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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Santiago Viola sworn in before the Court as the Government's representative on the Council of the Judiciary

Santiago Viola is sworn in as the new Government representative on the Council of the Judiciary, taking over from Sebastián Amerio.

Mar 14 • 21:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

The Hannibal of Żoliborz case is removed from the Supreme Court agenda. The reason is the appointment of a neo-judge

The Supreme Court hearing for Kajetan P., sentenced to life in prison for murder, has been postponed due to a request for rescheduling and the disqualification of a judge.

Mar 12 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Judiciary investigates Judge Peinado after receiving a complaint about a leak from the 'Begoña Gómez Case'

The General Council of the Judiciary in Spain is investigating Judge Juan Carlos Peinado following a complaint regarding a leak to the press about ongoing inquiries into Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Mar 12 • 08:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

With 46 observers, the selection of the president of the Judiciary Council to replace Mario Godoy will begin

The selection process for a new president of the Judiciary Council in Ecuador, replacing Mario Godoy, will start with the oversight of 46 observers and a technical support team.

Mar 11 • 22:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Leszek Mazur: I am not running for the KRS

Leszek Mazur announced that he will not run for a new term in the National Judiciary Council amidst ongoing political strife.

Mar 11 • 07:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

NCERT Removes 'Corruption in Judiciary' Chapter from Textbook, Apologizes

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has publicly apologized for including a controversial chapter on corruption in the judiciary in an eighth-grade social science textbook and has withdrawn the entire set of books.

Mar 10 • 05:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wojciech Buchajczuk: The pre-elections for the National Council of the Judiciary are far from politics, there is no better solution

Wojciech Buchajczuk, a candidate for the National Council of the Judiciary, insists that the pre-election process is independent and represents the judiciary community.

Mar 10 • 03:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President of the Judiciary Council and his alternate will be elected from a single shortlist

A single process for the appointment of the principal and alternate members of the Judiciary Council in Ecuador was approved by a majority vote of the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council.

Mar 9 • 21:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

From the shortlist led by Mercedes Caicedo, the president and alternate member of the Judiciary Council will be elected

A new president and an alternate member for the Judiciary Council of Ecuador will be selected from a shortlist proposed by the National Court of Justice.

Mar 9 • 19:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pre-elections to the National Council of the Judiciary in mid-April? A proposal for the date and regulations

The article discusses the impending pre-elections for Poland's National Council of the Judiciary, set against the backdrop of the current term's expiration and the controversies surrounding its formation.

Mar 9 • 13:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dagmara Pawełczyk-Woicka: We are threatened with a shell of the National Council of the Judiciary

Dagmara Pawełczyk-Woicka discusses her current position and future prospects regarding the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) in Poland amidst upcoming elections.

Mar 9 • 03:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

"Gazeta Polska" Clubs and the Church in Krakow Collect Signatures for KRS. "Overcome Evil with Good!"

On a grassroots campaign, various groups in Krakow are collecting signatures to support candidates for the reformed National Justice Council, particularly favoring conservative judges.

Mar 8 • 16:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Supersalaries of judges do not guarantee productivity in courts

Payment of supersalaries to judges does not ensure efficiency in the proceedings of Brazil's state courts, based on the National Justice Council's productivity index.

Mar 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judiciary Council accepted the resignation of Carlos Serrano as anti-corruption judge

The Judiciary Council of Ecuador has accepted Carlos Serrano's resignation from his position as an anti-corruption judge after nearly four months of consideration.

Mar 7 • 19:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNJ removes judge for decisions in case linked to Refinaria de Manguinhos

The National Justice Council (CNJ) has removed Judge Guaraci de Campos Vianna from his position following decisions deemed egregiously wrong in a legal case related to the Refinaria de Manguinhos during an investigation into financial fraud.

Mar 6 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The complaint from the togato CSM: "School of Magistracy in the hands of factions"

Council of Magistracy member Andrea Mirenda criticizes the Supreme School of Magistracy for being manipulated by political factions rather than serving its intended role as a training center for judges and public prosecutors.

Mar 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In the middle of a session: the moment when Sebastián Amerio learns that he is no longer Deputy Minister of Justice

Sebastián Amerio learned of his dismissal as Deputy Minister of Justice during a session of the Council of the Judiciary.

