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UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Agony after baby killer admits guilt in jail... but mother had no legal right to know

A mother seeks legal reform after not being informed of her child's murderer's confession, highlighting victims' rights issues.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Family criticises law change on paedophiles' parental rights

Government legislation on parental rights for convicted paedophiles is criticized for its limited scope and financial burdens on families seeking protection.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Agony after baby killer admits guilt in jail... but mother had no legal right to know

A mother seeks legal reform after not being informed of her child's murderer's confession, highlighting victims' rights issues.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Family criticises law change on paedophiles' parental rights

Government legislation on parental rights for convicted paedophiles is criticized for its limited scope and financial burdens on families seeking protection.
fromPatently-O
1 day ago

An IDS is Now the Best Defense Against IPRs: Ecto World v. RAI

Acting USPTO Director Coke Morgan Stewart's precedential decision in Ecto World v. RAI Strategic Holdings establishes grounds for discretionary denial based on IDS-cited art, underlining a notable shift in PTAB practice.
Intellectual property law
#womens-rights
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French Senate votes to pardon women convicted under abortion laws

France's Senate unanimously voted for a bill to recognize the suffering of women convicted of illegal abortions prior to 1975.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why abortion rights in the UK are getting more and more perilous

Legal ramifications for women seeking abortions in England are severe, impacting their safety and healthcare trust.
There is a growing trend of legal prosecutions against women for abortion-related offenses.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French Senate votes to pardon women convicted under abortion laws

France's Senate unanimously voted for a bill to recognize the suffering of women convicted of illegal abortions prior to 1975.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why abortion rights in the UK are getting more and more perilous

Legal ramifications for women seeking abortions in England are severe, impacting their safety and healthcare trust.
There is a growing trend of legal prosecutions against women for abortion-related offenses.
#new-york
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Brutal NYC domestic violence case dismissed on technicality - showing insanity of discovery laws, prosecutors say

New York's flawed discovery laws can lead to the dismissal of domestic violence cases, leaving victims unprotected and vulnerable.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Progressives' pro-crime discovery law lets abusers walk scot-free

New York's discovery rules lead to increased case dismissals, leaving domestic violence victims unprotected.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hochul's overstuffed budget strategy puts crucial discovery reform at risk

Gov. Hochul's handling of New York's discovery law endangers public safety and hampers effective law enforcement.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Letitia James' pro-consumer push could spark 'legal shakedowns' and boost greedy lawyers, businesses say

New York Attorney General Tish James' FAIR Business Practices Act aims to enhance consumer protection but faces backlash from business groups fearing increased frivolous lawsuits.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Brutal NYC domestic violence case dismissed on technicality - showing insanity of discovery laws, prosecutors say

New York's flawed discovery laws can lead to the dismissal of domestic violence cases, leaving victims unprotected and vulnerable.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Progressives' pro-crime discovery law lets abusers walk scot-free

New York's discovery rules lead to increased case dismissals, leaving domestic violence victims unprotected.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hochul's overstuffed budget strategy puts crucial discovery reform at risk

Gov. Hochul's handling of New York's discovery law endangers public safety and hampers effective law enforcement.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Letitia James' pro-consumer push could spark 'legal shakedowns' and boost greedy lawyers, businesses say

New York Attorney General Tish James' FAIR Business Practices Act aims to enhance consumer protection but faces backlash from business groups fearing increased frivolous lawsuits.
#criminal-justice
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'A tax defaulting landlord tried to use the law to transform himself into the victim' - NUJ describes Christian Carter case as 'chilling'

“The chilling attempt to silence journalists through SLAPP orders not only harms press freedom but also undermines public accountability and transparency in society.”
UK news
#sexual-assault
Barcelona
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Spanish court overturns ex-footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction on appeal

Dani Alves's sexual assault conviction was overturned by a Spanish court due to insufficient evidence.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Austin's redemption arc: The embarrassing recent failures and hard-fought reforms in our city's response to sexual assault - Austin Monitor

Barcelona
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Spanish court overturns ex-footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction on appeal

Dani Alves's sexual assault conviction was overturned by a Spanish court due to insufficient evidence.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Austin's redemption arc: The embarrassing recent failures and hard-fought reforms in our city's response to sexual assault - Austin Monitor

LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Activist takes case over Trinidad's homophobic laws to UK's privy council

Trinidad and Tobago's Supreme Court has reinstated homophobic laws, prompting a fight for LGBTQ+ rights to continue before the Privy Council.
#victim-advocacy
Television
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Eilis O'Hanlon on TV: 'Pornhub and its ilk are not just websites. They're crime scenes'

Non-consensual pornography can ruin lives and often remains online despite victims' best efforts.
Television
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Eilis O'Hanlon on TV: 'Pornhub and its ilk are not just websites. They're crime scenes'

Non-consensual pornography can ruin lives and often remains online despite victims' best efforts.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: O.C. public defender who exposed jailhouse snitch scandal is retiring, but not done

What he did was a monumental kind of tilt - a legal earthquake. His findings drastically changed the way our justice system operates, exposing deep-rooted corruption.
SF politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lawyers attack dangerous' decision to halt Sentencing Council guidelines

Intervening to halt new guidelines on sentencing is viewed as a regression by legal experts and campaigners addressing systemic racism.
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Homeowner insurance costs fell by 0.7% in fourth quarter of 2024

"As experts have been predicting for the last few years, the strong actions of the Florida Legislature and governor to decrease frivolous litigation are starting to show solid reductions in personal residential insurance rates."
Miami food
#sexual-consent
Intellectual property law
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'It's ridiculous' - Supermac's chief Pat McDonagh hits out at plans to hike personal injury awards by nearly 17pc

Legal profession proposals to raise personal injury awards prioritize self-interest, risks insurance reform, and may lead to higher premiums.
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Jubilation as Thailand's marriage equality law comes into effect

Thailand is now the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, offering equal rights for same-sex couples.
The Marriage Equality Act introduces gender-neutral marriage terms and equal rights for adoption and inheritance.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Should teen California cop killer have been tried as an adult? A new hearing could set him free.

Meki Gaono, sentenced for police officer's murder, may soon be released due to changes in laws affecting juvenile life sentences.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Above The Law's Official 2024 Lawyer Of The Year Brought Meaningful Change To Chambers For Law Clerks

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.
Law
fromSCSJ
4 months ago

Gov. Cooper Grants Historic Death Row Commutations

"By commuting 15 death row sentences, Gov. Cooper has demonstrated moral courage and leadership. His decisions in these cases not only recognize the deep flaws in our capital punishment system but also appropriately raise important questions about the future of the death penalty in North Carolina."
Social justice
#women-empowerment
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

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.
#advocacy
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

'I am in a blind rage' - Natasha O'Brien was not informed about date of upcoming appeal over her attacker Cathal Crotty's sentence

Ms. O'Brien expressed her anger at being uninformed about her case hearing date, a right she feels victims should have within the justice system.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium's Sex Workers

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.
Digital life
fromwww.thelocal.it
7 months ago

Inside Italy: A potential citizenship referendum and explaining the Italian 'supercazzola'

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.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Violence against women: Have big cases led to protections? DW 10/06/2024

Gender-based violence is a global epidemic, affecting nearly one in three women, necessitating both awareness and legal reform for effective change.
fromTruthout
8 months ago

Panel on Supreme Court Reforms Lauds Ideas of Term Limits, Enforceable Ethics Standards

"There's a fantastic ethics crisis taking place on the court... The highest court has the lowest ethics." - Rep. Jamie Raskin highlights concerns over Supreme Court integrity amid billionaire influence and unethical behavior.
Left-wing politics
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

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.
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