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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Buffet, DJ set, IBAN, and proceeds for No: the shocking flyer that embarrasses the ANM. Gasparri: "Stunned"

A controversial flyer for a fundraising event by the National Association of Magistrates in Rome has ignited debate, especially due to its high entry fee of €60 and implications for the judiciary's public image.

Feb 27 • 14:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Late Fees', 'Temporary Additions', 'Other': Generic Terms Camouflage Extras in Magistrate Salaries

The article discusses how Brazilian magistrates receive additional payments above the constitutional ceiling, described with vague terms, including amounts paid even after mandatory retirement due to penalties for serious offenses.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Fringe Benefits': a retired judge complained about the lack of snacks and coffee for magistrates during a trial at the STF

During a trial at Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, retired judge Cláudia Márcia de Carvalho Soares criticized the lack of basic provisions for magistrates, including snacks and functional apartments.

Feb 26 • 21:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The CGPJ complies with what was agreed with Justice and will call for 125 magistrate positions for the fourth round

The CGPJ has announced it will open 125 positions for magistrates for experienced jurists as part of a larger agreement for 500 judicial positions.

Feb 26 • 17:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Di Pietro exposes the judges: "It was the magistrates who stopped us, not the politicians"

Former prosecutor Antonio Di Pietro claims that the magistrates, rather than politicians, halted investigations into corruption during the Mani Pulite scandal.

Feb 25 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Up to R$ 140 thousand: magistrates punished for accusations involving sexual crimes receive amounts boosted with perks

Magistrates punished with mandatory retirement due to serious offenses continue to receive salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling due to additional perks and allowances.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

If the Sì passes for the Anm, it will be year zero

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.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Burkina: four senior magistrates and three customs officers convicted of corruption

Four magistrates and three customs officers in Burkina Faso have been sentenced for corruption, following a trial concerning bribery and abuse of power.

Feb 24 • 20:48 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
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Magistrates and judges to use more AI, says Lammy - as jury trials reduced

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy announced plans to increase the use of AI in courts while reducing the number of jury trials in England and Wales.

Feb 24 • 15:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An NGO calls for an Ethics Code for Magistrates after the Carlos Mahiques case

An Argentine NGO advocates for an Ethics Code for judges in response to a controversy surrounding Judge Carlos Mahiques.

Feb 23 • 18:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Referendum, Nordio: "Unpleasant tones, especially from magistrates. I am very sure we will win"

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio expresses confidence in winning the upcoming referendum while urging a more civil discourse in the debate surrounding it.

Feb 23 • 16:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

False rumor denied: Yes is ahead. The No driven by comedians

A recent report shows that support for the 'Yes' vote in the upcoming Italian referendum on the separation of magistrates' careers remains ahead of the 'No,' despite recent reductions in the gap.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Half of the 20 State Judges in the Country with the Highest Salaries Are Retired

Retired judges and court magistrates in Santa Catarina received some of the highest salaries in the state judiciary in 2025, reaching up to R$ 281,000 in a single month.

Feb 21 • 02:00 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

That strange letter requesting a raise. Gasparri: "The CSM should clarify: it wouldn't be a virtuous example"

Senator Maurizio Gasparri is demanding clarity from the Superior Council of the Judiciary regarding a rumored request for salary increases by some magistrates.

Feb 18 • 19:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

From 50 to 65 years old, with a reduced pension: Romania adopts its magistrates' retirement reform

Romania has reformed its magistrates' retirement age and pension system, raising the retirement age and reducing pension amounts amid public budget concerns.

Feb 18 • 13:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cármen calls for the end of telework in the Electoral Justice in a meeting about conduct rules

Minister Cármen Lúcia urged the termination of telework in the Electoral Justice during a meeting focused on conduct recommendations for electoral magistrates.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Yasmín Esquivel calls on regional magistrates to 'administer justice with open doors'

Yasmín Esquivel Mossa urged regional magistrates to implement a justice system that listens to and protects the rights of all individuals during a meeting in Mexico City.

