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news.sky.comworld6 hrs ago
Home Secretary Asked to Review Deportation of Convicted Rochdale Offender
Officials have been asked to examine whether a man who completed a 14-year sentence for sexual offences can be removed from the United Kingdom. Campaigners are also pressing for legislative changes that would permit deportation in similar cases.
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politics5 days ago
More than 120 crown prosecutors issue statement supporting director of public prosecutions
More than 120 crown prosecutors released a joint statement backing the director of public prosecutions after a parliamentary inquiry report found she authorised a media leak and gave false evidence. The attorney-general declined to remove the director, describing the findings as…
politics7 days ago
Retired judge discusses career and mushroom murder trial on podcast
A retired Victorian Supreme Court judge spoke about his legal career and the Erin Patterson murder trial on a legal podcast nearly a year after the sentencing. He described his path from Melbourne to New York, a temporary period training as a Jesuit priest, and his decision to re…
The Japan Timesworld14 days ago
Government Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Bail Denials for Deceased Adviser
The Japanese government told the Tokyo District Court it will contest a lawsuit filed by three family members of a former Ohkawara Kakohki adviser who died in custody. The suit seeks about ¥168 million in damages and names 37 judges.
world14 days ago
South Carolina Court Schedules Pretrial Hearing for Overturned Murder Convictions
A pretrial hearing is set for Monday in the case of a South Carolina attorney whose murder convictions were overturned last month. The hearing will address procedural issues ahead of a possible retrial.
news.sky.comworld29 days ago
Wheelchair users report access barriers at courts in England, Scotland and Wales
Disabled jurors, lawyers and social workers described broken lifts, steep temporary ramps and missing accessible toilets at multiple court buildings. Court services in England, Wales and Scotland said they list cases at suitable venues and provide training on reasonable adjustmen…
winnipegfreepress.comscience41 days ago
Review of 33,000 ICE Habeas Cases Finds Medical Neglect Allegations in Roughly 1% of Filings
KFF Health News and The Associated Press reviewed immigration habeas filings from January 2025 through March 2026 and identified more than 300 cases with sworn claims of delayed, denied or deficient healthcare in ICE custody.
espn.co.ukworld42 days ago
Supreme Court President Says Threats Against Judges Threaten Court Operations
The head of Israel's Supreme Court stated that incitement, false reports, and personal attacks on judges have begun to impair the court's ability to function. Some judges now avoid answering calls from unknown numbers due to safety concerns.
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order-order.compolitics44 days ago
Attorney General Refers Sentences of Three Teenage Boys Convicted of Rape to Court of Appeal
Lord Hermer referred the case of three boys convicted of raping two girls in Fordingbridge to the Court of Appeal after they received youth rehabilitation orders instead of custody.
South China Morning Postworld48 days ago
Malaysia Reports Over 1,000 Sexual Harassment Complaints by Male Victims Since 2024
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry recorded more than 1,000 complaints from male victims through its mechanisms since 2024. Police data show total reported sexual harassment cases rose from 477 in 2022 to 1,038 in 2025. Malaysia's Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, ena…
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AI-Generated Filings Rise in Federal Courts
Federal judges and court staff report a sharp increase in pro se lawsuits containing AI-generated text. The filings add to an already heavy caseload handled by U.S. District Courts.
Al Jazeeraworld49 days ago
Tunisian Court Sentences Lawyer Sonia Dahmani to Two Years in Prison
A Tunis court sentenced lawyer and columnist Sonia Dahmani to two years in jail on Friday for comments about prison conditions. The verdict marks her third conviction this year under a 2022 decree on false information.
hrw.orgworld51 days ago
Greek Court Orders Release of November 17 Group Member
A Greek court has ordered the release of Alexandros Giotopoulos, a convicted member of the November 17 militant group. Relatives of people killed by the group denounced the decision.
world51 days ago
Indian Court Awards Compensation After Spice Mix Mistaken for Heroin
A Madhya Pradesh court ordered the state to pay 10 lakh rupees to a businessman held 57 days after airport scanners flagged cooking spices as narcotics. The Central Forensic Science Laboratory later confirmed the packets contained no contraband.
