According to Minister Susko, the proposed legal amendment will tighten requirements for verifying witness testimonies and reduce opportunities for their abuse, potentially ending unlimited benefits for cooperating witnesses.

Austria's Justice Ministry is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling regarding a potential new parking fee loophole, after a lawyer issued a warning for merely entering a parking lot to drop off a child, as holding is no longer heavily penalized.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Justice announced that it has successfully raised KD 11.49 million through a campaign aimed at assisting debtors.

The Uzbek Justice Ministry has issued a clarification regarding the legal status of an individual referred to as the 'Last USSR Citizen', addressing public interest in the unique case.

The Ministry of Justice has proposed legislative changes that would make it harder for prosecutors to automatically appeal circuit court rulings to the Supreme Court.

Israel's Justice Ministry has forwarded its clemency opinion regarding Benjamin Netanyahu's request to Minister Eliyahu, indicating progress in the clemency process.

Bartolozzi, chief of staff for the Italian Ministry of Justice, caused a stir by stating the judiciary is an 'execution squad,' later clarifying his comment was meant to emphasize that reforms aim to restore credibility to magistrates.

The Justice Ministry's legal advisor has recommended that the State-Attorney lead the investigation into the leak of Sde Teiman footage, which would make the State-Attorney the sole arbiter for filing criminal charges.

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Thursday inspected progress on construction works at the pre-departure migrant detention centre in Limnes, as well as the existing migrant detention facilities in Menoyia. According to a statement from the justice ministry, the minister was briefed by officials on the progress of the works and the project’s completion timetable. Once […]

Nominations made by the Romanian Justice Ministry for chief prosecutor positions have sparked public criticism.

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris and auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou on Saturday met to discuss the auditing of tender procedures. According to the justice ministry, the pair made “special reference” to “the need to ensure transparency and proper financial management of projects”. The meeting comes with President Nikos Christodoulides having sent a number of amendments to the […]

Iceland's Ministry of Justice is investigating complaints regarding the behavior of Helgi Jensson, the police chief of the Westfjords, at a local festival earlier this month, with two complaints reportedly concerning sexual harassment.

Turkey’s Justice Ministry is drafting legislation that would impose time, location and security restrictions on meetings between lawyers and detainees held on terrorism and organized crime charges, Turkish Minute reported, citing the pro-government Türkiye newspaper. According to the report the proposed regulation is intended to prevent prisons from becoming “coordination centers for organizational activities.” The […] The post Turkey plans new limits on lawyer visits for terrorism, organized...

Emails reveal that former section chief Christian Pilnacek, who died recently, had inquired about the possibility of taking on side jobs during his suspension from the Justice Ministry.

Italy's Tourism Minister Santanchè has resigned. Her departure follows the resignations of Justice Undersecretary Andrea Delmastro and the Cabinet Chief in the Justice Ministry, Giusi Bartolozzi, on Tuesday.

Türkiye's Justice Ministry's mediation system, implemented in 2013, has successfully resolved over 5.6 million cases, significantly reducing court appearances and saving time for citizens.

A South Korean lawmaker has drafted a bill aimed at attracting more young skilled immigrants to the country and consolidating immigration-related functions under the Justice Ministry.

Justice Ministry officials in Austria have provisionally suspended prison guards following a suicide case in Stein, investigating suspicions of serious breaches of duty and potential criminal acts.

Telegram channels and politicians in Gagauzia have claimed that Moldova's Ministry of Justice intends to 'cut' the region's autonomy and that central authorities are 'blocking' elections for the Gagauzian Popular Assembly.

The Hungarian Ministry of Justice has apologized to the Hungarian Helsinki Committee after a court ruled that former Deputy Minister Pál Völner had damaged the human rights organization's reputation with false statements.

