The CGPJ considers it necessary to reinforce the guard service with two magistrates and a position with competence in matters of violence against women.

DUP MP Jim Shannon is set to face criminal proceedings over an alleged assault of a woman, with the case having been mentioned at Newtownards Magistrates’ Court.

A new magistrate has been assigned to oversee the ongoing case concerning the deaths of the Paria divers in Trinidad.

A Magistrate’s Court in Abuja has ordered a police investigation into Senator Francis Fadahunsi’s alleged comments calling for the killing of Accord Party members.

Four former Supreme Court judges in Romania, including the former president Corina Corbu, have been appointed as notaries without undergoing an examination, as permitted by current magistrate status. The Ministry of Justice announced their entry into the notary profession.

Two men attending a case mention at the Kulim Magistrate’s Court in Malaysia fled the court, with one reportedly sliding down a pillar to escape police.

A Magistrate’s Court in George Town, Penang, has acquitted and discharged four men who were charged with an iron rod attack on a lawyer.

A Hohoe Magistrate Court in Ghana has sentenced Ekpane Seyram, a barber, for collecting and illegally dumping rubbish into a public drain.

While South Africa celebrates the women of 1956, this article highlights the largely forgotten women of 1913, who, 43 years earlier, defied oppressive pass laws by marching on magistrate's courts in the Orange Free State.

The High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) has postponed its final decision until August 20 in the case against the Government and the Ministry of Finance regarding the payment of outstanding salary rights for magistrates.

A 26-year-old man was arrested and fined £200 by Llandudno magistrates after he dressed as the Grim Reaper, climbed onto a hospital roof, and stared at patients.

Borrego, a former Spanish Supreme Court magistrate and self-proclaimed member of the 'manosphere,' is now defending former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner in her legal battles, a move that has sparked confusion and mockery.

Italy's Court of Auditors is strongly opposing a government reform decree, warning that it undermines the independence and autonomy of magistrates.

The Johannesburg Magistrate's Court has rejected businessman Brown Mogotsi’s application to compel the state to disclose the identities of witnesses in his criminal case, where he faces charges of defeating the ends of justice.

A Delhi court has rejected a government department's plea to register a First Information Report (FIR), upholding a magistrate's previous order.

The municipality of Primorsko is reclaiming a valuable property for 400 times the price it was originally sold for, a move linked to a 16-year-old scandal involving high-ranking magistrates and low-priced coastal properties.

A Kenyan court has ruled that a magistrate was entitled to information regarding an unsuccessful bid for promotion and has ordered the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to provide an explanation.

Glenn Gibbins, a councillor from Sunderland, has been charged and is set to appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month over comments he made regarding the Nigerian population.

A probation officer in Kangema has denied allegations of taking bribes on behalf of a magistrate, with the magistrate in question failing to appear for the plea hearing.

A Spanish magistrate has permitted the lawyer representing Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Prime Minister, to collect her passport after a travel ban was lifted, overturning an initial order for her to retrieve it personally.

Five individuals, including two teenagers, have pleaded guilty in the Magistrate's Court in Johor Bahru for their involvement in a restaurant brawl that occurred during a World Cup screening.

Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice is expected to deliver its verdict today in a lawsuit against the government, concerning the payment of 4.8 billion lei (nearly 1 billion euros) in salary arrears owed to magistrates.

A magistrate in Kangema has been suspended following allegations of bribery, as confirmed by JSC chairperson Martha Koome.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has launched a nationwide court boycott targeting 12 judges and one magistrate. The indefinite boycott is in protest against alleged misconduct by these judicial officers.

A Magistrate Court in New Edubiase, Ashanti Region, has remanded two brothers in connection with the alleged shooting and death of 25-year-old driver Emmanuel Opare.

The permanent commission of the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) has postponed a decision on whether to dismiss or proceed with five complaints filed against magistrate Juan Carlos Peinado.

