#legal-reform

#legal-reform

The documentary reveals systemic issues in Ireland's healthcare that led to Savita Halappanavar's death and its long-lasting impact on society.

Access to biological parent information is crucial for identity understanding among those conceived via sperm donors, highlighting a need for legal reform.

Séamus Dooley calls for legal reforms to protect press freedom against SLAPP orders in Ireland.

Dani Alves's sexual assault conviction was overturned by a Spanish court due to insufficient evidence.

Jade McCrossen-Nethercott's case reveals serious flaws in the CPS and the urgent need for reform regarding victims' rights in sexual assault cases.

Austin's transformation in handling sexual assault cases from a history of failures to survivor-led reforms highlights significant systemic changes.

Non-consensual pornography can ruin lives and often remains online despite victims' best efforts.

Child sex offenders can retain parental rights in UK law, despite their crimes, imposing undue hardship on victims and families.

A mother seeks legal reform after not being informed of her child's murderer's confession, highlighting victims' rights issues.

Intervening to halt new guidelines on sentencing is viewed as a regression by legal experts and campaigners addressing systemic racism.

Ben Spencer was exonerated after 34 years in prison, highlighting the challenges in overturning wrongful convictions.

The case of Alex Henry exemplifies the serious implications of joint enterprise laws in the UK's legal system.

Thailand is now the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, offering equal rights for same-sex couples.

The Marriage Equality Act introduces gender-neutral marriage terms and equal rights for adoption and inheritance.

Tokyo mayors are advocating for legal recognition of same-sex marriage to ensure equal rights for LGBTQ+ couples in Japan.

LGBTQ+ activists oppose increased penalties for soliciting sex from minors, claiming it disproportionately impacts marginalized communities.

Gov. Roy Cooper commuted 15 death sentences to life without parole, indicating a significant shift away from the death penalty in North Carolina.

Gender-based violence is pervasive and requires significant legal and societal change to protect victims and enact justice.

Gisele Pelicot's courage in publicly confronting her abusers signifies a historic turning point in the fight against sexual abuse and rape culture in France.

Facial recognition technology raises significant concerns about reliability and its use in wrongful accusations, as illustrated by Francisco Arteaga's case.

District Attorney Melinda Katz petitioned to vacate 46 convictions involving a detective convicted of perjury, leading to case dismissals and seeking justice for impacted individuals.

Ministers propose a radical overhaul of criminal cases in England and Wales to address crown court backlog by potentially abandoning jury trials.

The backlog of criminal cases in the UK is a crisis that requires radical measures, according to Sir Brian Leveson.

New York's family courts need more funding and resources to address overwhelming challenges.

Compassion and understanding are crucial in advocating for individuals with mental disabilities within the legal system.

Judge My Anh Tran created new legal precedent in Australia to protect victims of privacy invasion after current laws proved insufficient.

Ms. O'Brien is upset about not being informed of her case date, emphasizing the need for better victim support in the justice system.

Belgium's new law offers unprecedented protections and benefits for sex workers, including social security and workplace safety measures.

The Czech Republic's Constitutional Court overturned a law mandating surgical procedures for transgender individuals, aligning with EU norms.

A historic step toward legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales passed in Commons, granting some terminally ill people the right to end their lives.

Dave Rowntree criticizes the UK law on assisted dying, calling for reform to allow terminally ill adults to choose assisted death.

Legalizing assisted dying represents a significant opportunity to affirm bodily autonomy and enhance rights for terminally ill patients.

The Victims' Right to Review scheme needs reform to prevent miscarriages of justice and support victims in challenging flawed CPS decisions.

Jury unanimity is crucial to prevent miscarriages of justice, as majority verdicts can lead to wrongful convictions and significant suffering.