Whistleblowers’ stories show how accountability is shifting from formal legal institutions to solidarity networks built outside the state.
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We all want to know if a guilty party actually regrets what they’ve done, but how can we tell? Well, we sort of can’t.
The government’s laws cancelling social security payments for some accused of crimes turn a safety net into a weapon for punishing people.
The legal system can be complicated and many victims of sexual violence aren’t sure what to expect from it. Here’s how it works.
An overnight update to Counter-Strike 2 erased billions of dollars in valuable digital assets that players had accumulated. The law gives them almost no recourse.
A summit on the future of the European digital sector comes after a shift in how Brussels sees its role.
The University of Colorado Law School had never done a history of its Black students – until now.
Police handling of complaints against former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming raises difficult questions about leadership, process and accountability.
Instead of banning AI and ChatGPT, students in the law sector should be taught to use them responsibly.
The Supreme Court’s trade case isn’t just about tariffs. It’s about who sets economic policy in a democracy.
Stephen ‘Shorty’ Jamieson has been behind bars since 1988. Fresh research critically examines the confession that put him there.
Legal drugs mimic popular substances. But when one is banned, another quickly takes its place.
Grisham’s first foray into the murder mystery is light on clues but heavy on critique of the law.
Tighter federal borrowing limits may deepen inequities, especially for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Both the prosecutors and Patterson herself are continuing legal action, but for very different reasons. They could extend the case, or come to nothing at all.
Police across the country have been put on notice after the lead plaintiff in a class action has been awarded $93,000, with thousands more pay outs likely.
In a nation-leading reform, those convicted of homosexuality and cross-dressing crimes in the island state can receive up to $75,000 in redress.
New guidelines for minor cosmetic procedures have just kicked in, but laws remain inconsistent across Australia. This may not be such a bad thing.
In 2024, seven times more Americans were struck by lightning than were convicted of federal mortgage fraud.
If successful, Victoria will demonstrate to the nation that truth, justice, and Indigenous self-determination can finally move from rhetoric to reality.
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