FACTBOX - India's struggles with high rape cases, low conviction rates
Despite tougher sentences introduced after a 2012 gang-rape case, campaigners argue little has changed in the criminal justice system.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Two doctors among five people charged in 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death
The defendants, including the "Ketamine Queen," were part of a criminal network that distributed the drug to Matthew Perry and others.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Palestine demands ICC arrest warrant for Israel's Smotrich over call to starve Gazans to death
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said letting two million people in Gaza die from hunger might be "justified and moral."
Thu Aug 08 2024
Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child
M. Thinesh pleaded not guilty to a charge of using criminal force against an autistic boy at a childcare centre.
Wed Jul 24 2024
WhatsApp, Telegram operators must be more responsible in addressing online misconduct - Fahmi
Operators of Telegram and WhatsApp need to be more responsible in ensuring that no criminal misconduct is committed on the platforms.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Dozens of filings flood ICC's Israel-Hamas case, causing delays
More than 60 governments and other parties will be allowed to file arguments to the International Criminal Court.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalising
Thailand will work towards legislating marijuana for medical use, signalling a U-turn on plans to re-criminalise the plant.
Tue Jul 23 2024
KK Mart founder, wife freed of criminal charges over 'Allah socks' issue, company and supplier fined RM60,000 each
The two companies were given three days to pay the fine.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Ukraine's top prosecutor wants ICC to prosecute Kyiv hospital attack
Ukraine's top prosecutor has called for the International Criminal Court to prosecute Russia over a missile strike on a children's hospital.
Fri Jul 12 2024
AWANI Tonight: Boeing to plead guilty in probe of fatal 737 Max crashes
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to criminal fraud, following a US investigation that found the company violated a reform agreement after two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max planes.
Mon Jul 08 2024
The Future Is Female: Prison Service — Advancing Welfare in Prisons
How does the incarceration of women affect their families, particularly children? Is there support available for them? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, former Deputy Commissioner of the Malaysian Prisons Department, about how women in prison service can make for a more just and humane criminal justice system.
Sun Jul 07 2024
ICC prosecutor opted for warrants over visit to Gaza
ICC mission planned for Gaza, Ramallah, Jerusalem was called off.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment
As Malaysia continues to grapple with the complexities of criminal justice reform, the integration of parolees and former inmates into the workforce remains a critical issue. Is the path from prison to gainful employment paved with enough support or are there gaps that need urgent addressing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, Former Deputy Commissioner of the Prisons Department and Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, criminologist at UKM’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Wed Jul 03 2024
WikiLeaks' Assange set to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge
Assange agreed to plead guilty to a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defence documents.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Ex-director admits lots of criminality, forgery in SRC management
Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said SRC ex-CEO Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, now at large, lied to the board about repatriating SRC funds from overseas.
Mon Jun 24 2024