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High Court Reserves Decision on Queensland Bid to Restore 70% Custody in Lovell Murder Case

The case tests when an appeal court may cut a youth sentence under Queensland’s Youth Justice Act.

German Justice Minister Backs Decriminalizing Fare Evasion

Crown Court Backlog Hits Record 80,203 As Ministers Pursue Trial Reforms

Bavaria to Require Judge Review of Secure-Cell Stays Over 72 Hours After Gablingen Report

Lammy’s Judge-Only ‘Swift Courts’ Plan Triggers Pushback as Rape-Data Dispute Heats Up

France Plans Law to Allow Genetic Genealogy in Cold-Case Investigations

France to Open Four New High-Security Prison Quarters for Top Narcotraffickers

Ottawa Tables Combatting Hate Act Targeting Intimidation, Obstruction and Hate Symbols

Third Straight Night of Unrest at Vendin‑le‑Vieil’s Ultra‑Secure Narcotics Unit

Government Considers Jury Trial Cuts to Ease Crown Court Backlog

UK Introduces Emergency 28-Day Prison Recall Limit to Address Overcrowding

Cheung Family Demands Justice Reform After Driver in Fatal Crash Found Not Criminally Responsible

French Justice Minister Declares No 'Safe' Places in France, Advocates AI Surveillance

UK Government Introduces Bill to Block Sentencing Guidelines Addressing Racial Disparities

UK Reactivates Emergency Plan to House Prisoners in Police Cells

Justice Minister Orders End to Recreational Activities in French Prisons

Justice Minister Proposes Tougher Measures for Juvenile Offenders After Teen's Fatal Stabbing in Paris

Gérald Darmanin Outlines Justice Reforms on Garde à Vue and Prison Overhaul

German States Grant Christmas Amnesty to Hundreds of Prisoners

French Justice Ministry Secures €250 Million Budget Increase