Nine Chinese nationals pleaded not guilty in a Malaysian Magistrate's Court to charges related to an alleged 'love scam' ring.

Comandante Alfa, the founder of Italy's Carabinieri GIS (Special Intervention Group), has passed away. He was known for his involvement in high-profile operations, including the capture of Cesare Casella's kidnappers and protecting magistrate Nino Di Matteo.

Italy's magistrates union ANM stated that attacks on shopkeepers are a matter for police prevention and control, emphasizing that citizens cannot take the law into their own hands. This statement followed a jeweler receiving a long jail sentence for shooting dead robbers.

A man has been remanded in custody after being arraigned before the Gender Magistrate Court in Awka, Anambra State, on charges of allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter.

The Romanian Constitutional Court (CCR) has postponed its decision regarding the conflict between the Government and the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) over magistrates' salary arrears. The ruling, stemming from a complaint by Ilie Bolojan, is now expected on September 23.

New Sunny Enclave is facing a severe water crisis, prompting the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) to urge the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) to install three approved tubewells.

Malaysian businesswoman Sofia Rini Buyong is expected to be charged with defamation today at the Magistrate's Court.

A 70-year-old driver has pleaded not guilty in the Petaling Jaya Magistrate’s Court to a charge of causing the death of a motorcyclist in Section 17.

A magistrate has recused himself from a high-profile anti-open grazing case involving investigative journalist Ibanga Isine, following weeks of controversy regarding courtroom conduct and access, raising transparency concerns.

A judicial magistrate in Lahore has granted a further four-day physical remand for four suspects, including one linked to a senior political figure, in a case involving the alleged abduction and rape of two foreign women.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has requested a report regarding the detention of a suspect involved in a foreign women case. Additionally, the sessions court dismissed the interim bail of a Defence-C SHO after he failed to appear for a hearing in a magistrate intimidation case.

Three magistrates are vying for the presidency of the Third Chamber of Spain's Supreme Court, while another judge seeks a vacant seat in the Criminal Chamber of the High Court.

Two police officers who shot a 20-year-old man in the head during a car chase in Argos are appearing before a magistrate, as the victim's mother disputes their 'warning shots' defense and states three bullets remain in his brain.

Businessman and high-performance coach Murad 'Baddest Coach' Zaidi was granted a Discharge Not Amounting to an Acquittal (DNAA) on two charges by the Shah Alam Magistrates' Court, prompting him to call for due process.

HD Kumaraswamy accused the Karnataka government of misusing its powers since day one, directing BPOs and District Magistrates to register non-existent voters.

A judicial magistrate in Lahore, Pakistan, granted a five-day extension for the police custody of four suspects involved in an alleged abduction and sexual assault case involving two foreign women. Police have obtained DNA samples and fingerprints and are seeking to recover evidence including a vehicle, laptop, cash, and a weapon.

Victims of the DANA storm have launched a campaign urging citizens to write to Constitutional Court magistrates to reject Carlos Mazón's immunity. The association seeks to ensure an investigation 'without privileges.'

A Hong Kong protester charged over the 2019 unrest appeared in court, with the magistrate noting that she was 'some distance' away from the clashes when arrested, nearly seven years after the incident.

Two foreign women have provided testimony to a judicial magistrate in Lahore, detailing a multi-day ordeal during their visit to Pakistan that involved alleged kidnapping, million-dollar extortion, physical assault, and sexual abuse.

Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice vehemently reacted to interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's statements regarding magistrates' salary arrears, accusing him of affecting judicial independence.

A single mother pleaded not guilty at the Ayer Keroh Magistrates’ Court in Melaka, Malaysia, to charges of possessing obscene material and altered nude images.

Ciprian Ciucu, the Mayor of Bucharest, has received approval from magistrates to go on vacation despite being under judicial control, allowing him a few days of relaxation.

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has called for the conviction and sentence of Anas Hmedi, President of the Association of Tunisian Magistrates, to be quashed.