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espn.compolitics51 days ago
Los Angeles City Attorney Race Draws Three Candidates
Incumbent Hydee Feldstein Soto seeks a second term while facing challenges from John McKinney and Marissa Roy. The contest follows a data breach of LAPD records and increased campaign spending.
The Bbcworld54 days ago
Employment tribunal delays reach five years for unfair dismissal claims
Backlogs in England and Wales now stand at nearly 72,000 cases. Unfair dismissal claims filed today may wait up to five years for a full hearing.
news.ycombinator.comworld55 days ago
Uganda Maintains Specialized Anti-Corruption Court and Inspectorate
Uganda operates an Anti-Corruption Court and an Inspectorate of Government with constitutional powers to investigate and prosecute public officials. The system also includes asset declaration rules and anti-money laundering laws that permit freezing and recovery of suspicious ass…
Propublicaworld55 days ago
Philadelphia Court-Appointed Lawyers Filed No-Merit Letters in Overturned Conviction Cases
An investigation found that court-appointed attorneys in Philadelphia often conducted limited reviews before filing no-merit letters in post-conviction cases. At least 50 people later received new trials or sentences after their lawyers had declared no issues existed. The finding…
msnbc.comworld56 days ago
Fifth Circuit Rulings Create Pipeline of Cases for Supreme Court Review
The Fifth Circuit has sent multiple cases to the Supreme Court that could allow the justices to expand the scope of recent rulings. Legal observers note the pattern creates a route for further decisions.
nypost.compolitics58 days ago
Nevada Woman Convicted of Manslaughter After Stillbirth Had Conviction Vacated
Patience Rousseau was arrested in 2018 in Humboldt County, Nevada, after a Facebook post about her stillbirth prompted law enforcement to search her home and dig up the remains of the fetus she named Abel. She was charged with felony manslaughter for taking cinnamon and lifting h…
Al-Monitorworld61 days ago
Iran Releases Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh on Bail
Nasrin Sotoudeh, arrested in early April during a crackdown tied to the conflict with the United States and Israel, was freed on bail. Iranian news agencies and her daughter confirmed the release on Wednesday. The development comes days after imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner N…
csmonitor.comworld61 days ago
Brazil Enforces Tough Anti-Racism Laws Amid Persistent Racial Inequality
Brazil's constitution treats racism as a crime without bail or statute of limitations. An Argentine tourist faces court proceedings after allegedly directing racial slurs and gestures at waiters in Rio de Janeiro. Black Brazilians remain underrepresented in positions of power and…
world63 days ago
U.S. Military Launches Review of Legal System to Protect Service Members
The Defense Department announced a review of the military's legal programs across all services. Officials tasked the general counsel with forming a panel to compare them against the Justice Department and leading state criminal justice systems. The effort aims to reduce bureaucra…
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japantimes.co.jpworld65 days ago
Japan to Fully Digitalize Civil Lawsuit Procedures on May 21
Participants in civil lawsuits will be able to submit complaints and allegations electronically starting May 21. The change allows litigants to resolve disputes online without attending court in person. The Supreme Court described the shift as the centerpiece of staged digitaliza…
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investopedia.comworld68 days ago
Sharia-compliant Legal Services Advertised on UK High Streets
GB News reported the presence of services offering marriage contracts, divorce proceedings and inheritance arrangements rooted in Islamic law. Senior legal consultant and human rights lawyer Fadi Farhat called for discussion of Sharia elements within the legal system while stress…
thehindu.comworld95 days ago
Rise in Antisemitic Attacks in Netherlands Linked to Legal and Visibility Factors
Jewish leaders in the Netherlands have attributed an increase in violent antisemitic attacks to challenges in prosecuting offenders under the Dutch legal system. Other observers point to the low visibility of the Jewish community as a factor that may facilitate such incidents. Th…