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The proposed Juvenile Penal System bill seeks to replace an outdated law by emphasizing the reeducation and resocialization of adolescents.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.