At the National Conference on Justice-Media Interaction, Sokol Sadushi, head of the School of Magistrates' Steering Council, delivered a clear message to new magistrates about their role and responsibility to remain impartial.

Romanian MP Ionuț Stroe, a member of the 'conservative faction' within the National Liberal Party (PNL), strongly criticized his party for exerting 'unacceptable public pressure on magistrates' following a legal action.

The President of the Paris Court has issued a warning against 'approximate' proposals in the Lyhanna case, emphasizing the lack of resources for magistrates who are overwhelmed by procedures and multiple priorities.

Three months after the election, Andreas Bruzynski (CDU) and Helena Wolf (SPD) were elected to the full-time magistrate of Offenbach on Thursday, following the coalition's dismissal of their predecessors.

A Honda Jazz driver has been ordered by the Magistrates’ Court in Seremban to be sent to Henry Gurney School for three years following a 2025 crash that resulted in the deaths of three teenagers.

Magistrates have applied a highly qualified mitigating circumstance for businessman Aldama and suspended his sentence, guided by new incentives to reward corruption whistleblowers amidst concerns of 'institutional colonization.'

Magistrate unions in France have expressed regret over public statements that preemptively dismissed issues of resources and tools, and aimed to designate culprits in the Lyhanna case.

Frankfurt's CDU party has appointed its leadership to the full-time magistrate, with a surprise announcement that the city will have its first female city treasurer.

The Magistrate’s Court in Ipoh has scheduled July 1 for the case management involving a woman who has been charged with attacking Sultan Nazrin Shah.

Nicușor Dan, the Mayor of Bucharest, commented on three recent justice system events that have caused public uproar, including a case involving Ciucu. He emphasized that there is no connection between his promises and the magistrates' decisions.

In Wiesbaden, even before coalition negotiations have begun, the new alliance of CDU, Greens, Volt, FDP, and Pro Auto plans to dismiss the full-time aldermen in the city magistrate, with action expected on Monday.

A witness in a court case admitted there was no proof that Herman Manyora influenced a tender, while the magistrate rejected the prosecution's application to exclude media from the proceedings.

A gardener has been charged in the Magistrate's Court in Batu Gajah with the murder of a contract worker found dead by the roadside in Kampung Gajah.

Former investigating judge Hervé Lehman argues that the discourse on the justice system's lack of resources, often invoked after tragedies, serves to avoid addressing individual accountability of magistrates.

A retired 57-year-old police officer in Thessaloniki has been charged with felony counts for allegedly poisoning eight stray cats, appearing before a magistrate and released without restrictive conditions pending trial.

The Spanish government is promoting a 'record macro-call' for 700 positions for judges and prosecutors, with the BOE publishing the call for 575 opposition places and the CGPJ for 125 magistrate positions in the fourth turn.

Alexander Hensher, a 48-year-old renewables tycoon, was exposed for child pornography after asking a shop to wipe his hard drives, leading to his appearance at Weymouth Magistrates' Court.

A magistrate judge in Russia's Volgograd region fined a local pensioner 40,000 rubles for trying to shoot down drones with a shotgun, a ruling uncovered by the independent Russian news outlet Verstka.

A court in Liège has ruled that the general contracting company Duchêne-Franki is solely responsible for the death of a worker at the Ampsin dam expansion site. The magistrate found the company liable for prevention measures, injuries, and involuntary manslaughter.

The 'Radev' cabinet in Bulgaria is planning rotations within the judicial council and the selection of a chief prosecutor under new rules, proposing constitutional amendments to address issues like long-term secondments of magistrates and decentralization of the prosecution.

A Hong Kong magistrate has acquitted a former auxiliary police officer of assaulting his wife, citing inconsistencies in her testimony regarding the alleged attack.

A 46-year-old woman has been ordered held in pretrial detention over the deadly 2010 firebombing of Athens's Marfin Bank. The investigating magistrate described her as 'especially dangerous and committed to the group's plan of action,' despite her denial of involvement.

