Justice & Society
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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Society
Chongqing Man's Death After Alleged Abuse Fuels DV Debate
A Chongqing man died after jumping from his apartment following alleged abuse. Police declined to charge his wife; his parents filed a rare private suit.
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Supreme Court & JusticePolitics
Supreme Court Rules for Black Death Row Inmate on Bias
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 for Terry Pitchford, a Black death row inmate from Mississippi, finding racial bias in jury selection.
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Legal & JudicialChina
China Issues Landmark Rules on Criminal Trials in Absentia
China's top courts issue 24-article regulations clarifying criminal absentee trial procedures for corruption, national security, and terrorism cases.
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JusticeCrime
Belgian Court Acquits Teen in Self-Defense Stabbing Case
A Belgian court acquitted a 19-year-old woman of attempted manslaughter, ruling she acted in legitimate self-defense in an Antwerp stabbing.
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