France’s upcoming presidential election is shaping up to be a messy affair, with multiple candidates vying for the top spot. The far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is currently leading in the polls, despite facing backlash for her controversial views. The election is set to take place in April, with the outcome having potentially major implications for both France and the European Union.
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Right to jury trial under threat as Leveson asked to carry out ‘once in generation’ review of courts
Sir Brian Leveson will lead a comprehensive review of the courts system in England and Wales to address the growing backlog of cases, with a focus on potential reforms such as removing the right to a jury trial for certain offenses and empowering magistrates to issue longer sentences. The review, set to report in the spring of 2025, comes in response to increasing delays in court proceedings, including a nearly fourfold increase in delayed murder...
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