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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Ministry of Justice forms a dedicated investigation team for the Daejeon factory fire... 'Thorough identification of responsibility'

The South Korean Ministry of Justice has established a dedicated investigation team to determine the causes and accountability for a recent factory fire in Daejeon that resulted in multiple casualties.

Mar 21 • 03:16 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Høiby case is finally over

The article discusses the conclusion of the Høiby case in Norway, expressing the author's views on the matter.

Mar 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Transparency in the trial against Høiby is not about sensationalism

The article argues that transparency in the trial against Marius Borg Høiby is crucial for public understanding and accountability in the legal process.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman convicted of attempted homicide against young Black man in MA escapes the court before receiving sentence

Businessman Jonathan Silva Barbosa escaped from the court in Açailândia, Brazil, before his sentencing for the attempted murder of Gabriel Silva Nascimento.

Mar 18 • 00:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Institute launches the 23rd edition of the Innovare Award, which will highlight legal initiatives on transparency

The Innovare Institute has launched the 23rd edition of its award aimed at recognizing legal initiatives in Brazil that promote transparency and accountability.

Mar 17 • 15:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Five years after the Constitutional Court's decision: controversial provisions of the milk law are applied, raising legality questions

The article discusses the ongoing application of provisions from Lithuania's repealed Milk Law, raising concerns about legality and accountability after a Constitutional Court ruling declared the law unconstitutional in 2020.

Mar 17 • 10:28 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Former Department Heads: Responsibility for Legal Administration Should Be Clearly Placed on the Department Head

Former Danish department heads argue that the responsibility for ensuring legal administration should be clearly assigned to department heads rather than being dispersed among multiple individuals.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Boualem Sansal claims to have been "attacked" by the Algerian regime and wants to hold it "accountable" before "international justice"

Boualem Sansal, a Franco-Algerian writer, has accused the Algerian regime of aggression against him and has expressed his intention to seek accountability through international legal avenues following his own imprisonment for criticizing the government.

Mar 13 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge Antônio Leopoldo is arrested at the PM Barracks after being convicted of the murder of Judge Alexandre Martins

Retired judge Antônio Leopoldo Teixeira has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for his role as a mastermind behind the murder of fellow judge Alexandre Martins, marking a significant first in Espírito Santo's judicial history.

Mar 13 • 11:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The state reduces prosecutors' independence due to police chiefs' criminal case

The Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digitalisation is proposing amendments to the Prosecutor's Office Act that will limit the ability of prosecutors to appeal cases to the Supreme Court, as a response to the criminal cases involving police leaders.

Mar 12 • 11:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Córdoba Priest Héctor Pinamonti Dies: The Church Found Him Guilty of Multiple Abuses, But Justice Never Investigated

Héctor Pinamonti, a priest from Córdoba, Argentina, was found guilty of multiple sexual abuses by the Church but was never investigated by the civil justice system, and he died at the age of 93 without facing any legal consequences.

Mar 9 • 17:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Matulionis on the fight against disinformation: tightening responsibility is the way we should go

D. Matulionis emphasizes the importance of tightening legal responsibilities to combat disinformation in Lithuania.

Mar 9 • 12:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

COMMENTARY: Equality Before the Law Has Suffered - Josef Koukal

The article discusses the ongoing legal battles surrounding Andrej Babiš and highlights the implications of political interference in the judicial process in Czechia.

Mar 5 • 19:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STJ, it's time to punish the massacre of May 2006

The article discusses the ongoing legal discussions in Brazil concerning the government's accountability for the May 2006 massacre, where police are alleged to have killed 564 people.

Mar 5 • 02:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Many Responsible": After the Collapse in Parque Patricios, Residents Report Previous Failures and Seek Legal Advice

Residents of the Estación Buenos Aires housing complex in Parque Patricios are demanding accountability and seeking legal counsel following the recent collapse of a parking slab that forced evacuations.

Mar 4 • 18:31 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Father of teenage Georgia school shooter found guilty of murder

Colin Gray, the father of a teenage school shooter in Georgia, has been found guilty of murder and manslaughter for his role in supplying a firearm used in the tragic event.