A prominent figure from the Paris public prosecutor's office has raised alarm about the "particularly worrying" issue of threats targeting magistrates who handle organized crime cases, emphasizing the need to take these threats seriously.

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, was remanded in custody in Athens after invoking his right to silence before an investigating magistrate, as fresh details emerge about his journey from Afghanistan to Lesvos and…

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where his sworn statement regarding a harassment incident was read.

Two young Indian nationals are appearing before an investigating magistrate in Nafplio, Greece, accused of the brutal murder of a 58-year-old psychologist.

A conference was held in Albania to discuss the numerous challenges facing the country's justice system, coinciding with new magistrates taking office.

A mother of two has been charged with child abuse and remanded in custody after her children were hospitalized due to consuming cannabis-infused candies. A magistrate rejected her bail application at the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts.

A magistrate court has remanded two individuals over the alleged murder of a suspected burglar. The suspects will remain in custody as the investigation into the incident continues.

A Spanish magistrate has deemed it appropriate to refer the case against Barrabés, involving alleged irregularities in a contract, to the European Public Prosecutor's Office after the Provincial Court of Madrid forwarded the facts.

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Carlos Pascual Alfaro, a magistrate at Barcelona's Court of Violence against Women number 1, elaborated on the complexities of his role, including granting protection orders and the difficult decisions involved in such delicate situations.

The Zamfara State judiciary has organized a training workshop for magistrates, state high court staff, and other stakeholders within the justice system to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Ylli Pjetërnikaj, a lecturer at the School of Magistrates with a doctorate in law, has become the third candidate vying for the position of Prosecutor General in Albania.

A bus conductor was sentenced to receive 10 strokes of a cane for slapping a passenger, with the magistrate showing leniency due to his admission of guilt.

Shadrack Cobbinah, an unemployed ex-convict, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment with hard labour by the Tarkwa District Magistrate Court One for unlawful entry and stealing.

The President of the Supreme Court of Justice stated that Portugal is available to send new judges to Macau and inquired about Macau's interest in having Portuguese magistrates.

An Ekiti State Chief Magistrates’ Court has granted bail to APC governorship aspirant Abimbola Olawumi, who faces charges in an alleged blackmail case, and has adjourned the proceedings.

Despite extensive justice reform and a multi-year re-evaluation process for magistrates, Albania continues to have one of the lowest numbers of judges per capita in Europe, with only 9.66 judges per population in 2024.

Police in Ekiti State have arraigned Tope Oladipo, 45, before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrate's Court on charges of alleged N9 million fraud related to the purported sale of a vehicle.

Italy's parliamentary majority rejected a request from magistrates to use chat messages involving politician Delmastro and a restaurateur, leading to strong opposition attacks and the Five Star Movement occupying government benches in protest.

The actions of Judge Peinado have divided judges, with three meetings failing to reach a decision on whether the investigating magistrate in the Begoña Gómez case should be sanctioned.

Seven candidates are competing for three magistrate member positions in Albania's High Judicial Council (KLGJ), following the conclusion of the application process.

Activist Tamim Dahri has pleaded not guilty in a Langkawi Magistrate’s Court to a charge of damaging a sacred Hindu object.

The participation of the National Secretary of the Magistrates' Union in a press conference by the LFI parliamentary group, titled 'No to XXL killing permits!', is seen as a new blow to public trust in the justice system.

Kilatya Nthenge, an ex-inmate who famously thanked the magistrate for jailing him, has begun his university journey after being enrolled at African Nazarene University.

A 19-year-old man, Shadrack Cobbinah, has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment with hard labour by the Tarkwa District Magistrate Court One for stealing an iPhone XR and GH¢5,700.00 from a nurse.

A judicial magistrate in Lahore has dismissed the post-arrest bail petition of podcast host Rehan Tariq, who is facing charges under blasphemy laws and the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act.

