Biden pardons son Hunter for federal felony offenses – JURIST
As his term draws to a close, US President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon Sunday for his son Hunter Biden, covering multiple federal criminal charges including tax evasion and…
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North Carolina juvenile justice law targets felony offenses amid increased reports of teenage crime – JURIST
A newly revised North Carolina juvenile justice law will take effect Sunday, aiming to address gaps in handling serious offenses by minors. Amidst increased reports of teenage crime in the…
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New York law sealing criminal records for certain offenses takes effect – JURIST
A New York law sealing certain criminal records took effect on Saturday, one year after New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed it into law. The Clean Slate Act automatically seals…
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UK police note 1,353 percent and 140 percent increase in anti-Semitic and Islamophobic offenses – JURIST
The UK’s Metropolitan Police made a statement Friday outlining a spike in anti-Semitic and Islamophobic hate crimes across London between October 1 and 18 in light of the ongoing Israel-Hamas…
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Thailand opposition party proposes bill for amnesty of political offenses – JURIST
Thailand’s progressive opposition party, the Move Forward Party submitted on Thursday a draft bill to Parliament. The proposed legislation seeks to establish amnesty for potentially thousands of individuals who have…
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