Mar 4 • 16:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sebastián Amerio learned about his dismissal from Justice during a meeting of the Council of the Judiciary: "We are being summoned to Olivos, or to Rosada, I will see now..."

Sebastián Amerio unexpectedly learned of his dismissal as Argentina's Secretary of Justice during a virtual meeting of the Council of the Judiciary.

Mar 4 • 16:54 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, Mantovano: 'CSM is an area of impunity where sloppy and negligent judges are rewarded'

Alfredo Mantovano criticizes the Italian Superior Council of the Judiciary, calling it a 'zone of impunity' for judges, amid ongoing debates about judicial accountability.

Mar 3 • 20:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Participation Council Has Not Yet Activated the Mechanism to Replace Mario Godoy in the Judiciary

The Participation Council of Ecuador is delaying the selection of a replacement for Mario Godoy as president of the Judiciary Council following his resignation and subsequent political trial leading to his removal.

Mar 3 • 14:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judiciary Council suspends Judge Daniela Ayala for three months due to wrongdoing in the Magnicidio FV case

Judge Daniela Ayala has been suspended for three months without pay by the Judiciary Council for severe wrongdoing in the Magnicidio FV case.

Mar 3 • 00:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

There are only a few hours left for candidates to register for Prosecutor General of the State

The registration deadline for candidates applying for the Prosecutor General of the State of Ecuador is set to end on March 3, 2026, at midnight.

Mar 2 • 18:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tomasz Zalasiński: Primary elections will not fully heal the KRS, but will allow the procedure for selecting judges to be depoliticized

Tomasz Zalasiński discusses the upcoming primary elections for the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) in Poland and their implications for depoliticizing the judiciary.

Mar 1 • 17:50 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Council temporarily takes over the leadership of Iran

A council consisting of Iran's president, chief of the judiciary, and the leader of Iran's Guardian Council will temporarily assume control of Iran, according to the Iranian news agency IRNA.

Mar 1 • 03:13 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Iran's president and two top authorities temporarily take over the leadership of Iran

Iran's President Mazoud Pezeshkian will temporarily lead the country alongside the head of the judiciary and a jurist from the Guardian Council following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Mar 1 • 03:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Kirchners Attempt to Block a Report on the Work Level of Each Member of the Council of the Judiciary

A public information request regarding the activity level of judicial councilors has created tensions in Argentina's Council of the Judiciary, particularly with the Kirchnerist faction.

Feb 28 • 17:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

President vs. Government on KRS, and Poles Want Consensus. Latest Survey

The Polish President has vetoed a proposed amendment to the law on the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), as the Sejm has voted to restore constitutional standards for the election of KRS members.

Feb 28 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CNJ suspends judge suspected of sexual abuse in Minas Gerais

The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has suspended judge Magid Nauef Láuar, who is under investigation for sexual abuse.

Feb 28 • 00:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judiciary Council designates six new provincial prosecutors in charge

The Judiciary Council of Ecuador has appointed six new provincial prosecutors for various provinces, replacing the previous officials.

Feb 27 • 20:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Processes suspended by CNJ members frustrate Eliana Calmon

Eliana Calmon expressed frustration over the suspension of investigations into judges by members of the National Justice Council (CNJ) during her last session as corregedora.

Feb 27 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See evidence raised by the CNJ to remove a judge from the TJMG who acted in a rape case

The National Justice Council (CNJ) ordered the immediate removal of Judge Magid Nauef Láuar from the Minas Gerais Court of Justice due to indications of sexual misconduct.

Feb 27 • 17:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The KRS sues the Tribunal over the provisions of the law on the KRS. It's about the election of a new Council

The KRS has filed a complaint to the Tribunal concerning provisions of the law that relate to the election process for its new members.

Feb 27 • 16:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

List of 15 judges recommended to the KRS by Iustitia

The largest association of Polish judges, Iustitia, has presented a list of 15 judges it supports for elections to the National Judiciary Council (KRS), which is also backed by other associations defending independent courts.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bartosz Pilitowski: The election of judges to the KRS is not 'rocket science' but a test of the state's seriousness

Bartosz Pilitowski discusses the upcoming election of judges to the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) in Poland, emphasizing the need for clear procedures and respect for judges' will to avoid further crises in the judicial system.

