Alejandro David: “To decide about someone, you must first know the prison”
Judge Alejandro David discusses the importance of understanding the penal system and the role of society in the reintegration of ex-prisoners.
Killer in a Women's Prison: How Gender Ideology Entered Behind Bars?
This article discusses the case of Sonja Hranjec, a transgender woman accused of murdering fellow artist Vedran Gračan, and the implications of gender identity policies in the penal system.
Letter from the Family of Eliza Samudio Points Out Flaws in Justice and Denounces Privileges of Bruno
A letter from the family of Eliza Samudio criticizes the Brazilian justice system for allowing convicted murderer Bruno Fernandes to enjoy privileges while serving his sentence.
New juvenile criminal regime: what is known about the law that sets penalties from age 14
Argentina has enacted a new juvenile justice law that establishes penal responsibility beginning at age 14 with specific sanctions for underage offenders.
From Debate to Implementation: the Juvenile Penal Regime and the Challenge of the 'Day After'
Argentina has passed a new law establishing a juvenile penal system that sets criminal responsibility from the age of 14, focusing on institutional responses to prevent recidivism among young offenders.
Mahiques Brings the Supreme Court into the Debate on the New Penal Code and Plans to Delay the Implementation of Procedural Reform in Comodoro Py
Justice Minister Juan Bautista Mahiques is engaging the Supreme Court in discussions about reforming the Penal Code and intends to postpone the implementation of an accusatory system in federal courts.
A detained man accused of rape jumped from the third floor in the courts of La Plata
A man detained on charges of sexual assault jumped from the third floor of the penal courts in La Plata, Argentina, resulting in serious injuries.
The Taliban horror is law. Broken bones for women? It's worse to hit dogs
A new penal code in Afghanistan codifies severe punishments for women, far less severe for animal abuse, reflecting the Taliban's repressive regime.
The new Taliban penal code: 15 days in jail for breaking a woman's arm and five months for mistreating a camel
Afghanistan's new penal code allows a man to be imprisoned for only 15 days for breaking his wife's arm while providing a harsher penalty of five months for mistreating a camel, reflecting severe gender-based inequality in legal recourse.
Beyond Age, the Juvenile Penal System Focuses on Reeducation and Resocialization
The proposed Juvenile Penal System bill seeks to replace an outdated law by emphasizing the reeducation and resocialization of adolescents.
Foreign prisoners serve one third of their sentence instead of half
Foreign prisoners in Iceland will now serve only one third of their sentences rather than half, a change in policy meant to streamline the penal system.
Court limits number of inmates at Oriximiná police station; State appeals the decision
A Brazilian court has ordered the Oriximiná police station to limit the number of detainees to five, following a public action by the Pará Public Ministry due to overcrowding.
With a jab at Bullrich, Pichetto questioned the lack of budget to reform the juvenile penal system
Deputy Miguel Ángel Pichetto criticized the insufficient budget for juvenile penal reform while expressing support for lowering the age of criminal responsibility.
Operation against fraudulent court orders targets unauthorized access to a penal police officer's credentials in MG
An operation is combating a fraudulent scheme involving the insertion of arrest warrants into judicial systems, with investigators focusing on unauthorized access to a penal police officer's credentials in Minas Gerais, conducting searches in Goiás and the Federal District.
Justice establishes automated temporary exit for inmates in Maranhão and sets 2026 calendar
The 3rd Criminal Execution Court in São Luís has implemented an automated temporary exit system for inmates, defining the 2026 schedule for temporary releases based on the Penal Execution Law.
The Government rushes the reduction of the age of accountability and wants to have the initial approval in extraordinary sessions
The Government is pushing for reforms in the juvenile penal system, aiming to lower the age of accountability to 13 years and seeking initial approval from the House during extraordinary sessions.
Criminal cases may end faster. Courts, victims, and offenders will benefit from this
The article discusses new measures for expediting criminal proceedings, including voluntary penal submission, mediation dismissals, and the implications for offenders and victims.
Habijan: Modular prisons in Varaždin and Lipovica will be completed in July
Minister of Justice Damir Habijan announced that two modular prisons expected to be completed in July will add a total of 300 new prison places to address overcrowding and staffing shortages in the penal system.
Žilinka challenges the amendment on informants at the Constitutional Court / The amendment undermines the state's ability to investigate corruption or organized crime, warns
General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka has challenged a part of the amendment to the Penal Code concerning informants at the Constitutional Court, arguing that it hinders the state's ability to investigate serious crimes effectively.