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The Constitutional Court of Korea ruled against the strict punishment of participants in outdoor rallies for not filing advance reports, stating it excessively restricts the constitutional right to freedom of expression.

South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled that the provision of the Assembly and Demonstration Act that imposes uniform punishment for unreported outdoor assemblies is unconstitutional, allowing the National Assembly to amend the law by August 31, 2027.

A man in Austria received a seven-month suspended sentence and a fine for secretly filming members of a women's football team in various private settings, igniting public outrage over the leniency of the punishment.

President Yoon urged for national public opinion collection regarding lowering the age of criminal responsibility for juveniles, suggesting a conclusion in two months as discussions intensify.

A 16-year-old has been sentenced to two years of youth punishment for starting a fire that killed a passenger on a bus in Enebakk last year.

Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae criticized the life imprisonment sentence given to former President Yoon Seok-yeol as inadequate and against public sentiment, calling for stricter punishment for his alleged role in insurrection.

Former Minister of Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min received a seven-year prison sentence for involvement in a coup, sparking public outrage over the perceived leniency of his punishment compared to others convicted of serious crimes.

Iran has sentenced 18-year-old Saleh Mohammadi to death for allegedly participating in protests against the Islamic Republic, marking the first known death penalty linked to recent demonstrations.

In Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, the principal of St. Francis School, Joseph, has been accused of molesting children aged 8 to 10, leading to public outrage and violence from parents who confronted him.

A shocking video from Muzaffarpur, India, shows a mother physically abusing her young daughter in public and forcing her to carry a school bag filled with bricks as punishment.

Gabriela Saporito, a competitor on BBB 26, expressed regret after assigning her ally, Cowboy, to a punishment, which has sparked surprise among the public and contestants.

The article discusses the benefits of allowing offenders to redeem their crimes through public work as an alternative to traditional punishment, as advocated by criminal justice expert Jana Elken.

The Supreme Federal Court resumed discussion on whether increased penalties for crimes against honor are valid when committed against public servants in the line of duty.

The article discusses an incident in Ciudad Juárez where a passenger bus was set on fire using Molotov cocktails, highlighting the growing strategy of drug cartels to create chaos while escaping accountability.

In Aceh, Indonesia, a man and woman were publicly whipped 140 times for alcohol consumption and engaging in extramarital sex, under Sharia law, while dozens watched.

Iran's Justice Minister Amin Hossein Rahimi declared that the events from January 8-11 were an internal war, asserting that anyone arrested during this time is guilty and will face punishment after the massacres.

Croatian writer Vedrana Rudan openly reveals her battle with metastatic bile duct cancer in a harrowing blog post, captivating public attention once again.

In Crans-Montana, bar director Pete Petrovski expresses frustration over collective punishment in the aftermath of a tragedy, vowing to comply with authorities while resisting criminalization of all.

The management of Arena Zagreb has introduced new regulations banning the use of the controversial ZDS chant, with penalties for violators, effective before a concert by Marko Perkovic Thompson.

Arena Zagreb has implemented strict bans on the use of fascist and Ustasha symbols, slogans, and chants, along with clear long-term penalties for violators.

A report from public defenders reveals that Palestinian security prisoners have been denied access to drinking water as a form of collective punishment during the war, sometimes for hours and up to half a day.

A majority of British voters support an Australia-style ban on social media platforms for children under 16, even though there are concerns about potential punishments associated with such a ban.