Mar 3 • 17:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Parents prosecuted after child's death

Parents are being prosecuted for gross negligence leading to their child's death after failing to seek timely medical care.

Mar 3 • 08:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

"Expired". If it weren't for the Church's delay, they could have fought in court. [Bishop Jeż's TRIAL]

The article discusses the unprecedented trial of Bishop Andrzej Jeż for failure to report clerical sexual abuse to the authorities, highlighting the implications for the Catholic Church in Poland.

Mar 2 • 19:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Column 'My Verdict': How far does the duty of supervision of a chief legal officer go?

The article discusses the accountability and supervisory responsibilities of a General Counsel in a corporation, especially in light of a whistleblowing report identifying irregularities.

Mar 2 • 11:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Understanding the Misconceptions of 'Distortion of Law' as a Milestone to Overcome 'Court's Chronic Unconstitutionality'

The South Korean National Assembly has passed a new law on 'distortion of law', imposing penalties on judges and prosecutors who intentionally distort legal applications, marking a significant reform in the judiciary.

Feb 28 • 00:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Writing of Judge Ji Gwi-yeon: Cowardly Rhetoric [Language and Writing]

A commentary on the writing style of Judge Ji Gwi-yeon, critiquing the use of ambiguous language in legal judgments and calling for clarity and accountability.

Feb 26 • 10:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Revealed that the Department of Justice hid FBI interviews about an accusation against Donald Trump

Democratic lawmakers allege legal violations following the revelation that the Department of Justice concealed FBI witness interviews related to a sexual assault accusation against Donald Trump.

Feb 25 • 21:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Conflict between Karystianou and PASOK over wiretaps: 'We respect her fight, but everyone is judged'

The PASOK party responded sharply to comments made by Maria Karystianou regarding illegal surveillance, emphasizing accountability and the significance of Nikos Androulakis's legal actions that exposed the scandal.

Feb 25 • 16:55 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The trial against Marius Borg Høiby - February 25

The article discusses the upcoming trial of Marius Borg Høiby set for February 25.

Feb 25 • 15:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister Nataly Morillo: 'We are witnessing the overflowing of rivers due to the lack of prevention and dredging that was needed'

Ecuador's government asserts that the current winter emergency could have been mitigated if local governments had fulfilled their legal duties regarding river dredging and cleaning.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The deceitful friendship of Epstein and the prince: what the pedophile documents reveal about Andrew

The article discusses the long-standing and close ties between Prince Andrew and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting the lack of legal and political accountability for these connections.

Feb 24 • 21:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PASOK's report on OPEKEPE: The goal of the Inquiry Committee is cover-up – Criminal responsibilities for Voridis and Avgenakis

The PASOK party claims that the Inquiry Committee was not used to seek the truth, but rather as a means for the New Democracy party to prevent legal scrutiny of its former ministers.

Feb 24 • 16:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The lawyer requests the acquittal of Druskininkai mayor R. Malinauskas convicted of corruption

The lawyer of R. Malinauskas, the mayor of Druskininkai, seeks acquittal based on claims of misconduct related to legal fees and lack of accountability for his advisor's actions.

Feb 24 • 11:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jigwiyeon's Strange Legal Principles

Critics are raising their voices against the first-instance ruling regarding Yoon Seok-yeol's charges of insurrection, primarily targeting Judge Ji Gwi-yeon's unusual legal interpretations.

Feb 24 • 07:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipalities of Nova Odessa, Rio das Pedras, and Capivari may be held responsible for the lack of uniforms, says expert

Parents are complaining about the lack of school uniforms and kits at the beginning of the academic year in Nova Odessa, Rio das Pedras, and Capivari, with a legal expert suggesting potential municipal accountability.

Feb 23 • 16:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US Supreme Court Takes Up Fossil Fuel Firms’ Climate Accountability Case

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case regarding climate accountability brought by the city of Boulder against major oil companies, which could influence future climate litigation in the US.

Feb 23 • 16:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Victim associations of the DANA demand accountability in Les Corts and do not understand why Mazón remains protected

Victim associations are calling for accountability in the aftermath of the DANA disaster during a session at Les Corts and express confusion over Mazón's legal protections.

