judicial system
Coverage of judicial system in the Nexus archive.
- 10 years after Jordan ruling, Quebec prosecutors forced to make 'heartbreaking' choices
Ten years after the Jordan ruling, Quebec prosecutors are making 'heartbreaking' choices due to ongoing challenges in meeting Jordan framework requirements. Concerns persist about the impact on the quality of justice within the judicial system.
- Liberia: Arept Chairman Martin Says Court Successes Reinforce Fight Against Public Corruption
AREPT Chairman Edwin Kla Martin stated that recent court victories have bolstered Liberia's anti-corruption efforts, showing the judicial system's capacity to hold corruption suspects accountable through due process.
- France bids farewell to girl, 11, whose killing sparked outrage
An 11-year-old girl's suspected murder in France led to protests nationwide and highlighted flaws in the judicial system. Several hundred people attended her funeral in southwestern France on Friday.
- Hundreds gather for funeral of French schoolgirl whose killing sparked national outrage
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Fleurance, southwestern France, for the funeral of Lyhanna, an 11-year-old schoolgirl whose suspected murder sparked national outrage over judicial system failures. Flags were flown at half-mast at the town hall during the funeral.
- Town marches in honour of girl whose killing sparked public outcry
In Fleurance, France, thousands joined a silent march on June 7 to honor 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose body was found after she went missing on May 29. Public outrage grows over systemic judicial failures linked to her suspected murder, with the main suspect previously accused of child abuse.
- Missing girl case exposes flaws in judicial system, expert says
The death of 11-year-old Lyhanna, who was reported missing in Fleurance, France, has exposed judicial system lapses, according to lawyer Choralyne Dumesnil. The girl's classmate's 41-year-old father was arrested after being seen with her on the day she disappeared.
- French government admits 'failure' and blames judicial system over death of 11-year-old girl
The French government admitted a 'failure' and blamed the judicial system for the death of an 11-year-old girl. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin were present at the prime minister's office in Paris on June 5, 2026.
- Death of girl, 11, in France sparks storm over cracks in judicial system
An 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna disappeared in southwestern France, and her body was found in a disused grain silo. A man suspected of her disappearance and death was not in custody despite allegations of preying on young adolescents, sparking political and public debate over judicial system failures.
- Death of an 11-year-old in France exposes cracks in the judicial system
An 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna died in France, sparking public criticism and debate over perceived flaws in the judicial system.
- Death of an 11-year-old in France exposes cracks in the judicial system
An 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna disappeared in France's Gers region on May 29 and was later found dead in a grain silo. A 41-year-old man, previously accused of preying on minors but released due to lack of evidence, is now the prime suspect. French officials, including President Macron and Justice Minister Darmanin, criticized systemic failures in the judicial process that allowed the suspect to remain free despite prior allegations.
- France questions judicial system after girl's suspected murder
France's government is assessing potential judicial failings after a 11-year-old girl's disappearance, with allegations that prior sexual abuse complaints against the suspect were mishandled. The suspect had been formally accused twice of raping a child, but investigations were dropped or stalled.
- France probes judicial 'dysfunction' after suspected murder of 11‑year‑old Lyhanna
The French government is investigating judicial dysfunction following the suspected murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the issue, noting the main suspect had been previously accused of raping a child, with those cases unresolved.
- Ex-chief justice Barak: Slippery slope of violence could end in murder of judge, civil war
Ex-chief justice Barak warns that escalating violence could lead to a judge's murder and civil war. Dozens of judges fear being targeted after Haredi extremists rioted outside a deputy chief justice's home, potentially chilling the judicial system.
- 'Judicial system should believe victims first', activist says as body found in missing girl case
A body was discovered in the case of an 11-year-old girl missing since last week in France, where outrage has grown over the main suspect's prior unaddressed child abuse accusations. An activist called for the judicial system to prioritize believing victims.
- Russia’s Supreme Court to Launch First Comprehensive Review of AI Legal Cases
Russia’s Supreme Court is initiating its first nationwide review of lower court rulings in AI-related cases to establish unified legal guidance. This assessment aims to standardize judicial approaches to AI technologies across the country.
- Wyoming official faces backlash after posting 'hang bad judges' comment on abortion ruling
A Wyoming city councilman, Troy Bray, faced backlash for suggesting the state should 'hang bad judges' in response to a court ruling blocking a six-week abortion ban. Bray later clarified the comment was not a threat but emphasized his belief in systemic judicial reform, while state Rep. Mike Yin criticized the abortion law's impact on healthcare access.
- Louisiana Republicans move to eliminate court office won by exonerated man
Calvin Duncan, exonerated after 28 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, won election as Orleans Parish criminal court clerk with 68% of the vote. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and Republican-controlled legislature are now seeking to eliminate the position before Duncan can take office.
- Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists
Nearly 400 individuals in Nigeria received sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment for ties to militant Islamists. The rulings followed mass trials addressing links to extremist groups.