The Supreme Court’s neutering of the First Step Act
#FirstStepAct #SCOTUS #CriminalJustice #JudicialReform

https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/06/the-supreme-courts-neutering-of-the-first-step-act/

About freaking time: “Rep. Johnny Olszewski (D-Maryland) introduced the Reform of Bench Eligibility (ROBE) Act on Monday. The bill would institute 18-year tenures for Supreme Court justices, ensuring a regular rotation of new justices every two years or so and ending the lifetime appointments currently enjoyed by members of the bench.”

#Politics #USPolitics #SCOTUSIsCorrupt #SCOTUSReformNow #JudicialReform #JudicialTermLimits #SCOTUSTermLimits #ROBEAct

https://truthout.org/articles/house-democrat-introduces-bill-to-end-lifetime-supreme-court-tenures/

The Council of Europe urges Serbia to change judicial laws.

Serbia’s recent judicial reforms were rushed through without adequate public debate, a Council of Europe expert body warned on Friday, as it suggested revisions to some of the controversial aspects of the law.

Serbia’s parliament adopted the package of changes in late January which critics say give court presidents greater power over judges.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260424-the-council-of-europe-urges-serbia-to-change-judicial-laws?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Serbia #CouncilOfEurope #JudicialReform #Law #Legal

Bulgaria’s Controversial Acting Prosecutor General Resigns

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/04/22/bulgarias-controversial-acting-prosecutor-general-resigns/bi/

Moldova Takes Hard Steps to Build Trustworthy Judicial System

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/04/14/moldova-takes-hard-steps-to-build-trustworthy-judicial-system/bi/

Romania’s Push to Trim Judges’ Gold-Plated Pensions Sparks Backlash

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/02/25/romanias-push-to-trim-judges-gold-plated-pensions-sparks-backlash/

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to critics of her threats around judicial reform
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended her threat to withhold funding for judges if her government doesn't get more say on their appointment on Saturday, saying it's a negotiating tactic.

#politics #judicialreform #Alberta
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-responds-to-critics-of-her-threats-around-judicial-reform-9.7079541?cmp=rss

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to critics of her threats around judicial reform
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended her threat to withhold funding for judges if her government doesn't get more say on their appointment on Saturday, saying it's a negotiating tactic.

#politics #judicialreform #Alberta
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-responds-to-critics-of-her-threats-around-judicial-reform-9.7079541?cmp=rss

Albania’s judicial reform ten years on: Hope without justice.

In 2016, Albania launched a reform program aimed at strengthening its judiciary and making it a pillar in the fight against corruption.

The murder of a judge last October has reignited the debate about this reform.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260205-albanias-judicial-reform-ten-years-on-hope-without-justice?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Albania #Justice #Politics #JudicialReform #Corruption