Pakistan army chief gets new powers and legal immunity
Pakistan's parliament passes a constitutional amendment granting the army chief expanded powers and lifelong immunity, sparking 'funeral of democracy' claims from the opposition.
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Pakistan's army chief gets new powers and immunity
Pakistan's parliament passes a constitutional amendment granting the army chief command of all forces and lifelong legal immunity, sparking protests and democracy fears. Read the full analysis.
Civil servants forced into independence paper meetings
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election Ignites Political Firestorm
A pivotal Pennsylvania Supreme Court election has ignited fierce political battles as Democrats and Republicans clash over the future of abortion rights, election laws, and the state's judicial landscape.
Theresa May warns against politicising judiciary
Former Prime Minister Theresa May delivers stark warning against political attacks on judiciary, defending judicial independence amid growing tensions between government and courts.
Lammy: Tory judicial reforms are 'power grab'
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy launches scathing attack on government plans to change how senior judges are selected, warning of constitutional crisis.
NH Supreme Court Justice in Corruption Scandal
A bombshell investigation reveals Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi faces multiple corruption allegations, including improper political donations and ethical violations that could shake the New Hampshire judiciary to its core.
Trump judicial nominee rejected over racist texts
President Trump's judicial nominee Paul Ingrassia has been voted down by the Senate Judiciary Committee after revelations of racist and inflammatory text messages, dealing a significant blow to the administration's judicial appointments.
Trump nominee's mother confronted over Nazi texts in Senate
A dramatic Senate ambush unfolded as Democrats confronted the mother of a Trump judicial nominee about alleged Nazi-sympathising text messages, creating explosive political theatre ahead of the confirmation vote.
PM: Swinney 'insults Scots' over secret independence plan
Rishi Sunak launches blistering attack on Scotland's First Minister John Swinney over alleged covert independence plan, accusing him of treating Scottish voters 'with contempt' in explosive Westminster clash.
Swinney's Indyref2 Plan: Empty Rhetoric Exposed
Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Government's independence plan is in disarray, with even First Minister John Swinney appearing directionless on the path to Indyref2 amid growing internal confusion.
SNP Conference Explodes Over Independence Demands
First Minister John Swinney confronts major rebellion as SNP activists demand immediate independence action, setting stage for explosive party conference showdown over Scotland's constitutional future.
Florida judge resigns after victim abuse scandal
A Florida circuit judge has resigned in disgrace after a judicial investigation found he systematically abused his power, mistreating crime victims and witnesses in his courtroom with shocking behaviour that breached judicial conduct rules.
Jenrick's wig jibe angers judges at conference
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick faces backlash after mocking judges' traditional wigs during legal conference speech, drawing accusations of government hostility towards judiciary.
Albanian judge shot dead outside courthouse in Tirana
Shocking attack in Tirana as senior judge Gjin Gjoni is shot dead outside courthouse during hearing break, raising serious concerns about judicial safety and organised crime.
Judge under criminal investigation after suspicious house fire
A prominent South Carolina judge faces criminal investigation after his house was destroyed in a blaze authorities are treating as suspicious, with the probe examining potential financial irregularities.
Jenrick targets 'activist judges' in immigration reform
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick launches sweeping reforms to curb judicial interference and fast-track migrant removals in bold move to regain border control.
SC Judge's Beach House Destroyed in Suspicious Fire
A fierce blaze has destroyed the beachfront property of prominent South Carolina judge Diane Goodstein, with authorities treating the incident as suspicious as investigations continue.
Thug threatens judge after courtroom conviction
A convicted criminal delivered a terrifying threat to a judge moments after being sentenced, warning 'I'll see you when I get out' in a shocking courtroom confrontation.
Tory plan to scrap Sentencing Council branded 'bonkers'
Conservative proposal to abolish independent Sentencing Council and hand power to politicians faces fierce backlash from judiciary and legal professionals who warn it threatens judicial independence.
Judge Faces Misconduct Probe Over Fire Code Allegations
Circuit Judge Diane Goodstein under investigation for reportedly operating a wood-burning stove in her courthouse chambers, potentially violating fire safety regulations.
Albanian judge killed in courtroom shooting
A respected judge has been fatally shot inside a Tirana courtroom in a brazen attack that has sent shockwaves through Albania's judicial system and raised serious security concerns.
Trump's Supreme Court Shadow Docket Strategy Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's increasing reliance on the Supreme Court's emergency procedures to secure favourable rulings outside normal legal channels, raising constitutional concerns.
Judge's home burns after Trump ballot ruling
The South Carolina residence of Judge Jocelyn Newman, who recently presided over a high-profile case challenging Donald Trump's ballot eligibility, has been destroyed in a devastating fire as authorities launch a full investigation into the blaze.
Judge's beach house destroyed in suspected arson attack
A prominent South Carolina judge's $1.3 million beachfront property has been reduced to ashes in a devastating fire that authorities now believe was deliberately set, launching a major arson probe.
Prince Harry suffers crushing security case defeat
The Duke of Sussex suffers devastating legal setback as judges rule against his security funding appeal, comparing his case to a 'collapsed soufflé' in scathing verdict.
Kavanaugh criticised over transgender sentencing case
US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh faces backlash after reducing sentence for transgender woman convicted of serious assault, sparking debate over judicial discretion and sentencing guidelines.
Trump's Supreme Court Using Secret 'Shadow Docket'
An explosive investigation reveals how Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices are using the 'shadow docket' to push through conservative rulings without public scrutiny, raising serious concerns about judicial transparency.
Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court Transformation
An in-depth look at Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's groundbreaking role on the US Supreme Court, her influential jurisprudence, and how she's reshaping American legal discourse from the bench.
Judge deals blow to Trump immigration policy
In a landmark legal decision that has sent shockwaves through Washington, a federal judge has delivered a resounding rebuke to the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies, exposing deep constitutional concerns.
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