UK government to give greater authority to dismiss police officers alleged to have committed misconduct – JURIST

UK government to give greater authority to dismiss police officers alleged to have committed misconduct – JURIST

The UK government announced plans Thursday to allow chief constables and other senior officers greater authority to terminate rogue employees. Those who don’t pass background checks can also be fired. A finding... Read more »
UK Government to force criminals to attend sentencing hearings – JURIST

UK Government to force criminals to attend sentencing hearings – JURIST

UK Justice Secretary Alex Chalk announced Wednesday that the UK will enact new laws to force criminals to attend their sentencings in court, with offenders potentially being subject to longer sentences. Prime... Read more »
Federal judge strikes down New Jersey ban on detaining immigrants awaiting deportation – JURIST

Federal judge strikes down New Jersey ban on detaining immigrants awaiting deportation – JURIST

A federal judge in New Jersey struck down AB 5207 on Tuesday, concluding that New Jersey’s ban on detaining individuals for violating US civil immigration laws is unconstitutional. US District Judge Robert Kirsch... Read more »
Federal judge finds Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming 2 Georgia election workers – JURIST

Federal judge finds Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming 2 Georgia election workers – JURIST

A federal court in Washington DC found former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani guilty on Wednesday of defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss during the 2020 US presidential election. Freeman... Read more »
Gabon soldiers announce coup after release of disputed election results – JURIST

Gabon soldiers announce coup after release of disputed election results – JURIST

A group of Gabonese soldiers announced on public television Wednesday that they had seized control of the country and canceled the results of its 2023 presidential election, just after incumbent President Ali... Read more »
Pakistan court suspends conviction of former prime minister Imran Khan – JURIST

Pakistan court suspends conviction of former prime minister Imran Khan – JURIST

The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday suspended the conviction of Imran Khan. The former prime minister of Pakistan was previously convicted on corruption charges. In early August, Khan was sentenced to three... Read more »
Switzerland indicts former Algeria defense minister for war crimes and crimes against humanity – JURIST

Switzerland indicts former Algeria defense minister for war crimes and crimes against humanity – JURIST

Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) announced Tuesday that it has formally charged former Algerian defense minister Khaled Nezzar in relation to war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed during... Read more »
Russia charges former US consulate contractor with high treason – JURIST

Russia charges former US consulate contractor with high treason – JURIST

The Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation announced a high treason charge on Monday against Robert Shonov, a former US consulate contract employee in Moscow. High treason carries a possible... Read more »
Guatemala opposition party alleges irregularities in presidential election – JURIST

Guatemala opposition party alleges irregularities in presidential election – JURIST

The National Unity of Hope (UNE) party raised concerns on Friday about the integrity of the recent presidential election, citing a number of alleged irregularities. UNE is led by former first lady... Read more »
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