Keywords: Justice


UN crime prevention and criminal justice congress to bring global experts together in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is set to host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice from September 26 to October 1, bringing together ministers, government officials, experts and academics from more than 97 countries. Held under the theme “Protecting People and the Planet and Advancing......

ICC maintains Netanyahu and Gallant arrest warrants amid US pressure

The International Criminal Court is maintaining the arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, despite mounting pressure from the United States and the threat of further sanctions against the Hague-based tribunal. The ICC prosecution......

Trump administration prepares broader sanctions against the International Criminal Court

  The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a new package of sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to U.S. officials cited by the Wall Street Journal and reported by Reuters. The proposed measures would significantly restrict financial dealings......

Stéphane Plaza sentenced to 18 months suspended prison term after Paris appeal

Former French television presenter and real estate agent Stéphane Plaza has received a tougher sentence from the Paris Court of Appeal after being found guilty of domestic violence against two former partners. The court ruled on Friday that Plaza should serve 18 months in prison, suspended, increasing......

Morocco Lawyers’ Strike: September 20 Meeting Could Shape the Next Phase

Morocco’s legal profession is approaching a critical juncture as the Association of Bar Associations of Morocco (ABAM) prepares to meet in Rabat on September 20 to determine the next phase of its months-long strike. The date carries particular significance because it coincides with the closing......

US prosecutors seek $61 million in assets linked to alleged Iranian oil revenue network

U.S. prosecutors have launched a civil forfeiture action seeking nearly $61 million in cryptocurrency assets allegedly connected to a network used to move proceeds from illicit sales of Iranian oil, according to court documents cited in reports. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that several companies......

Rachida Dati faces trial in Paris over alleged Renault-Nissan corruption deal

Former French minister Rachida Dati is standing trial in Paris over allegations that €900,000 paid by a Renault-Nissan subsidiary between 2009 and 2013 were linked to efforts to advance the carmaker’s interests while she was a member of the European Parliament. The proceedings, which began......

Kuwait to Require Premarital Marriage Training as Divorce Rates Rise

Kuwait is preparing to make premarital education a mandatory step for couples seeking to officially register their marriage, as authorities look for ways to address rising divorce figures and strengthen family stability. The measure was announced on Saturday by Justice Minister Nasser Al-Sumait during......

Singapore considers chemical castration for child sex offenders

Singapore is considering the use of anti-androgen medication as an additional measure against serious sexual offenders, including those convicted of offences against children, as authorities examine ways to address a rise in serious sexual crimes. Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam told Parliament that......