#legal-reform

#legal-reform

Snaresbrook Crown Court has the highest backlog in England, with 4,185 cases, impacting justice delays for both victims and defendants.

Vietnam has abolished the death penalty for eight serious crimes, including embezzlement and espionage, replacing it with life imprisonment for future offenses.

Lillie's family is campaigning for 'Lillie's Law,' which seeks to impose immediate suspensions and lifetime bans on drink-drivers who cause injury or death.

Californians are enduring excessive financial burdens from an ADA system that, instead of fostering access, has been turned into a mechanism for exploitative lawsuits against small businesses.

The legal ramifications of abortion can be dire, not only for the women being prosecuted but also for the broader healthcare system, impacting trust and quality of care.

"This backwards step revolves around the savings clause, which was designed as an instrument for the smooth transition of power upon independence in 1962 to protect the laws we had for hundreds of years. That clause is now being used against democracy in our country," said Jones.

The Barcelona-based appeals court ruled unanimously to overturn Dani Alves's conviction, citing insufficient evidence and discrepancies between the plaintiff’s testimony and video footage.

Joyce Short argues that significant fraud, like deception for sexual access, should qualify as a crime, raising important moral and legal questions.

Aliza Shatzman, founder of the Legal Accountability Project, has made significant strides in improving conditions for federal law clerks, notably through the creation of the Centralized Clerkships Database, a crucial resource for clerkship applicants.

Gisele Pelicot's decision to waive anonymity and bring her case to court has allowed countless victims a chance to be heard, signaling a significant shift in societal attitudes towards sexual abuse.

The new law stands out for providing comprehensive protections and social benefits for sex workers, giving them rights similar to those of regular employees in Belgium.

Elizabeth Kelley, a criminal defense attorney, emphasizes that compassion and understanding are essential in law, especially when advocating for individuals with mental disabilities.

A campaign seeking to make it easier for non-EU nationals living in Italy to apply for citizenship by residency was signed by 500,000 people in late September, enough to qualify for a public referendum.

The Queensland government has enacted stealthing laws, making the non-consensual removal of a condom during sex illegal and classifying it as rape, aligning with other states.