Prisons in England and Wales exceed safe capacity by ~5,000 inmates, a persistent issue across administrations, with recent measures including early release of 5,000 prisoners from 1 September.
A National Audit Office report found nearly 9,000 individuals in England and Wales required to wear electronic monitoring tags do not have them. The Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, stating their review shows 5,450 unmonitored. The NAO deems the system "inefficient" and a risk to public protection.
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.
A prison installs a taxpayer-funded cooling system in corridors to protect vulnerable inmates and staff from heatwaves, sparking online criticism over the use of public funds for prisoner comfort.
Taiwan's Ministry of Justice has proposed amendments to the Civil Code's inheritance provisions, aiming to abolish the "forced share" for siblings. The changes also introduce a "special contribution" system to recognize those who provided care or significantly contributed to the deceased's assets, thereby strengthening testamentary freedom and ensuring fairness for caregivers.
Taiwan's Ministry of Justice proposed inheritance law amendments removing siblings' "special portion" (特留分) of inheritance. The bill aims to prioritize spouses and direct descendants, introduce a "special contribution" mechanism for heirs, and provide support for siblings who were financially dependent on the deceased.
Taiwan's Ministry of Justice is launching legal reforms to combat drug driving, proposing mandatory confiscation of vehicles used in offenses, regardless of ownership. The reforms also include increased penalties, stricter bail conditions, and enhanced enforcement operations nationwide.
The Syrian Ministry of Justice has temporarily suspended a range of judicial proceedings in Sweida province, citing "exceptional circumstances." The decision, which includes halting real estate sales, civil and criminal cases involving non-residents, and public entity cases, has drawn criticism from legal circles who fear it will entrench legal and economic stagnation.
The Ministry of Justice has instructed the Supreme Prosecutors' Office to report on its purchases of Starbucks products, clarifying that this is to check the status of events utilizing the brand, not to impose disciplinary measures on purchasers. This follows a controversy over a Starbucks promotion and a broader boycott movement in government agencies.
Russia's Ministry of Justice is challenging the self-governance of the legal profession by pursuing the dismissal of lawyers who have left the country. This move, bypassing traditional адвокатские палаты (bar associations), raises concerns about the independence of legal representation for all citizens.
The Ministry of Justice plans to ask the Legislative Council to consider expanding the involvement of crime victims and their bereaved families in criminal proceedings, including participation in pre-trial procedures and broadening the scope of the victim participation system.
Italy's justice ministry faces crisis over presidential pardon for Nicole Minetti, linked to Silvio Berlusconi's 'bunga bunga' scandal, sparking calls for Justice Minister Carlo Nordio's resignation.
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Justice said Thursday it conducted an i...
According to the justice minister, Ratko Mladic’s continued detention "would constitute a violation of human rights"