Feb 26 • 15:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

PiS MP Collects Signatures for KRS Lists for Piebiak and 'Patriots'

A deputy from the PiS party is collecting signatures in Poznań to support judges running for the reformed National Council of Justice, including controversial figure Łukasz Piebiak.

Feb 26 • 15:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judiciary Council activates security protocols due to threats to judge in the Goleada case, for which Aquiles Alvarez is detained

The Judiciary Council of Ecuador has activated security protocols after threats against Judge Jairo García Mosquera, who is handling the Goleada case involving detained Mayor Aquiles Alvarez and others.

Feb 26 • 15:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two more people report judge to CNJ, bringing the number of alleged victims to four

Two additional individuals have reported allegations against the judge Magid Láuar to the National Justice Council in Brazil, raising the total number of alleged victims to four.

Feb 26 • 11:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judiciary Council requests increased security for judge overseeing Goleada case

The Judiciary Council of Ecuador has requested heightened security for judge Jairo García due to alleged threats against him in the Goleada case.

Feb 26 • 00:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Council of the Judiciary deepened the investigation into the federal judge of Rosario Gastón Salmain

The Council of the Judiciary of Argentina has intensified its investigation into federal judge Gastón Salmain, accused of corruption, while also postponing decisions regarding another judge facing accusations of antisemitism.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pre-elections for the National Judiciary Council. The Coalition has prepared a resolution. PiS is going to the Constitutional Tribunal

The current Polish coalition government has introduced a resolution concerning pre-elections for members of the National Judiciary Council in response to a presidential veto on proposed changes to the judiciary election process.

Feb 25 • 16:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Chairman of the Judicial Council: The service pension reform threatens judges' financial security and independence

Judges in Latvia face a new pension reform that increases service years required for special pensions from 20 to 25 years and alters pension calculation methods, raising concerns about financial security.

Feb 25 • 10:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Rapporteur who acquitted defendant of the sexual abuse of a minor is investigated by the CNJ for sexual abuse

Magid Nauef Láuar, the judge who acquitted a defendant accused of raping a 12-year-old, is under investigation for alleged sexual abuse by the National Justice Council (CNJ).

Feb 24 • 10:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

In a church near Krakow, signatures were collected for lists to the KRS for Schab and 'Catholic judges'

A local priest encouraged parishioners in Czułów, Poland, to sign a petition supporting candidates for the National Judiciary Council, including Piotr Schab, who is associated with controversial actions against judges.

Feb 23 • 17:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Advisory Council of former presidents of the National Court considers the return of the Supreme Court of Justice and further reforms

The Advisory Council of former presidents of Ecuador's National Court is considering reforms to address the judicial crisis affecting the judiciary in the country.

Feb 23 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

About the Judiciary Council

The article discusses the controversies surrounding Ecuador's Judiciary Council and its former president, condemning their failure to uphold justice within the system.

Feb 23 • 14:30 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge removed from office in Orellana for manifest negligence in the case of alias 'Topo', ally of 'Fito'

The Council of the Judiciary of Ecuador has dismissed a judge for serious negligence in the case involving alias 'Topo', linked to a criminal group led by alias 'Fito'.

Feb 21 • 18:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pending Reform

The political dismissal of Mario Godoy from the presidency of the Judiciary Council marks a significant institutional response to public demand for accountability under the law in Ecuador.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banco Master: CNJ demands explanations from the Paraíba Court of Justice about judicial deposits of R$ 2.6 billion to BRB

The National Justice Council (CNJ) has demanded that the Paraíba Court of Justice explain a judicial deposit of R$ 2.6 billion made to Banco BRB as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 20 • 19:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judiciary asks the Citizen Participation Council to 'activate' the mechanism to select Mario Godoy's replacement

The Judiciary in Ecuador is urging the Citizen Participation Council to initiate the process for selecting a new president following the resignation of Mario Godoy due to political censure.

Feb 20 • 19:15 UTC

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