Feb 23 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

VIDEO: Activists Hang Photo of Former Prince Andrew at the Louvre, in Paris, After His Arrest

Activists from the anti-billionaire group "Everyone Hates Elon" hung a framed photograph of former British Prince Andrew at the Louvre in Paris to emphasize accountability for his recent legal troubles.

Feb 22 • 19:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Epstein Files: What Exactly Is Andrew Accused Of?

The article discusses the legal implications of Prince Andrew's arrest and the historical context of royal accountability under the law.

Feb 20 • 13:39 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Sparks Calls for Justice in US Over Epstein Case

Calls for accountability in the Jeffrey Epstein case have intensified in the US following the arrest of former Prince Andrew, emphasizing the disparity in legal repercussions compared to Europe.

Feb 20 • 02:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Mbappé/PSG Conflict: The Player Demands Accountability, the Club Claims to Have Paid What It Owes

Kylian Mbappé and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are embroiled in a dispute over unpaid wages, with Mbappé alleging that the club still owes him money after a legal ruling.

Feb 19 • 23:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Dong-hyuk is unresponsive, but Song Eon-seok says: 'I feel responsible for the guilty verdict of Yoon Suk-yeol'

Song Eon-seok, leader of the People Power Party, expressed deep concern following the court's life imprisonment sentence for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, emphasizing the need for accountability and reaffirmation of the rule of law.

Feb 19 • 09:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Not punished at all: brilliant careers for the judges of the Tortora case

Key Italian judges involved in the contentious Tortora case have gone on to have successful careers, raising questions about accountability within the judiciary.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Violand: 'Why employees gathered in support of the owner'

A group of employees from the biscuit manufacturer Violand held a gathering in support of their employer amidst ongoing legal proceedings against him, raising concerns about the organization of the protest by company management.

Feb 18 • 15:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Bishop Jeż on trial for pedophilia. He delayed reporting to the prosecutor's office

Bishop Andrzej Jeż is on trial for delaying the reporting of alleged pedophilia cases within his diocese, potentially affecting the justice for many victims.

Feb 18 • 14:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Special Prosecutor for Insurrection Appeals the Seven-Year Sentence for Lee Sang-min

The special prosecutor's team investigating suspicions of insurrection has appealed against the first-instance court's seven-year prison sentence for former Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min.

Feb 18 • 10:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Queensland police refused to discipline officer accused of domestic violence against pregnant partner

Queensland police chose not to discipline an officer accused of serious domestic violence against his pregnant partner, prompting a legal challenge that resulted in a tribunal ordering a disciplinary investigation.

Feb 16 • 02:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Age of Accountability: The Problem Is Not the Law, But How It Is Applied

The debate on lowering the age of accountability has resurfaced in Argentina as the government proposes a legal reform allowing minors from 14 to be criminally charged.

Feb 15 • 18:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

SERAP sues CBN over N3 trillion public funds

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has initiated legal action against the Central Bank of Nigeria for not accounting for N3 trillion in public funds.

Feb 15 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Legislative Justice and Evidence

The article discusses the differences between political trials and regular judicial processes in Ecuador, focusing on the constitutional basis and procedural guarantees for each.

Feb 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Military Prosecutor denounces captain and corporal of the PM for the death of sergeant from Franca, SP, inside the barracks

The Military Prosecutor's Office has formally charged Captain Francisco Laroca and Corporal Fabiano Rizzo for the murder of Sergeant Rullian Ricardo da Silva within a police military barracks in São Paulo.

Feb 12 • 08:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"In my view, the prosecution has completely overstepped its bounds"

An Icelandic official expresses concerns that the prosecution's actions may have been excessive.

Feb 11 • 16:27 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Here Maxwell refuses to answer Epstein questions

Ghislaine Maxwell has reportedly declined to answer questions related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 10 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Circle of Ideas: The Preconditions and Depth of Changes to the Constitution

The Greek Prime Minister's signal for constitutional revision has sparked discussions among legal experts about the proposed changes and their implications.

Feb 9 • 18:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles

Iran has officially legalized women's ability to obtain motorcycle licenses, resolving years of ambiguity and ensuring accountability in accident cases.

Feb 4 • 10:48 UTC

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