Feb 17 • 21:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Paty Trial: Two Magistrates Removed from the Court due to the Partiality of Their Questions to a Witness

Two magistrates have been removed from the special court judging the appeal of four men involved in the assassination of Samuel Paty due to concerns over the impartiality of their questioning.

Feb 17 • 17:49 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

"You say untrue things, you delegitimize us." That stop from Vice President Pinelli ignored by Nordio

The article discusses the ongoing criticism and attacks from Carlo Nordio against the CSM under President Mattarella's oversight, highlighting the unity among magistrates in supporting their Vice President Fabio Pinelli despite these challenges.

Feb 17 • 09:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Their actions are politically covered. Many complicit transalpine magistrates

The article discusses the alleged connections between leftist violence in France and Italy, highlighting recent violent incidents and claiming political protection for those involved.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Forbidden to ask who finances the "No"

A significant amount of funding is flowing into the National Association of Magistrates in Italy ahead of a referendum on justice, with donor names kept secret, raising concerns of hidden financing.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Burkina: In the trial of magistrates, lawyers, and customs officials, the defense denounces violence and lack of respect for the law

In Burkina Faso, a high-profile trial involving magistrates, lawyers, and customs officials has sparked allegations of violence and procedural violations as the defendants face serious corruption charges.

Feb 16 • 07:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Arianna launches the mobilization: "The referendum is not about the government. The reform? It frees the magistrates"

Arianna Meloni emphasizes that the upcoming referendum on justice reform is meant to empower citizens rather than serve as a political test for the government.

Feb 15 • 05:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fabrice Aidan, Frédéric Chaslin, Daniel Siad... French justice takes hold of the Epstein case by appointing magistrates

French judicial authorities are investigating potential infractions linked to French citizens in connection with the Epstein case.

Feb 14 • 18:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Schlein's Fears: Magistrates' Gaffes Fueling the PD Faction

The remarks made by Nicolás Gratteri regarding the referendum campaign are causing friction within Italy’s Democratic Party (PD) as tensions rise among reformists.

Feb 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

We apologize to the citizens, let everyone investigate us. Now 51 magistrates dissociate themselves from Gratteri

A significant incident in the Italian judiciary emerges as 51 magistrates publicly distance themselves from prosecutor Nicola Gratteri's controversial remarks against supporters of a referendum on separating judicial careers.

Feb 13 • 10:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Arianna Meloni dismantles the lies about the referendum: 'No cataclysm, many magistrates support yes'

Arianna Meloni emphasizes that the upcoming referendum on the separation of careers is not a vote on the government, countering claims that it is linked to her leadership.

Feb 13 • 09:52 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

President of the TEPJF calls electoral magistrates to political rationality: legitimacy is not personal protagonism

The president of Mexico's Electoral Tribunal urged electoral magistrates to prioritize political rationality and institutional responsibility over personal prominence.

Feb 13 • 01:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Remember the last time... Even the president of the Anm attacks those who will vote 'yes' in the referendum

Cesare Parodi, the president of the National Association of Magistrates in Italy, criticizes those who support a 'yes' vote in the upcoming justice referendum, suggesting they will regret their decision.

Feb 12 • 18:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Those who make mistakes do not pay. Only 15 convictions for magistrates in the last 15 years

An examination of the lack of accountability for Italian magistrates reveals only 15 convictions in 15 years, questioning the effectiveness of civil responsibility for judges.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF cites law on indications of crimes committed by magistrates when delivering report to STF on Vorcaro's phone

The Federal Police of Brazil reported to the Supreme Federal Court regarding suspicious activities related to magistrates after examining Daniel Vorcaro's phone.

Feb 12 • 00:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Business entities support ethics code for the Supreme Federal Court in a manifesto

A group of 17 business organizations in Brazil issued a manifesto supporting the Supreme Federal Court's initiative to establish a code of conduct for its magistrates.

