Courts deny lack of snacks, health benefits, and cars for judges and magistrates
Brazilian courts have rebutted claims from a magistrates' association that judges lack basic benefits such as health plans, transportation, and food allowances.
An Era of 26 Supreme Court Justices...To Prevent Weakness in Lower Courts, Research Judges Must Be Increased
A recent bill to increase South Korea's Supreme Court justices from 14 to 26 has sparked concerns about the potential negative impact on lower court capacities and the independence of judicial interpretations.
Supreme Court convicts man for murder orders on Signal
A young man in his twenties was convicted by Sweden's Supreme Court for attempted murder solicitation through the Signal messaging app, after being previously acquitted by lower courts.
Increase of Supreme Court Justices as a Means to Alleviate Trial Backlog... Need for Measures to Address Concerns of Undermining Lower Courts
The proposed amendment to increase the number of Supreme Court justices in South Korea raises concerns about potential undermining of lower courts while aiming to resolve trial backlogs.
Consolidation of Arrest Warrant Examination on Holidays and Nights to Tokyo and Osaka Courts Online
Japan's Supreme Court plans to streamline the examination of arrest warrants requested by police during holidays and nights to be handled online by courts in Tokyo and Osaka.
Handcuffs and restraints worn 'to avoid being seen by spectators': Supreme Court issues notice considering human rights
Japan's Supreme Court has instructed lower courts to remove handcuffs and shackles from defendants in a position that is not visible to spectators, emphasizing the consideration of human rights and the principle of presumed innocence.
LAT: the acceptance of the statement for restoring capacity cannot be linked to the prior evaluation of medical data
A court case in Lithuania involved a person's appeal to revoke a previous declaration of incompetence due to an improvement in their health, which was initially dismissed by lower courts due to insufficient medical evidence.
Rikshospitalet activists appeal to the Supreme Court
Activists who protested at the new Rikshospitalet have announced they will appeal their case to Norway's Supreme Court after mixed rulings in lower courts.
Finally, some good news (in the courts) for the Fiesta brava in Mexico
Bullfighting can once again take place in Tepic, the capital of Nayarit state, after the Supreme Court of Justice annulled the ban that had been in place since 2022.
DOJ says it owes deported Venezuelans no due process, dares courts to intervene
The DOJ asserts it does not owe due process to deported Venezuelans and challenges the courts to intervene, amid a significant legal battle that may reach the Supreme Court.
The Legal Advisor to the Supreme Court: Levin Acts in Violation of the Law and Harms the Public by Preventing the Appointment of Judges to Peace and District Courts
The Legal Advisor to the Government, Gali Behar-Mayar, stated that Justice Minister Yariv Levin is violating the law and harming the public by preventing the appointment of judges to the peace and district courts amidst an exceptional burden on the Israeli judicial system.
Supreme Court Judge Candidate Yoon Seong-sik and 5 Other Judges Confirmed for Two Special Courts for Insurrection, Operational from 23rd
The Seoul High Court has confirmed two dedicated courts for hearing appeals related to insurrection and foreign exchange crimes, set to begin operations on the 23rd with appointed judges.
Supreme Demoralization
The article discusses the importance of supreme courts and constitutional courts in a democratic state, reflecting on the distinction between the individuals holding judicial positions and the institutions themselves, while also referencing a recent investigation that led to the liquidation of Banco Master.
Deportation reform signals a protracted struggle between politicians and the courts
The ongoing conflict regarding deportations has been unfolding since the late 1990s, initially ignited by a 1999 Supreme Court ruling that annulled several deportations of Gambian drug traffickers based on the European Convention on Human Rights.
The Supreme Court Judge Responded to Plenković's Statements. "Everyone Would Have a Paw on the Judiciary"
Supreme Court Judge Damir Kos criticized Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's plan regarding appointments to the Constitutional and Supreme Courts, stating that it undermines judicial integrity.
Milanović: I will not enter into a package deal with HDZ. This is low and dirty
Croatian President Zoran Milanović spoke at an event commemorating the Day of Unity of Međimurje with Croatia, expressing his views on political matters including the selection of judges for the Constitutional and Supreme Courts.
Habijan: There is no talk of any trade regarding the appointment of the president of the Supreme Court
Minister of Justice Damir Habijan dismissed allegations that the HDZ party intends to engage in political trading to fill vacant positions in the Supreme and Constitutional Courts, accusing the SDP leader of ignorance and hypocrisy.
Russian Courts Hand Down Record Number of Life Sentences in 2025
Russian courts have imposed a record-breaking 100 life sentences from January to November 2025, nearly double the total for the entire year of 2022, according to the Supreme Court.
Bartłomiej Przymusiński: Chance for acceleration in courts
The judicial system is in a dramatic state, with years-long wait times for rulings, a Supreme Court chamber not recognized by the EU court, and judges questioning each other, leading to uncertainty for citizens seeking justice.