The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned three suspects before the Gender Magistrate Court in Awka on separate charges, including alleged incest, defilement, and rape, following the conclusion of their investigations.

The judicial future for Carles Puigdemont and the amnesty law is being assessed following an interpretative ruling by the European Court of Justice, which Spanish magistrates are now tasked with applying.

Three PSP agents in Portugal have been sentenced to between four and eight years in prison, with the magistrate emphasizing during the verdict that wearing a uniform does not grant immunity from the law.

A former inmate, Mwendwa Kilatya, returned to thank Magistrate Eugene Pascal Nabwana, who had previously sentenced him to jail.

Manuel Marchena, a magistrate of the Spanish Supreme Court, has argued that political parties should not be allowed to act as popular prosecution, stating that it 'politicizes Justice.' He emphasized that society should not distrust its judges.

A 50-year-old woman, Tian Xiaoying, has been charged with murder after a fight at a minibus stop in Hong Kong resulted in the death of a female passenger. She appeared at Eastern Magistrates’ Courts.

A federal magistrate judge in Chicago reprimanded U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros for violating an order to seal a criminal case by discussing it at a news conference.

This article profiles Omondi Tunya, a magistrate known for his role in Kenya's judiciary during a period when critics of the regime often faced imprisonment.

A Chief Magistrates' Court in Katsina remanded Bashir Kurfi in police custody for claiming that the Katsina State Government sponsored bandits to Hajj.

The court in Varna has confirmed the seizure of property in the Baba Alino locality in favor of the state. Magistrates upheld the confiscation of a 1548 sq. m land plot, a car, and the monetary equivalent of two expropriated properties.

The President of the Spanish Supreme Court has come to the defense of judges, asserting that they work independently from political noise. She warned that attacks on magistrates and their independence are dangerous as they weaken institutional authority.

A Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has ordered the remand of three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a retired broadcaster with Ogun State Television (OGTV), Ms. Kitan, and a guard. Police have arraigned the suspects following their arrest.

A Lahore court has granted a five-day physical remand for three additional suspects involved in the abduction case of foreign women, while also granting interim bail to a Station House Officer (SHO) for threatening a magistrate.

A mother who filed a complaint alleging the sexual assault of her young son claims she was mocked by magistrates at a court in Bobigny, France, after judges wrote that she had 'overreacted'.

After losing in the Council of State, the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance has increased the 2018-2020 salary increase for magistrates from 4.85% to 6.82%, requiring nearly 200 million euros. With subsequent years also in play, the total cost could rise to one billion euros, posing a new challenge for the budget.

A Sibu Magistrates’ Court sentenced three sisters from Bintangor to eight months in prison for stealing 48 cans of corned beef, with the magistrate noting the theft was for resale rather than hunger.

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is navigating a turbulent period, facing backlash from magistrates and scrutiny over the Lyhanna affair, as his criminal justice reform bill approaches a vote.

A 31-year-old massage therapist in Kota Kinabalu has been charged in the Magistrate’s Court for alleged molestation during an 'inappropriate' bodywork session.

Three men of Indian descent, including an active magistrate, have been sentenced to prison in London for their involvement in a £174,000 drug trafficking network orchestrated by an incarcerated dealer.

Purshotam Dhillon, a 59-year-old Indian-origin magistrate, was sentenced to seven years in prison in London for his involvement in a sophisticated drug network.

Supreme Court magistrate Marchena has warned that referring to judges as a 'judicial mafia' damages social coexistence, emphasizing that society cannot survive without trust in its judges.

Police have provided details about the accused in the Mayank Lohar murder case on a Mumbai local train, who was arrested and produced before the Borivali magistrate court.

The Frankfurt CDU has made strategic personnel decisions, sending experienced members to the magistrate, but party leader Nils Kößler is criticized for a mistake in his choice of department.

The French government has announced disciplinary measures against a magistrate and two gendarmerie officers for their handling of a child abuse suspect, following public outcry and a critical report.

