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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days 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
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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
3 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

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

In 2024, British taxpayers spent an estimated £145 million incarcerating over 2,600 prisoners serving abolished indefinite jail terms, termed as psychological torture by critics.
UK politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Op-ed | New York's courts are in a crisis, and this simple fix will help | amNewYork

New York needs a constitutional amendment to increase the number of judges to alleviate case backlogs and ensure timely justice.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Exclusive | Woke NYC judges are cutting 'dangerous' perps loose at an alarming rate

Judges in NYC are releasing violent offenders before trial, raising public safety concerns.
Pretrial detention standards are criticized for lacking consideration of community safety.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Administrative Judge James Murphy keeps the courts running from Mayville to Malone to Montauk' | amNewYork

Court systems need community engagement, as highlighted by Judge Murphy's initiative to revive participation in the state fair.
A collaborative approach to judicial reform is essential for effective governance and operational improvements.
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fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

'This is not a victim-centred justice system' - survivors of gender-based violence call for action

Survivors demand banning of counselling notes in gender-based violence trials to reform judicial system.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

'This is not a victim-centred justice system' - survivors of sexual violence call for action

Survivors call for judicial reforms to ban the use of counselling notes in gender-based violence trials.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

'This is not a victim-centred justice system' - survivors of gender-based violence call for action

Survivors demand banning of counselling notes in gender-based violence trials to reform judicial system.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

'This is not a victim-centred justice system' - survivors of sexual violence call for action

Survivors call for judicial reforms to ban the use of counselling notes in gender-based violence trials.
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