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Australia ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Imprisonment of Hong Kong Journalists
Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam have been convicted over 11 articles they wrote, which the CCP regime found to be ’seditious.’
Victoria Drops Plan to Raise the Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14
Police and community groups have responded differently to the move.
Political Fallout Hits After Trump Guilty Verdict; Trump Announces Appeal
The smoke is beginning to clear after former President Donald Trump’s guilty verdict.
Judge Ordered Jan. 6 Defendant’s Computer Monitored for ‘Disinformation’—Appeals Court Overturns
U.S. Court of Appeals mandate sends the case back to district court. Defense attorney says the ruling prevents the judge from acting as the ‘Ministry of Truth.’
Record Numbers of People Being Held on Remand in NSW
While overall prisoner numbers are falling, the number of people being held awaiting trial has skyrocketed.
NZ Scraps 30 Percent Prisoner Reduction Target and ‘Cultural Reporting’ Requirements
The coalition government has decided not to set new targets to reduce the number of people in jails, and to end cultural reports as part of sentencing.
