The Treasury before the Supreme Court can only be represented by the General Prosecutor's Office of Poland
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Poland clarifies that only the General Prosecutor's Office can represent state entities in legal matters, affecting qualified representatives seeking to assist these bodies.
Ian Huntley made fateful decision that left him open to near-fatal attack
Ian Huntley, the Soham double killer, is in serious condition after being attacked in prison, with reports suggesting his increasing presence in the gym made him a target.
Doctor sentenced to two years for not diagnosing herpes encephalitis
A doctor has been sentenced to two years in prison for failing to diagnose herpes encephalitis in a patient who later died.
Therapist convicted of torturing patients at clinic: 'tied up and beat'
A Brazilian occupational therapist has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for torturing patients at a rehabilitation clinic.
The National Ombudsman: Inmates Do Not Receive Necessary Health Care
The Norwegian National Ombudsman has reported inadequate health care for inmates, highlighting serious issues with mental health assessments and basic care needs.
Ombudsman is concerned about prisoners' mental health services
Finland's Deputy Ombudsman Maija Sakslin raises concerns over the inadequacy of mental health services for prisoners due to resource shortages in the prison healthcare system.
Imran Khan's doctor not allowed to treat him in jail, spokesman claims
Imran Khan's spokesman claims that the former prime minister's personal doctor has not been allowed to treat him in prison, despite significant health issues.
Emergency calls from staff and secret phones
Staff at the LandspÃtali emergency room in Iceland are expressing concerns about safety due to inadequate conditions at the hospital.
Denmark's Prisons Are in Dialogue with Inmates After Protests
Prisoners in several Danish facilities staged protests over inadequate healthcare, prompting a response from the Danish Prison Service.
Hussein, 33, dies in isolation cell - prison guards suspected of crime
A 33-year-old man named Hussein died in a Swedish prison isolation cell after alleging pain and fainting multiple times, leading to an investigation into the actions of prison guards.
Prisons are in dialogue with inmates after protest action
Denmark's prisons are addressing criticisms raised by inmates through a dialogue following a brief protest action on Tuesday evening.
Orthopedist sentenced to 10 years in prison for charging patients for surgeries performed through SUS in Paraná
A Brazilian orthopedist has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally charging patients for surgeries conducted under the public health system, SUS.
Doctor in PR is sentenced to prison for charging patients for surgeries done by SUS
A Paraná surgeon was sentenced to ten years in prison for illegally charging patients for surgeries funded by Brazil's public health system, SUS.
Tuberculosis in Ecuador's Prisons
Ecuador's prisons are facing a silent epidemic of tuberculosis, exacerbated by inadequate healthcare and poor living conditions.
Three years in prison for the vascular surgeon of Hippocrates for bribes: 'We who operate on hearts have enormous stress' said in court
A vascular surgeon at Hippocrates Hospital was sentenced to three years in prison for accepting bribes, expressing the stress faced by heart surgeons in court.
Hippocratic: Prison and €30,000 fine for the doctor who was caught with a bribe of €3,000
A former head of the Cardiology Clinic at Hippocrates Hospital was sentenced to three years in prison and fined €30,000 for bribery after being caught with €3,000 in marked banknotes.
Three-year prison sentence for doctor at Hippocratic Hospital for bribery
A former director of the cardiology clinic at Hippocratic Hospital has been sentenced to three years in prison for bribery after being caught with marked banknotes totaling 3,000 euros.
Elderly People in Japan Commit Minor Crimes for Shelter
In Japan, there is an increasing number of elderly individuals committing petty crimes to secure shelter, food, and medical care in prisons, with 13.5% of inmates being over the age of 65 as of 2024.
The court increased Dr. Ilan Halevy's sentence, who delivered women in his backyard against the law
The Lod District Court has increased Dr. Ilan Halevy's sentence to a total of 36 months in prison for illegally delivering women, including those classified as high-risk pregnancies, in his backyard.
Nantes Prison: Caregivers denounce 'the accumulation of security measures'
On Monday morning, psychiatrists and nursing staff protested outside Nantes prison against a climate of 'suspicions of corruption' and the deteriorating working conditions exacerbated by overcrowding.
Doctor on her humanitarian missions: Despite many disadvantages: "That's exactly why I studied medicine"
Doctor Anna Ertl discusses her commitment to humanitarian missions in Uganda, providing medical care to prison inmates despite the risks involved.
Entrepreneur who cheated with Beroš avoids prison. His company is also 'on life support'
Saša Pozder, a key figure in a corruption scandal involving former Croatian Health Minister Vili Beroš, has delayed his prison sentence citing health issues after admitting to fraudulent dealings regarding expensive hospital equipment.
Up to 5 years in prison for assaulting people providing assistance to others
The amendment is a response to recent violent attacks on medical rescuers, including a tragic incident last year in Krakow where a well-known orthopedic surgeon was fatally stabbed.