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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Arkadiusz Myrcha: The amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure does not hurt the services

The Polish parliament has approved amendments to the criminal procedure code, which include significant changes to detention laws and the rights of suspects, despite opposition from some prosecutors.

Feb 28 • 14:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Recruitment of 300 posts in Bihar, those related to law can apply

The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced vacancies for 300 posts of Prosecution Officer, inviting applications from candidates with legal qualifications.

Feb 28 • 06:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

‘Motel Drug Murder’ Family Demands Suspect's Identity Disclosure…Prosecution Considers Holding Review Committee

The family of victims in a drug-related murder case in Seoul is demanding the disclosure of the suspect's identity as prosecutors consider a review committee.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

15-year-old charged with planning school shooting in Kolding: Now the case is dropped

A 15-year-old boy who was charged with planning a school shooting in Kolding will not face prosecution, according to the public prosecutor's office.

Feb 24 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

State official escaped a 200,000-euro criminal suspicion by paying 3,000 euros

A former transport agency executive avoided prosecution for allegedly directing a 200,000-euro state contract to companies connected to his alleged mistress by agreeing to pay 3,000 euros to the state.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Criminal prosecution against Christos Mavrikis for illegal possession of weapons and reckless gunfire

Christos Mavrikis has been prosecuted for several misdemeanors related to illegal weapon possession and reckless gunfire after a dispute with an Albanian man.

Feb 17 • 12:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Austrian Prosecution Charged Man for Preparing an Attack on Taylor Swift Concert

An Austrian man has been charged by prosecutors for allegedly planning an attack during a Taylor Swift concert.

Feb 16 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Court ends action against land leveling at Portão do Inferno in MT; understand

The Federal Court has concluded the public prosecution case aiming to suspend leveling works at Portão do Inferno, citing various irregularities in the project.

Feb 11 • 14:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Attempts to recover nearly 12,000 euros from former Visaginas mayor D. Štraupaitė in the 'Čekiukai' case

The prosecution seeks to recover nearly 12,000 euros from former Visaginas mayor D. Štraupaitė due to questionable fuel compensation claims during her term from 2019 to 2023.

Feb 11 • 08:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Girdwoyń, director of KSSiP: The school is gaining popularity

The National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution in Kraków has seen a significant increase in applicants for its judge and prosecutor training competition, indicating a rise in its popularity among young lawyers.

Feb 11 • 03:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor requests acquittal of businessman arrested for assaulting wife with a pool cue in MT

The State Public Ministry has requested the acquittal of a businessman in Sorriso, Brazil, accused of assaulting his wife with a pool cue, citing insufficient evidence for the case.

Feb 9 • 12:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Ombudsman Seeks Prosecution of Nairobi Officials Over Illegal Building Approvals

The Ombudsman has called for the prosecution of Nairobi officials for their involvement in approving illegal building developments.

Feb 9 • 08:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecution accuses woman who insulted market cashier as 'monkey' in São Pedro da Aldeia

A woman has been charged with racial slander, assault, and threats against a market cashier in São Pedro da Aldeia, as reported by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 6 • 15:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

DHS issues warning about trend of domestic partners poisoning loved ones

The Department of Homeland Security warns of a rising trend where domestic partners are using harmful chemicals and biological toxins to poison their loved ones, complicating detection and prosecution efforts.

Feb 5 • 23:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The ruling party decides to grant only the right to request supplementary investigations to the Public Prosecution Office

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to remove the supplementary investigative powers from Public Prosecution Office prosecutors while unifying the investigative personnel of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency as requested from the government.

Feb 5 • 11:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Priest denounced for religious intolerance in speech about Preta Gil makes agreement with the MPF to avoid criminal charges

Father Danilo César, accused of religious intolerance over comments about Preta Gil during an online mass, reached an agreement with the Federal Public Ministry to avoid criminal prosecution.

Feb 4 • 23:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NCC, NSCDC to prosecute contractors for fibre-optic damage

The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps are warning contractors and public agencies of prosecution for damages caused to fibre-optic cables during construction work.

Feb 4 • 21:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

AEK: Prosecution of Mario Iliopoulos for his statements after the derby with Olympiakos

The president of AEK, Mario Iliopoulos, faced disciplinary charges from the Hellenic Football Federation for negative public statements made after a derby match against Olympiakos.

Feb 4 • 09:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In the case of A. Lobovo and A. Kandroto regarding incitement to hatred, closing statements will be made

Closing statements in the case against A. Lobovo and A. Kandroto, accused of inciting hatred and violating public order, are set to be presented, with the prosecution having submitted the case to court last June.

Feb 4 • 04:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Decision on the indictment of 9 Naju city council members involved in bribery allegations still pending after 8 months

The prosecution has yet to decide whether to indict nine city council members from Naju, who are implicated in bribery related to the selection process of the city council leadership, causing public outcry as some seek to qualify as candidates for upcoming elections.

Feb 4 • 02:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After case of child in 'cage', Sorocaba City Hall places advisors in nurseries, but MP says decision was not fulfilled

Sorocaba City Hall announced the placement of educational advisors in childcare centers following a public prosecution order after a child was found locked in a cage at a nursery, though the MP claims the decision has not been implemented.

Feb 3 • 22:39 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Association of Prosecutors asks Peramato to make public the decree that authorized the incorporation of García Ortiz

The Association of Prosecutors is demanding transparency from Peramato regarding the decree that allowed García Ortiz to return to the prosecution despite his felony conviction.

Jan 15 • 10:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

What does Al-Alimi's call to close illegal prisons mean?

Yemen's President Rashad Al-Alimi has directed the closure of illegal prisons and detention centers, prompting the public prosecution to begin actions for their closure and the release of unlawfully detained individuals amid calls for accountability from human rights organizations.

Jan 13 • 04:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There is a new deputy head of KSSiP

On January 7, 2026, Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek appointed Judge Michał Kwiatkowski as the Deputy Director of the National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution responsible for organizational matters.

Jan 9 • 19:27 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

'I want to maintain public trust'. The spa director resigned after dismissing a prosecuted manager

The director of the spa has resigned following the dismissal of a manager facing prosecution, citing the need to preserve public trust.

Jan 8 • 13:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Seattle leaders slammed for police order to stop prosecuting drug users

Seattle's mayor and police chief are facing criticism for a new directive that shifts the handling of low-level drug offenses from prosecution to diversion, amid concerns about visible open drug use in the city.

Jan 6 • 13:00 UTC

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