Feb 11 • 20:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Mamata Banerjee has received a shock...', said Sambit Patra

Sambit Patra responded to the Supreme Court's order to appoint 8,505 Group B officers, emphasizing that they must report to their district magistrates and assume duty, amidst Mamata Banerjee's claims of unavailability of officers.

Feb 11 • 05:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The separation could (perhaps) have avoided the worst

The article discusses how the separation of careers for magistrates might have changed the course of justice in the case of Enzo Tortora, who was wrongfully convicted.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Calvary of Tortora Persecuted by Magistrates and Also by the Media

Marco Bellocchio clarifies that his series 'Portobello' does not endorse the 'Yes' vote in the upcoming justice referendum, despite its timing coinciding with the event, as it recounts the unjust suffering of Enzo Tortora.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Cross River magistrates resume strike over unmet demands

Magistrates in Cross River State, Nigeria, have resumed their strike action due to the state government's failure to fulfill previous agreements regarding their demands.

Feb 9 • 17:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Red robes and oppositions: The irreducibles vent in chats: 'Insurge'

Italian magistrates express their discontent and plan a collective action due to their frustrations with the government's influence on judicial matters.

Feb 8 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Preventive detention: the prosecutor can thwart it

The introduction of a new security decree is unlikely to ease tensions between the government and the judiciary, as practical application challenges from magistrates are anticipated.

Feb 7 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Brazilians and Venezuelan arrested in action against illegal mining released by Guiana's Justice

A group of 16 Brazilians and one Venezuelan, arrested in Guiana for illegal mining and unauthorized entry, was released by a Georgetown Magistrates' Court decision.

Feb 6 • 23:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

In May, the Judiciary will 'launch' a competition to fill judge vacancies in the National Court; since 2023, the partial renewal of magistrates has not been achieved.

In May, a public competition will be launched to fill judge vacancies in Ecuador's National Court of Justice, marking the first such call since March 2024.

Feb 6 • 14:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Big action by the Women's Commission after the Ghaziabad suicide case, this order issued

Following the suicide of three sisters in Ghaziabad, the chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission has issued directives to all district magistrates to control mobile-based educational activities in primary classes due to their detrimental effects on children's mental health.

Feb 6 • 09:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Toffoli defends self-restraint of magistrates and Moraes claims it is bad faith to 'demonize' lectures given by judges

Two Supreme Court ministers in Brazil discussed a code of conduct and the actions of magistrates, with Alexandre de Moraes asserting it is disingenuous to demonize judges' lectures, while Dias Toffoli advocated for self-imposed limits and restraint.

Feb 5 • 00:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cerno on Tg4: "The violent ones from Askatasuna released because the enemies of certain judges are the law enforcement forces"

Tommaso Cerno discussed the release of three individuals arrested during the violent Askatasuna protest in Turin, suggesting that their release reflects a broader conflict between magistrates and law enforcement.

Feb 4 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli says ministers cannot express political opinions, and Moraes criticizes magistrates who want to be 'influencers'

Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli stated that judges do not have the freedom to express political opinions and highlighted the restrictions that must be respected in their careers during a ruling on social media participation by judges and magistrates.

Feb 4 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

In its first working session, STF analyzes the validity of rules on social media use by magistrates

The Brazilian Supreme Court is reviewing the validity of a resolution regarding social media use by judges, establishing conduct recommendations and prohibitions.

Feb 4 • 18:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Andy Carroll faces trial after pleading not guilty to breach of non-molestation order

Former England footballer Andy Carroll has pleaded not guilty to breaching a non-molestation order and is set to face trial at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court.

Feb 4 • 11:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

C’River magistrates to resume indefinite strike February 9

The Cross River chapter of the Magistrates’ Association of Nigeria plans to resume an indefinite strike on February 9 due to the state government's failure to fulfill their demands.

Feb 3 • 13:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The magistrates underestimate that social center. And sometimes they pardon it

Antonio Rinaudo, an experienced Italian magistrate, expresses concerns about leniency towards violent offenders connected to the Askatasuna social center following their court cases.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC

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