Gender-based violence: What's being done to protect women? DW 10/06/2024
Gender-based violence is pervasive and requires significant legal and societal change to protect victims and enact justice.
Politicians hail courage of Gisele Pelicot after historic turning point'
Gisele Pelicot's courage in publicly confronting her abusers signifies a historic turning point in the fight against sexual abuse and rape culture in France.
Gender-based violence: What's being done to protect women? DW 10/06/2024
Gender-based violence is pervasive and requires significant legal and societal change to protect victims and enact justice.
Politicians hail courage of Gisele Pelicot after historic turning point'
Gisele Pelicot's courage in publicly confronting her abusers signifies a historic turning point in the fight against sexual abuse and rape culture in France.
A hollow victory in fight to bring transparency to cops' use of facial recognition technology
Facial recognition technology raises significant concerns about reliability and its use in wrongful accusations, as illustrated by Francisco Arteaga's case.
DA Katz dismisses convictions of 46 defendants following perjury plea by former NYPD Detective - QNS
District Attorney Melinda Katz petitioned to vacate 46 convictions involving a detective convicted of perjury, leading to case dismissals and seeking justice for impacted individuals.
Some jury trials may be scrapped in England and Wales as court backlog hits record high
Ministers propose a radical overhaul of criminal cases in England and Wales to address crown court backlog by potentially abandoning jury trials.
Why Spain is reducing jail time for some ETA terrorists
The Spanish government reduces jail sentences for former ETA members to comply with EU legal standards.
Court delays unacceptable for victims and defendants, says ex-judge
The backlog of criminal cases in the UK is a crisis that requires radical measures, according to Sir Brian Leveson.
A hollow victory in fight to bring transparency to cops' use of facial recognition technology
Facial recognition technology raises significant concerns about reliability and its use in wrongful accusations, as illustrated by Francisco Arteaga's case.
DA Katz dismisses convictions of 46 defendants following perjury plea by former NYPD Detective - QNS
District Attorney Melinda Katz petitioned to vacate 46 convictions involving a detective convicted of perjury, leading to case dismissals and seeking justice for impacted individuals.
Some jury trials may be scrapped in England and Wales as court backlog hits record high
Ministers propose a radical overhaul of criminal cases in England and Wales to address crown court backlog by potentially abandoning jury trials.
Why Spain is reducing jail time for some ETA terrorists
The Spanish government reduces jail sentences for former ETA members to comply with EU legal standards.
Court delays unacceptable for victims and defendants, says ex-judge
The backlog of criminal cases in the UK is a crisis that requires radical measures, according to Sir Brian Leveson.
EU Inc unveils policy blueprint; calls for unified rules to accelerate growth - Silicon Canals
The EU Inc initiative aims to unify startup structures in Europe, enhancing incorporation, management, and fundraising processes for better growth opportunities.
Assisted dying set to be legalised in England and Wales after historic vote
A historic step toward legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales passed in Commons, granting some terminally ill people the right to end their lives.
Blur drummer says UK law on assisted dying is psychopathic'
Dave Rowntree criticizes the UK law on assisted dying, calling for reform to allow terminally ill adults to choose assisted death.
Assisted dying bill is once in a decade' opportunity, says Kim Leadbeater before vote
Legalizing assisted dying represents a significant opportunity to affirm bodily autonomy and enhance rights for terminally ill patients.
Doctor spared by Keir Starmer from assisted dying charges is sure PM wants law change'
Dr. Michael Irwin believes Prime Minister Starmer wants to change assisted dying laws, showing optimism for legislative reform in the near future.
Assisted dying set to be legalised in England and Wales after historic vote
A historic step toward legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales passed in Commons, granting some terminally ill people the right to end their lives.
Blur drummer says UK law on assisted dying is psychopathic'
Dave Rowntree criticizes the UK law on assisted dying, calling for reform to allow terminally ill adults to choose assisted death.
Assisted dying bill is once in a decade' opportunity, says Kim Leadbeater before vote
Legalizing assisted dying represents a significant opportunity to affirm bodily autonomy and enhance rights for terminally ill patients.
Doctor spared by Keir Starmer from assisted dying charges is sure PM wants law change'
Dr. Michael Irwin believes Prime Minister Starmer wants to change assisted dying laws, showing optimism for legislative reform in the near future.
Brooklyn Court Case Could Redefine Legal Status of Pets in New York
The court case in Brooklyn seeks to redefine pets' status in law, moving beyond their classification as property to acknowledge their emotional significance.
Adultery is no longer illegal in New York
Adultery has been decriminalized in New York, reflecting a societal shift away from outdated legal definitions.
Governor Hochul and legislators deemed the law obsolete after over a century.
Brooklyn Court Case Could Redefine Legal Status of Pets in New York
The court case in Brooklyn seeks to redefine pets' status in law, moving beyond their classification as property to acknowledge their emotional significance.
Adultery is no longer illegal in New York
Adultery has been decriminalized in New York, reflecting a societal shift away from outdated legal definitions.
