Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born man, died in Bologna after being restrained by Italian police. Video footage shows him screaming before falling silent. The incident sparked protests, a call for justice from his family, and renewed debate over police accountability in Italy, especially concerning a new legal procedure.
Germany's Justice Ministers convened in Hamburg to discuss legal reforms, including stricter sexual offense laws, a "consent is key" model, and increased penalties for unauthorized card use. The federal government also pledged €210 million for judicial digitalization.
Thailand amended Section 1567 of its Civil and Commercial Code in March 2025 to ban all corporal punishment in homes, schools and facilities, elevating previous ministerial regulations to legal code. However, Unicef data from June 2025 shows 54% of Thai children still experience violent discipline, while a 2020 survey found 60% of students were physically punished in schools—indicating minimal progress despite the ban and WHO warnings about harm to children's health and rights.
