Tag: Criminal Justice Reform
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Prison Officer Jailed for Sex With Inmate and Drug-Smuggling Plot
Former prison officer jailed for sex with inmates and smuggling plot A former prison officer has been sentenced to prison after engaging in romantic relationships with two inmates and plotting to introduce drug-filled envelopes into the facility. The case has raised questions about staff conduct, security protocols, and the measures necessary to protect inmates and…
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Saudi Arabia 2025 Executions Reach Record High Amid Crackdown
Introduction: A Record Year for the Kingdom’s Death Penalty Saudi Arabia faced international scrutiny in 2025 as authorities carried out a record number of executions. The year total reached 356, surpassing all previous counts and signaling a dramatic escalation in the kingdom’s use of the death penalty. While official statements frame the measures as part…
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US Executions 2025: A 16-Year High and the Shadows of a Reform Drive
Introduction: A Halted Pause Turns into a Surge In 2025, capital punishment in the United States surged to its highest level in 16 years. The year marks a stark reversal from a long period of relative quiet on death row, driven by a combination of political rhetoric, legal strategies, and the Supreme Court’s evolving stance…
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US executions surge in 2025 to a 16-year high
Overview: A 16-year peak for US executions in 2025 U.S. executions in 2025 rose to the highest level seen in 16 years, reflecting a complex mix of political rhetoric, legal strategy, and judicial decision-making. As debates over capital punishment intensify, observers are parsing why lethal sentences appear more frequently in a year marked by sharp…
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Understanding the Law on Suspension of Sentence: Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court’s Order
Overview: What is a suspension of sentence? The concept of suspension of sentence is a legal mechanism that allows higher courts to delay the execution of a punishment or to pause its operation while an appeal or review is pending. When a sentence is suspended, the convicted individual may remain free or under certain conditions,…
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Melaka Shooting: Audio Clip Sent to CyberSecurity Malaysia for Voice Analysis
Overview of the Melaka Shooting Investigation The investigation into the Melaka shooting has taken a significant step forward as authorities submit an audio clip to CyberSecurity Malaysia for voice analysis. The move signals the role of digital forensics in contemporary crime investigations, where voice biometrics can help verify suspects, victims, and witnesses, and potentially reveal…
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CBI Moves Supreme Court Against Bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in Unnao Rape Case: Delhi HC Suspension of Sentence Highlights Legal Battles
Background: The Unnao Rape Case and Kuldeep Singh Sengar The Unnao rape case has remained one of India’s most closely watched legal battles, drawing national attention to issues of sexual violence, political influence, and judicial processes. In June 2017, a minor girl was allegedly abducted, raped, and assaulted in the town of Unnao, Uttar Pradesh.…
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Singapore Expands Training for Inmates: On-Campus Courses at Educational Institutes for Halfway House Residents
New Pathways for Inmates in Singapore: On-Campus Training Begins Singapore is launching a progressive program to broaden educational opportunities for inmates residing in halfway houses or under community supervision. Beginning soon, these individuals will be able to enrol in courses offered by educational institutes, with on-campus training arranged to support their reintegration into society. The…
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Epstein Survivors Condemn DOJ for Partial Release of Investigative Files
Survivors React to the DOJ’s Partial Release Friends, families, and advocates representing survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have publicly criticized the U.S. Department of Justice for releasing only a portion of investigative documents related to the high-profile case. The move has sparked renewed debate about transparency, accountability, and the lasting impact on victims who have waited…
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Labour MPs warn Starmer over jury trial limits not a silver bullet
The warning from Labour MPs In a show of unified but critical pressure, nearly 40 Labour MPs have written to party leader Sir Keir Starmer to express strong misgivings about proposals to limit jury trials. The letter, circulating among MPs largely from the party’s left flank, contends that the plans will not solve the broader…