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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Judges reveal regret at handing out indefinite jail terms and call for end to scandal

Senior judges regret imposing indefinite jail terms that unjustly trapped minor offenders in prison for decades.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on restricting trial by jury: the ugly face of justice tailored to tight budgets | Editorial

Sir Brian Leveson recognizes the sensitivity around any restriction on jury trial, but he weighs it against the real risk of total system collapse in the near future.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Give public a say on prison sentences, says Reform UK

Proposal for public influence on criminal sentencing could improve trust in justice.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Lawyers for drug lords and sexual abuse suspects are one step away from becoming judges in Mexico

Judicial elections in Mexico have raised concern over candidates with criminal ties despite a reform to popular voting for judges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Indigenous lawyer to head Mexico's supreme court after direct election

Hugo Aguilar, an Indigenous lawyer, is the new president of Mexico's supreme court, marking a significant but controversial reform.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Mexico steps into unknown with world's first popular election of all judges: A blind date with democracy'

Mexico's new judicial reform, while innovative, risks increased corruption and organized crime influence in elections.
The reform allows for broader public participation in judicial appointments, potentially enhancing accountability.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

George Ryan, Illinois Governor Who Halted Prison Executions, Dies at 91

George H. Ryan's moratorium on the death penalty in Illinois sparked a significant debate over capital punishment and its moral implications.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario looking to fast-track judicial appointments, add more judges to courts | CBC News

Ontario is introducing legislation for faster judicial appointments and more judges to address case backlog and improve access to justice.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Revealed: The staggering cost of detaining prisoners on inhumane' jail terms

The UK spent £145 million in 2024 on imprisoning prisoners with abolished indefinite jail terms, criticized as psychological torture.
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