Governor Hochul and legislators deemed the law obsolete after over a century.
'The system and the legal situation at time was really to blame for Savita Halappanavar death, says inquiry chairman
The documentary reveals systemic issues in Ireland's healthcare that led to Savita Halappanavar's death and its long-lasting impact on society.
'I was terrified of rejection when I cold-called my sperm-donor father'
Access to biological parent information is crucial for identity understanding among those conceived via sperm donors, highlighting a need for legal reform.
'The system and the legal situation at time was really to blame for Savita Halappanavar death, says inquiry chairman
The documentary reveals systemic issues in Ireland's healthcare that led to Savita Halappanavar's death and its long-lasting impact on society.
'I was terrified of rejection when I cold-called my sperm-donor father'
Access to biological parent information is crucial for identity understanding among those conceived via sperm donors, highlighting a need for legal reform.
Change to rules on computer evidence will be an 'outcome' of Post Office scandal | Computer Weekly
Court rules on computer evidence may revert to requiring proof of proper operation, addressing past injustices in the Post Office scandal.
Post Office scandal victim becomes first to receive 600,000 under new redress scheme | Computer Weekly
The Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme allows victims of the Post Office scandal to receive compensation independently from the Post Office, with significant initial payouts.
Change to rules on computer evidence will be an 'outcome' of Post Office scandal | Computer Weekly
Court rules on computer evidence may revert to requiring proof of proper operation, addressing past injustices in the Post Office scandal.
Post Office scandal victim becomes first to receive 600,000 under new redress scheme | Computer Weekly
The Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme allows victims of the Post Office scandal to receive compensation independently from the Post Office, with significant initial payouts.
The cannabis industry is awaiting a legal green light, but can businesses survive?
The cannabis industry is actively seeking legal legitimacy amidst financial uncertainties and past injustices.
Inside Italy: A potential citizenship referendum and explaining the Italian 'supercazzola'
The citizenship referendum in Italy is uncertain due to legal challenges despite public support for reducing residency requirements from 10 to 5 years.
Op-Ed | The lawsuit industrial complex is destroying New York's for-hire transit industry | amNewYork
Inflated settlements and jury verdicts are destabilizing New York's taxi insurance market, necessitating legislative reform to lower costs and combat fraud.
Unregulated NY lawsuit lending industry is causing 'crisis' in real estate world: Building, real estate groups
Third-party litigation lending is causing a crisis in New York real estate due to questionable lawsuits.
Coalition led by ABC-NYS and REBNY is calling for reforms to combat predatory firms offering high-interest litigation funding.
Op-Ed | The lawsuit industrial complex is destroying New York's for-hire transit industry | amNewYork
Inflated settlements and jury verdicts are destabilizing New York's taxi insurance market, necessitating legislative reform to lower costs and combat fraud.
Unregulated NY lawsuit lending industry is causing 'crisis' in real estate world: Building, real estate groups
Third-party litigation lending is causing a crisis in New York real estate due to questionable lawsuits.
Coalition led by ABC-NYS and REBNY is calling for reforms to combat predatory firms offering high-interest litigation funding.
Child strip-searched every 14 hours by police in England and Wales, report finds
The prevalence of strip-searches of children in England and Wales raises serious ethical concerns and calls for reform. Most searches yield no results.
Helen McEntee urged to speed up law removing killers' parental rights
The Department of Justice is considering restrictions on parental rights after domestic homicide cases.
JUST IN: Biden Outlines Three-Part Plan to Reform Supreme Court in Washington Post Column
President Biden reveals a three-part plan to reform the Supreme Court, including a No One Is Above the Law Amendment and term limits for Supreme Court Justices.
Wrongly jailed Andrew Malkinson could have been freed decade earlier'
An official review found serious failings by officials led to a man being wrongly convicted and jailed for 17 years, with missed chances to correct the miscarriage of justice earlier.
'Racist law change cost me 47 years fighting my wrongful conviction'
Majority verdicts were introduced for racist and classist reasons and have led to wrongful convictions.
Winston Trew's case highlights the impact of majority verdicts on innocent individuals.
Britain's reputation as the home of the rule of law' is in tatters. Labour can fix it with these three pledges | Kojo Koram
The criminal justice system in Britain is overwhelmed and costly.
Legalizing cannabis could have economic benefits for Britain and help save public resources.
Wrongly jailed Andrew Malkinson could have been freed decade earlier'
An official review found serious failings by officials led to a man being wrongly convicted and jailed for 17 years, with missed chances to correct the miscarriage of justice earlier.
'Racist law change cost me 47 years fighting my wrongful conviction'
Majority verdicts were introduced for racist and classist reasons and have led to wrongful convictions.
Winston Trew's case highlights the impact of majority verdicts on innocent individuals.
Britain's reputation as the home of the rule of law' is in tatters. Labour can fix it with these three pledges | Kojo Koram
The criminal justice system in Britain is overwhelmed and costly.
Legalizing cannabis could have economic benefits for Britain and help save public resources.