Justice
Ghent Appeal Court Finds Defendant Guilty in Transfer Case
A Belgian defendant who went free after five failed prison transfers was found guilty on appeal in Ghent, exposing systemic flaws in prisoner transport.
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JusticeHuman Rights
Prison Directors Appeal to European Anti-Torture Committee
Nearly 800 inmates sleep on the floor in Belgian prisons as directors make an unprecedented appeal to the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture.
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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.
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SocietyJustice
Belgium Failed to Protect Girl Despite Doctor's Abuse Report
A four-year-old girl's sexual abuse revelation was ignored despite a doctor's report, exposing systemic failures in Belgium's child protection system.
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JusticeSociety
New Antwerp Prison Empty as Taxpayers Foot €2M Monthly Bill
Belgium's new Antwerp prison sits empty for months while the government pays €2M monthly in fees and the old jail remains dangerously overcrowded.
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Justice & Society
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.
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PoliticsJustice
Magistrates Warn of Institutional Destruction Under Cuts
Six Belgian magistrates' associations warn the De Wever government's austerity measures are causing 'institutional destruction' of the justice system.
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