Justice & Society
Dutroux 30 Years On: Father's Plea for Child Protection
Thirty years after Dutroux, Julie Lejeune's father pleads for stronger child protection as Belgium reflects on the tragedy's legacy.
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Justice & Society
Belgium's Courthouses: Decay, Underfunding, Justice at Risk
Belgium's courthouses are crumbling from neglect and underfunding. The iconic Palace of Justice in Brussels has been in scaffolding for over 40 years.
—5 min read
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Outrage in Belgium After Gang Rapists Avoid Prison in Geel
A conditional sentence for the gang rape of a 15-year-old in Geel sparks outrage in Belgium, reigniting debate over lenient sentencing.
—4 min read
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Haren Prison Director Resigns Over Overcrowding Crisis
Jurgen Van Poecke, director of Haren Prison, has resigned in protest against chronic overcrowding and staff shortages, reigniting debate on prison reform.
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Alleged Police Violence in Charleroi: Man Faces Eye Surgery
A man with an intellectual disability needs emergency eye surgery after an alleged police beating in Charleroi, sparking outrage and demands for reform.
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Justice & Society
Belgian Teen Arrested After Homophobic Assault in Turnhout
A 14-year-old arrested in Turnhout after a violent assault on a peer over his bisexuality. Prosecutors investigate possible homophobic motive.
—4 min read