Éric Dupond-Moretti, France's former Minister of Justice, is appealing his conviction for defaming a magistrate whom he had accused of violating the secrecy of an investigation when Dupond-Moretti was still a lawyer.

Ricardo Conde, a conservative magistrate with a history in justice administration under previous conservative governments, is tasked with deciding whether to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Peinado.

A magistrate in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, ordered journalists and a complainant out of court during a herder trial, prompting demands for an investigation and sanctions from journalism networks and the NUJ. The incident has raised concerns about press freedom and access to justice.

An Ogun State Magistrate Court has sentenced eight individuals to community service for indiscriminate waste disposal in Abeokuta, aiming to strengthen environmental regulations.

Four police officers accused in the 2023 death of Kostas Manioukadakis during a police check in Chania have been released with restrictive conditions after appearing before the Chania investigating magistrate.

A Bulgarian official commented on the widespread wiretapping of magistrates, criticizing the extensive control and lack of results.

Leaked documents reportedly show that Bulgarian services wiretapped magistrates, uncovering alleged corruption involving millions.

A 19-year-old man suspected of involvement in a fatal accident in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, Netherlands, will remain in custody, as decided by the examining magistrate.

Following criticism in the Lyhanna case, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin wrote to magistrates to reaffirm his commitment to their independence while also emphasizing their responsibility.

Rémy Heitz, the Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation, emphasized the need for resources to accompany new laws, urging against public condemnation of magistrates.

A Gombe Chief Magistrate Court has granted bail to Suleiman Dawawu, who was accused of defaming the APC governorship candidate.

Two men were each fined RM3,500 by the Ranau Magistrate’s Court in Malaysia after police linked their wrist marks to an illegal militant group from the Philippines.

The Washington Post reveals a secret CIA program against drug traffickers may be behind attacks on boats in the Galápagos, with at least three vessels exploding, eight deaths, and forty captured between January and March. The magistrate investigating the incidents was assassinated three months ago.

An Abuja magistrate court has given the police two weeks to investigate an Osun senator regarding his controversial 'kill Accord members' comment. The Accord Party candidate plans to escalate the matter to international bodies.

Jourceli Tiny dos Ramos, a minister in São Tomé, was dismissed from the government after the Attorney General's Office initiated an inquiry into alleged pressure on magistrates concerning an extradition case.

A judicial magistrate in Karachi has convicted a man and sentenced him to one-year imprisonment for spreading false and fabricated information on social media to incite violence. He was released into the custody of a probation officer after pleading for leniency.

A new autopsy conducted by an eight-member board, in the presence of a magistrate and family, found that Mir Ali Raza was shot in the back and sustained multiple injuries to his head and face. The official cause of death is reserved pending further reports.

A college student in Kluang, Malaysia, has been accused in the Magistrate’s Court on a charge of killing a newborn girl.

Archival records refute claims by FdI group leader Bignami that magistrate Paolo Borsellino was chosen as the MSI's presidential candidate in 1992, showing he was only voted for in a single scrutiny.

Former Prosecutor General Salvi stated that immunity should not be a demonstration of strength by the majority, emphasizing that constitutional authorization for magistrates protects Parliament, not just those with more votes.

A Lahore court has granted a four-day remand for a suspended Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in an alleged rape case at a police station. The suspect was produced before Judicial Magistrate Iram Yousaf by Ghaziabad police.

Italy's law on real-time facial recognition is being amended, removing the requirement for a magistrate's authorization, though police officials will still need prosecutor approval for 'after-the-fact' recognition.

A magistrate has ordered East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to deposit Sh10 million while declining Willis Raburu's request to suspend the company's operating license over alleged unpaid fees.

A Moldovan court has acquitted Igor Popa, former deputy prosecutor general, in a case concerning false declarations, with the magistrate's reasoning for the decision now made public.

Magistrate Nello Rossi described the 'Delmastro case' as a legal quagmire that could potentially reach Italy's Constitutional Court, highlighting a strong defensive need for the parliamentarian's guarantee.

