police officer with hopes of avoiding indictment, but her testimony was deemed manipulative and unreliable by a court over 20 years ago.

Feb 24 • 12:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Court backlog in England and Wales ‘will rise until 2035 despite reforms’

The backlog in criminal courts in England and Wales is projected to rise until 2035, even with proposed reforms such as limited jury trials.

Feb 24 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning PE Tuesday, February 24, 2026

A severe storm results in one death and 600 displaced individuals in Baixada Fluminense, as various significant legal cases and issues in Brazil are highlighted.

Feb 24 • 11:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In the justice system, the IGJ and even with India: all open fronts of AFA and "Chiqui" Tapia

The AFA and its leaders, including Chiqui Tapia, are facing multiple legal challenges regarding significant unpaid social security contributions.

Feb 24 • 10:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Nova Scotia man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenage babysitter

John Alexander Cripps was sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old babysitter, raising concerns about the justice system's treatment of Indigenous victims in Nova Scotia.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Attorney General: The Police Investigations Department Law Will Lead to Political Control

The proposed law to place the Police Investigations Department under the Minister of Justice raises concerns of political interference and undermines public trust in the investigative process.

Feb 24 • 08:48 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Judiciary Unlocks 13.1tri/-

Tanzania's judiciary has successfully resolved 93% of economic cases, recovering 13.1 trillion Tanzanian shillings and enhancing public confidence in the legal system.

Feb 24 • 08:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: This Might Be the Worst Master's Office in the Country

Lawyers in Mbombela claim that severe backlogs and inefficiencies at the Master's Office have resulted in unacceptable delays for clients.

Feb 24 • 06:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

David Lammy lifts cap on court sitting days in effort to cut backlog of cases

David Lammy has announced the lifting of the cap on crown court sitting days in England and Wales in an effort to address the backlog of criminal cases.

Feb 24 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on super salaries is part of the adjustment in the justice system

The suspension of indemnity payments without legal provisions in the public service addresses excessive payments within Brazil's judicial system, which are estimated at R$ 20 billion annually.

Feb 23 • 21:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

From trafficking victim to 'black widow': the case of Rebecca Auborn, the woman who killed four men in just six months

Rebecca Auborn, a 36-year-old woman, drugged and killed four men over six months before being caught and subsequently convicted by the justice system in Argentina.

Feb 23 • 18:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Moraes orders PM-DF to explain visits to Anderson Torres outside authorized hours

Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the Police Command of the Federal District to clarify unauthorized visits to former Minister of Justice Anderson Torres in prison within 48 hours.

Feb 23 • 18:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Journalist Arimatéia Azevedo discharged from hospital and sent to prison in PI, says family

Journalist Arimatéia Azevedo was discharged from the hospital and is being sent back to prison despite concerns about his health, as mandated by the justice system in Piauí.

Feb 23 • 16:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The new president's law on courts. What was the role of lawyer Zbigniew Ziobro?

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed a government reform of the National Council of the Judiciary and proposed a controversial new law on the justice system that imposes severe penalties for questioning the status of 'neo-judges'.

Feb 23 • 11:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Canberra man jailed 20 years for killing ex-wife in Bruce home

A Canberra man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the killing of his ex-wife, despite expressing remorse and citing his declining health.

Feb 23 • 05:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Judges urged to embrace AI to cut courts backlog in major David Lammy speech

Deputy PM David Lammy is set to advocate for the adoption of AI in the UK judicial system to address significant court backlogs.

Feb 22 • 15:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul signed a law to improve tracking of sexual offense evidence

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law aimed at enhancing the tracking and transparency of sexual offense evidence kits, addressing long-standing concerns from survivor advocacy groups.

Feb 21 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Horrifying update over 'Night stalker' rapist who preyed on women in his Volvo

Clive Howard, known as the 'Night Stalker,' may be released after serving 10 years of his life sentence for raping women in his car.

Feb 21 • 13:08 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Child porn collector should have been sentenced to prison, says Ontario’s top court

Ontario's top court criticized a previous sentencing decision for Matthew Elias, who had been found in possession of thousands of child pornography images, stating he should have received a prison sentence rather than house arrest.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC

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