At least 27 people, including an inmate who died overnight, were killed in clashes between rival gangs at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka. Over 100 were injured, with 97 still hospitalized. A criminal investigation and a government commission have been launched.
A UK minister stated that a horrific child custody scandal at Medomsley detention centre was ignored for decades because the victims were working-class boys from the north of England. Recommendations are being implemented to prevent future abuse.
Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae has appealed his 25-year prison sentence for his key role in an alleged insurrection linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid. The Seoul Central District Court convicted Park on charges of insurrection and abuse of power.
L'Union syndicale des magistrats (USM) a accusé vendredi le ministre de la Justice, Gérald Darmanin, d'avoir "jeté les magistrats en pâture" après le meurtre de Lyhanna, estimant qu'il avait "perdu leur confiance" et posant la question de sa propre responsabilité politique.
A UK justice minister will review the case of an academic strangled by a US fighter pilot in Cambridge, after the victim described her experience with the US military justice system as "distressing and degrading." The pilot was tried by US air force prosecutors, raising questions about UK authorities ceding jurisdiction.
Deputy Justice Minister Oleg Sviridenko stated at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum that Telegram channels, streams, and music videos have become modern tools of ideological warfare against Russian society, replacing older methods like printing presses and radio stations.
Park Sung-jae, former Justice Minister, has been found guilty of involvement in "insurrection" by the Seoul Central District Court. He is accused of facilitating martial law by checking prison capacity and instructing cooperation with the martial law command.
Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid. The Seoul Central District Court found him guilty of insurrection and abusing power, citing his actions to review dispatching prosecutors to a martial law body and check correctional facilities.
Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Seoul Central District Court for his alleged key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid in December 2024. Park was indicted on charges including insurrection and abuse of power.
Justice Minister Gürlek stated that Turkey's judiciary operates independently within the constitution and laws, rejecting political campaigns against ongoing legal processes and criticism of the Turkish judiciary. He argued that certain political approaches supported by some circles in the European Parliament target Turkey's sovereign rights and emphasized the determined continuation of the fight against terrorism, organized crime, and corruption.
Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek criticized the European Parliament for what he called politically motivated campaigns against the Turkish judiciary. He stated that Turkish courts make decisions based on the constitution and laws, and that EP reports are merely political recommendations. Gürlek also pointed to transparency and ethics discussions surrounding some MEPs.
Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek criticized the European Parliament, calling its reports on ongoing judicial processes politically motivated and aimed at undermining the Turkish judiciary. He stated that Turkish courts make decisions based on the constitution and laws, and that such external pressures will not deter Turkey's fight against terrorism, organized crime, and corruption.
Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ criticized the European Parliament's draft report, which reportedly suggests sanctioning him. Bozdağ called the report a "futile effort" targeting Turkey's judiciary and sovereign rights, emphasizing that Turkish courts make decisions based on the constitution and laws.
German Justice Ministers have supported a proposal to restrict stricter penalties for insulting politicians to only local and elected officials. The move aims to amend a controversial section of the penal code, Section 188, which provides special protection and harsher punishments for political figures. While insulting politicians will remain illegal under Section 185, the proposed change would subject insults against high-ranking politicians to the general provisions of the penal code, resulting in lighter penalties and requiring a formal complaint from the aggrieved party for prosecution. This decision comes amidst ongoing debate and recent court rulings that have highlighted the complexities of free speech versus protection for public figures.
Germany's Justice Ministers have agreed to restrict a controversial law protecting politicians from insults, limiting it to local officials. The proposal, discussed in Hamburg, would remove special protections for top politicians, returning them to general insult laws, while reinforcing them for those at the municipal level.
Germany's Justice Ministers have agreed to restrict a controversial law that provides harsher penalties for insulting politicians. The proposed change would limit the special provision to local officials, while top politicians would revert to general insult laws with lower penalties and require a formal complaint. The Bundestag will make the final decision.
A poll by Odoxa-Backbone for Le Figaro reveals that only 39% of French people want the Justice Minister to resign, despite calls from major political parties.
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.
Germany's Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) advocates for extending the statute of limitations for rape from 5 to 20 years and implementing an "Only Yes Means Yes" consent principle. While the SPD and some CDU politicians support the extended limitation period, the CDU expresses skepticism about the practical implementation of the "Only Yes Means Yes" rule due to evidentiary challenges.
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) advocates for stricter sexual offense laws, proposing that only explicit consent defines consensual sex and extending the statute of limitations for rape from 5 to 20 years. She cites the "Only Yes Means Yes" principle, already adopted by many European countries, as a model for enhanced protection of sexual self-determination.
Germany's Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig is advocating for stricter sexual offense laws, including extending the statute of limitations for rape to 20 years and implementing the 'Only Yes Means Yes' principle. Hamburg's Justice Senator Anna Gallina supports extending the statute of limitations due to victims' delayed reporting.
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) advocates for extending the statute of limitations for rape to 20 years, citing the current five-year period as too short. She also proposes adopting the "Only Yes Means Yes" principle for sexual consent, aligning with other European nations like France.
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) advocates for extending the statute of limitations for rape to 20 years, citing the current five-year period as insufficient. She also proposes adopting the "Only Yes Means Yes" principle for sexual consent, aligning with regulations in other European countries like France.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced the withdrawal of the "plaider-coupable" (plea-bargaining) measure from his justice reform bill. The decision, made due to a lack of consensus and opposition from lawyers, aims to accelerate criminal justice proceedings.