A Hong Kong security guard was sentenced to four months in prison for tying up a building resident's missing cat in a plastic bag and dumping it in a rubbish bin, an act the magistrate believes led to the animal's death.

Six siblings were charged in the Magistrate's Court in Ipoh, Malaysia, with trafficking 118.87 grams of heroin.

President Nicușor Dan signed decrees on Monday for the appointment of nearly 300 new judges and prosecutors, effective August 1st, following their successful capacity examination.

Police continue to examine CCTV footage and seek phone records to determine the motive behind the murder of a Syros paramedic, as investigators await the coroner's findings and the couple involved is set to face a magistrate.

A 41-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Paul Mackin jnr in Belfast and is scheduled to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice is expected to rule today on a lawsuit it won in the first instance against the government and Ministry of Finance regarding unpaid salary arrears for magistrates.

The leadership of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has stormed a court, demanding the adjournment of proceedings amid an ongoing boycott by lawyers.

A Bangladeshi man has pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court in Kulim, Malaysia, to a charge of possessing 11 passports.

Tel Aviv police have arrested an additional suspect, a Bat Yam resident in his 20s, in connection with the Japanika grenade attack case. The suspect is currently undergoing questioning and is scheduled to appear before the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court.

Italy's magistrates union, ANM, expressed solidarity with colleagues facing threats after the Roggero verdict, stating they are attacked simply for applying state law on homicide and self-defense.

A Myanmar factory worker was charged in the Magistrates’ Court in Klang, Malaysia, with the murder of a compatriot.

The Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage in Uttarakhand has been halted due to heavy rainfall and the risk of landslides. Authorities have directed district magistrates to ensure pilgrims already on the route are accommodated in safe locations.

The Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ahemba Ikpambese, cautioned magistrates in the state against all forms of corruption, stating that judicial compromise Erodes Public Confidence in the Justice System.

The Kwara State Judicial Service Commission has dismissed two court registrars and demoted a magistrate due to gross misconduct, reaffirming its commitment to judicial integrity.

A judicial magistrate in Lahore has extended the physical remand of three suspects for another four days in a case involving the alleged kidnapping and rape of two foreign women.

The Indian government is proposing a new rule that would require judicial magistrate orders for birth and death registrations delayed by more than two years, aiming to tighten the existing process.

A woman pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court in Kuala Lumpur to a charge of defaming Farhash Wafa Salvador over a viral video.

A 65-year-old man has been charged in the Magistrate’s Court in Kangar, Perlis, with trafficking 39.9 litres of fentanyl.

A former convict returned to thank the magistrate who jailed him, stating that his prison sentence became a turning point after he completed his KCSE examinations while incarcerated.

The Association of Prosecutors in Bulgaria (APB) has voiced opposition to linking magistrates' salaries to those of members of parliament, arguing that such a mechanism threatens the independence of the judiciary.

Ten years after the July 14th attack in Nice, magistrates in Marseille are discreetly continuing their investigation into the security conditions of the Promenade des Anglais, with ongoing inquiries and recent searches.

After more than four years of legal proceedings, the Leviev family has submitted an agreement to the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court to drop their criminal complaint against the individual known as the 'Tinder Swindler'.

A Magistrate Court in Yola, Adamawa State, has fined Engr. Omar Suleiman, an African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship aspirant, ₦3 million for violating environmental regulations by pasting campaign posters.

BBVA, its former president Francisco González, and 14 other individuals will face trial for alleged dealings with former police commissioner José Manuel Villarejo. The magistrate has set a bond of 1,173,333 euros to cover civil liabilities.

Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice is set to rule on a crucial case concerning €2 billion in arrears and record penalties that the government was ordered to pay magistrates.

A judicial magistrate in Lahore, Pakistan, granted a five-day extension for the police custody of four suspects, including a relative of a senior political figure. The suspects are involved in an alleged abduction and rape case involving two foreign women.