Israel’s Justice Ministry’s Pardon Department does not recommend granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in relation to the ongoing corruption trial against him, according to reports…

The South Korean Ministry of Justice announced a two-month crackdown on foreigners working illegally as food delivery drivers, citing a rise in unlicensed riding and unauthorized employment.

The justice ministry said Friday it would take stern measures against those who collude to raise gas prices amid concerns over increasing fuel prices due to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho gave instructions for such measures to the prosecution after President Lee Jae Myung warned against possible collusion to hike gas prices, calling it a "serious" crime against the public. "As the Middle East situation has become increasingly unstable, there is a growing possibility of mar

The French Ministry of Justice has abandoned legal proceedings against the use of the tilde (~) in civil status for Breton and Basque names, despite a previous ban.

Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi addressed the General Assembly on Monday to present a first-year account of his administration and set priorities for 2026, combining legislative announcements with…

Parliament amended the protest law it passed last year, approving changes proposed by MP Irene Charalambides in cooperation with the Justice Ministry following criticism from the OSCE. The changes were approved with opposition from AKEL, which had initially proposed full repeal of the protest law and later tabled amendments that were rejected by the majority […]

Maria Karystianou, a mother seeking justice for her daughter, has transitioned into active politics, revealing in an interview that she declined an offer for the Ministry of Justice and expressed a desire for a debate with Adonis Georgiadis.

Margit Wachberger, head of the General Procurator's Office in Austria, has firmly rejected the idea of federal prosecutors being elected by parliament, calling it an 'absolute no-go' as the Justice Ministry prepares a draft law.

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade expressed concern that matters involving contracts, tenancy, domestic relationships and land ownership are increasingly being taken to the police instead of civil courts. The post Ogun Justice Ministry condemns use of Police in civil disputes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Polish Ministry of Justice is preparing to increase salary ranges for assistants and senior assistants to prosecutors, with higher wages to be paid retroactively from January 1, 2026.

The People's Assembly of Gagauzia demanded on March 17 that the Ministry of Justice withdraw its appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding the autonomy's status. The statement was approved at an extraordinary session, and deputies also sought support from the EU.

North Macedonia's Left Party is demanding answers from the Ministry of Justice regarding allegedly missed sessions for the bar exam, criticizing the ministry's irresponsibility and the institutions' partisan nature.

The justice ministry and deputy ministry of migration in Cyprus have pledged to improve the efficiency of deportations for migrants residing illegally, announcing the creation of a working group to achieve this.

Spain's Ministry of Justice has announced the creation of 200 new prosecutor positions, which will increase the public prosecutor's office staff by seven percent, from 2,804 to 3,004 positions. This comes in addition to 500 new judge positions.

A metal cage was reportedly built in a correctional facility in Lower Austria, intended to house an inmate, though the Justice Ministry confirmed its existence but stated it was not used.

The Ministry of Justice said Monday it has set up an Immigrants Rights Protection Task Force under the Korea Immigration Service to prevent human rights violations and strengthen remedies for foreign…

Lee issues fresh warning against possible collusion in raising oil prices  Yonhap News Agency

Russia's Justice Ministry has labeled UC Berkeley and the Russian-American Association of Scientists as 'undesirable' organizations, following similar designations for George Washington University and Yale University.

Romania's Ministry of Justice has proposed Cristina Chiriac as Prosecutor General, despite accusations that she previously shelved an investigation into sexual assaults by a former bishop.

According to Iraq's Justice Ministry, a total of 57,000 men and 2,300 women are currently incarcerated in Iraqi prisons.

Turkey's Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that his ministry is prepared to offer technical support to lawmakers for the 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative, a broader effort against terrorism.

The Ministry clarified that its recent advisory on the misuse of criminal justice mechanisms was directed at members of the public and not the Police. The post Ogun Justice Ministry clarifies advisory, warns against criminalising civil disputes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Russia's Justice Ministry has designated the Swiss and German successors of the Memorial Rights Group, along with an Arctic research organization, as 'undesirable.'