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Akbayan party-list lawmakers, led by Rep. Chel Diokno, have filed House Bill 7305 to establish the Joint Congressional Commission on Justice System Reform (JUSTCOM) for a comprehensive review of the Philippines' justice system and to tackle chronic judicial issues. The measure targets problems such as case backlogs, prolonged pre-trial detention, and jail overcrowding. Diokno emphasized that reforms are essential to make justice faster and more equitable, especially for the poor.

30. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Colombia's Constitutional Court provisionally suspended Decree 1390 of December 22, 2025, which declared an Economic and Social Emergency. President Gustavo Petro criticized the decision as a rupture of the constitutional order and stated that the cost of the debt will not fall on the working class. The government plans to present new tax laws to address the deficit.

President William Ruto has reappointed key figures to boards of state corporations and universities, while Cabinet Secretaries announced new selection panels for science and innovation bodies. Chief Justice Martha Koome also designated special courts for drug-related cases. These appointments occur as the government prepares for privatization efforts and with less than a year until the next general election.

15. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Cases Inquiry will hear oral arguments from former President Jacob Zuma's lawyers on Friday about why Chairperson Justice Sisi Khampepe should step down. Zuma filed for her recusal late last year, arguing her past roles make her unsuitable to lead the commission. His claims include potential conflicts with former colleagues and allegations of improper conduct.

The Supreme Court has set aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court's order quashing 13 FIRs filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau against public servants. It directed the ACB to complete investigations within six months and barred further challenges on technical grounds.

7. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Court of Appeals has upheld a decision rejecting a petition by the four Yanson siblings to compel the Department of Justice to resolve their pending motions in a family dispute over control of their bus companies.