Justice Omondi Tunya, who served as a magistrate before rising to the High Court, has left behind a complex legacy in the Judiciary.

A magistrate from the Oltenița Court imposed the lightest penalty provided by the Penal Code on Eugen Sechila - a warning, on the grounds that the former Foreign Legion fighter has a...

Lia Savonea delivered a message on Justice Day, stressing the importance of judicial independence and urging magistrates not to judge under pressure or fear. She highlighted the obligation to defend the real independence of judges.

A station house officer (SHO) in Lahore was booked for forcibly entering the official residence of a magistrate to record statements from two foreign women.

Ilie Bolojan, a Romanian official, criticized the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) for demanding full salary arrears for magistrates, stating it's abnormal for a body to set its own salaries and approve its own sentences.

The Romanian government is considering referring a dispute with the High Court to the Constitutional Court. This follows the High Court's legal action demanding higher outstanding salaries for magistrates.

The Union of Judges in Bulgaria has issued an unprecedented appeal to Prime Minister Rumen Radev, urging him to initiate a comprehensive inter-institutional analysis of the use of special surveillance measures against judges, prosecutors, and investigators.

A man in Vienna was ordered by the magistrate to cover €5000 in costs for the rescue, treatment, and housing of a stray cat, despite his denial of ownership.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the transfer of the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent of Police, and Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Kullu, describing the situation as a 'classic case of abject surrender' by the local administration.

The main magistrates' union in France stated that Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has lost their trust following his handling of the Lyhanna affair, criticizing his responsibility in the matter.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower has ordered Elon Musk to sit for a deposition as lawsuits alleging a $1 million voter giveaway fraud move forward.

An e-hailing driver in Malaysia was fined RM101,750 by the Magistrate’s Court for illegally importing 5,500 bottles of zam-zam water. The court delivered its verdict on June 24.

The Italian National Magistrates Association (ANM) has raised an alarm, stating that a new collegiate preliminary investigation judge (GIP) provision risks causing enormous damage and slowing down urgent precautionary measures, especially for mafia and 'red code' crimes, warning of potential 'paralysis'.

The three-party coalition in Hanau, Germany, will continue its cooperation from the previous electoral period, having finalized its coalition agreement and personnel lineup for the full-time magistrate.

The "Manifesto dos 50+" group is demanding mandatory deadlines for magistrates in Portugal, criticizing the current "merely indicative" deadlines. The group also condemns the "normalization of abuses" and "political inertia" regarding slow legal processes, citing cases like Influencer and Tutti-Fruti.

Two married couples in Johor Bahru have claimed trial in the Magistrates' Court to charges of abusing and intimidating their domestic workers.

French magistrates faced strong criticism from Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin after a judgment dismissed a mother's concerns about sexual violence as 'overreaction.' This incident highlights ongoing challenges in detecting and addressing sexual violence against children, with calls for better training for professionals like teachers.

A Romanian journalist published an article detailing how a request from 16 liberal politicians, who are contesting decisions, was quickly judged by a specific magistrate at the Ilfov Tribunal.

Elections for the new Supreme Judicial Council in Bulgaria are expected to take place in the autumn, with magistrates voting locally using paper ballots.

A delivery worker in Batu Pahat, Malaysia, was sentenced to six months in jail by the Magistrates' Court for punching his wife in the face and head during an argument about rent arrears.

The New Delhi District Magistrate's office has opened its doors to students, functioning as a citizen lounge by day and a study hub in the evening.

Magistrates and court clerks in Paris are criticizing the ministry's 'persistent blindness' in the Lyhanna case, denouncing the questioning of magistrates 'even before the completion of administrative investigations' and disregarding principles of prudence, impartiality, and due process.

Former Supreme Judicial Council member Yasen Todorov and National Investigation Service spokesperson Marian Marinov are among the magistrates who have expressed willingness to be appointed as acting director of the National Investigation Service. This development was reported by Lex.bg.