High Court

UK SFO and Dechert could Pay Millions of pounds to ENRC due to Mistakes and Collusion - Court Decision

The UK's anti-fraud watchdog (SFO), which allegedly colluded with law firm Dechert, could potentially pay millions of pounds to mining corporation Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC) following a High Court ruling. This was reported by the Financial Times.

Serbian Police Raided a Bulgarian Cultural Center and Seized Bulgarian Books

A group of civilian policemen and inspectors from the municipality of Surdulica searched the premises of the Cultural and Information Center "Bosilegrad" on the Day of the Western Outlands - November 8. The action is by order of the High Court from the city of Vranje. After the search, 23 books of the Bulgarian writer, poet and diplomat Edvin Sugarev were temporarily taken, BTA reports.

Romania Moves to Lift Ban on Courts Using Secret Service Wiretappings

Political analysts have criticised moves in Romania to make wiretappings carried out by the secret services usable once again as evidence in corruption cases.

The moves comes as Romania is to receive billions of euros from the EU funds, which are seen as likely to boost the temptation of corruption and embezzlement.

Tate’s neighbors win privacy appeal

Owners of luxury flats in London on Wednesday won a legal battle to force the adjacent Tate Modern gallery to stop visitors peeping into their homes from a public viewing platform.

The Supreme Court announced that by a majority of three to two judges had agreed their appeal due to "intense visual intrusion," after they lost at earlier hearings.

Justice minister criticizes court ruling in high-profile femicide case

Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ has joined the public anger by criticizing the "unjust provocation discount" a court has given in the case of Cemal Metin Avcı, the murderer of university student Pınar Gültekin.

Speaking at a conference on the law on June 23, Bozdağ highlighted that the issue of "unjust provocation discount" should be discussed.

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