EU Court: Polish Tribunal Not Independent
The EU's top court has ruled Poland's Constitutional Tribunal lacks independence due to politicised appointments. The decision pressures Warsaw to enact reforms.
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Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned
The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
S Korea court removes police chief over martial law
South Korea's Constitutional Court has formally dismissed the impeached police chief for supporting ex-President Yoon's brief martial law in 2024. Read the full ruling details.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
Japan court upholds same-sex marriage ban
A Tokyo court ruled Japan's same-sex marriage ban constitutional, reversing an earlier decision. The case now heads to the Supreme Court for a final ruling on LGBTQ+ rights in the G7's only holdout.
Government U-turn on Controversial Jury Trial Plans
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces a furious backlash over plans to scrap most jury trials. Read the latest on this constitutional crisis and what it means for British justice.
Lammy's Plan: Jury Trials Only for Most Serious Crimes
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
US Legal Crisis: Defence Lawyers Unpaid After Shutdown
US government shutdown ends but defence lawyers face payment crisis, jeopardising defendants' rights. Constitutional protections at risk as funding shortfall continues.
UK Political Crisis Deepens Over Rwanda Deportation Plan
Rishi Sunak's government battles legal challenges and internal rebellion over controversial asylum policy while navigating economic pressures and diplomatic tensions.
Supreme Court to Rule on Trump Tariff Powers
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark case challenging Donald Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs, setting up a constitutional battle that could redefine presidential power and global trade relations.
Newsom challenges Supreme Court on homelessness crisis
Governor Gavin Newsom takes bold constitutional stand against Supreme Court ruling, defending California's right to address homelessness crisis with progressive policies.
Woman challenges Australia's anti-terror laws in court
A landmark legal battle unfolds as a Sydney woman prosecuted for flying a Hezbollah flag mounts a constitutional challenge against Australia's counter-terrorism legislation, testing the boundaries of national security laws.
South Korea ends 70-year tattoo ban in landmark ruling
In a historic victory for personal freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the nation's 70-year ban on non-medical tattooing, decriminalising thousands of artists and signalling a cultural shift.
Judge's 'Bend the Knee' outburst in court goes viral
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
Trump's Immunity Claim Sparks Supreme Court Battle
Former President Donald Trump's legal team argues for absolute immunity from prosecution, potentially delaying his election interference trial and setting up a landmark Supreme Court battle that could reshape presidential power.
No Pants Court Hearing Sparks Judicial Fury in Detroit
A Detroit court hearing descends into chaos as multiple defendants appear virtually without trousers, prompting stern judicial rebuke and raising questions about remote proceedings decorum.
Trump fires copyright chief in Supreme Court power clash
The Trump administration has ignited a legal firestorm by dismissing Copyright Office chief Shira Perlmutter, prompting a Supreme Court battle over presidential power and government appointments.
Paul Biya, 92, wins Cameroon election extending 42-year rule
At 92, Paul Biya secures another term as Cameroon's president following contested elections, extending his four-decade leadership amid opposition outcry and international scrutiny.
Florida Court Allows 6-Week Abortion Ban, Voters to Decide
In a landmark ruling with profound national implications, Florida's Supreme Court has simultaneously greenlit a stringent six-week abortion ban while allowing voters to potentially override it in November's ballot.
Trump's Supreme Court Ballot Battle Escalates
The US Supreme Court confronts a constitutional crisis as Donald Trump faces removal from presidential ballots in Illinois and Colorado, testing the rarely-used 14th Amendment's insurrection clause.
Hawaii court rejects Trump ballot challenge
Honolulu's highest court rejects former President Donald Trump's attempt to disqualify a voter from the 2024 election ballot in a groundbreaking constitutional decision.
Judge blocks Trump's National Guard election plan
A US federal court has halted Donald Trump's controversial plan to deploy National Guard troops for election monitoring in Portland, citing constitutional concerns in a groundbreaking decision.
Supreme Court voids gun ban for drug users
In a landmark 9-0 decision, America's highest court has overturned the federal ban preventing unlawful drug users from possessing firearms, declaring it violates Second Amendment rights.
Supreme Court to hear landmark gun rights case
The US Supreme Court is set to examine whether banning marijuana users from owning firearms violates Second Amendment rights in a case that could reshape gun control laws.
Ivory Coast crisis: Ouattara seeks fourth term amid protests
Political tensions escalate in Ivory Coast as President Alassane Ouattara seeks unprecedented fourth term, triggering violent protests and international concern over democratic stability in West Africa.
Trump Files Emergency Supreme Court Appeal in Immunity Fight
Donald Trump launches urgent Supreme Court challenge against ruling denying him presidential immunity in election interference case, setting up constitutional showdown.
Trump defies Supreme Court on Illinois Guard deployment
In an unprecedented constitutional crisis, President Trump directly challenges the US Supreme Court by ordering National Guard troops into Illinois against judicial orders, testing the foundations of American democracy.
Trump's legal gambit: weaponising presidential power
An alarming transformation is unfolding in American politics as legal constraints designed to limit executive power are being repurposed as weapons. This analysis examines the dangerous precedent being set and its implications for democratic institutions.
NSW Protest Laws Struck Down as Unconstitutional
In a stunning legal blow to the New South Wales government, the state's controversial anti-protest legislation has been declared unconstitutional following a challenge by Palestine Action Group activists.
Trump's Supreme Court tariff power battle begins
Donald Trump takes his fight over presidential tariff authority to the Supreme Court in a landmark constitutional case that could reshape US trade policy and executive power.
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