(IN BRIEF) A major review involving research from the University of Liverpool has revealed significant failings in child imprisonment reforms in England over the past 25 years. Titled Why Child Imprisonment is Beyond Reform: A Review of the Evidence, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Child Imprisonment Reforms, England, Professor Barry Goldson, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) Romanian and Moldovan authorities, supported by Eurojust and Europol, have dismantled an organized crime group responsible for defrauding over 150 victims through a fake investment scheme since 2022. The scam, which used false advertisements and fake investment platforms, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Management, Moldova, Netherlands, News, Romania, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Eurojust, EUROPOL, financial scam, investment, Moldovan, Romanian
(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Exeter recommends that children’s views be considered in parental separation cases to create sustainable child arrangements, reduce court backlogs, and lower financial and emotional costs. The study advocates for family consultation in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Anne Barlow, Children's Right, Jan Ewing, niversity of Exeter, Parental Separation, society
(IN BRIEF) Barco’s permit for a 4.5MW wind turbine at its Kortrijk site was annulled by the Council for Permit Disputes, which cited a need for more thorough examination and justification by the Flemish Government. Despite the setback, Barco is … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Law, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Barco, Belgium, Kurt Verheggen, Minister Demir, Permit, wind turbine
(IN BRIEF) Gasum, a leading Nordic energy company, has ceased all LNG purchases from Russia following the EU’s 14th sanctions package, which prohibits the import of Russian LNG through EU terminals not connected to the EU gas network. Effective from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Politics, Russia
Tagged EU Sanctions, Gasum, LNG Purchases, partnership, RUSSIA, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp’s global Legal team received a ‘Highly Commended’ recognition at The Lawyer Awards 2024 for ‘In-house Commerce and Industry Team of the Year,’ securing second place behind BAE Systems. This honor reflects the team’s ability to manage … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Law, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, leadership, Lee Young, Legal Team, Lightsource BP, The Lawyer Awards 2024
(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament has achieved a significant milestone by approving the first reading of extensive reforms to EU pharmaceutical legislation aimed at fostering innovation and ensuring equitable access to medicines. While commending the progress, the European Society of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Healthcare, Industrial, Law, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged ESC, European Parliament, Pharmaceutical Legislation Reform, Professor Piotr Szymański
(IN BRIEF) Ms. Eszter Mária Köpf, a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in international and European legal affairs, has been appointed as the new National Member for Hungary at Eurojust, succeeding Mr. László Venczl. With a background in prosecuting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Politics
Tagged appointment, Eurojust, Hungary, leadership, Mr. László Venczl, Ms. Eszter Mária Köpf, National Member
(IN BRIEF) Eurojust recently hosted a landmark symposium in collaboration with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, focusing on bolstering the rights and support systems for victims of crime across Europe. The symposium emphasized the need … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Belgium, Crime Victims, Eurojust, Europe, European Union, Mr Paul Van Tigchelt, Ms Hilde Vandevoorde, partnership, protection, symposium
(IN BRIEF) JT Group Limited has emerged as the first Channel Partner to offer Vodafone’s Scam Signal, a groundbreaking service designed to fortify fraud defenses for financial institutions. Developed by Vodafone Carrier Services, Scam Signal aims to combat impersonation scams, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Fanan Henriques, financial fraud, JT Group, partnership, Peter Stok, Scam Signal, Scott Taylor, SECURITY, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Anglo American acknowledges the High Court of South Africa’s recent decision to grant claimants the right to appeal against the dismissal of their class action application regarding lead pollution in Kabwe, Zambia. Despite the prior dismissal due to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Anglo American, Appeal Decision, Kabwe, Lead Pollution Case
(IN BRIEF) St Chads Health Centre in Kirkby collaborates with final year law students from the University of Liverpool to offer free ‘work and welfare’ advice sessions to local residents. These sessions, held twice weekly, provide guidance on welfare benefits, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eurojust has facilitated the collaborative efforts of Swedish and Spanish authorities leading to the arrest of four individuals implicated in the wholesale and transportation of cannabis and other illegal substances. The operation, centered around a main suspect allegedly … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Sweden
Tagged Cannabis Trafficking Case, Cross-Border Arrests, Eurojust, partnership, Spain, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Italian and Bulgarian authorities, with the support of Eurojust, have apprehended 22 individuals associated with an organized crime group (OCG) involved in human trafficking. The OCG exploited numerous female victims, coercing them into prostitution through deceptive promises of … Read the full press release
Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Government, Industrial, Italy, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Bulgaria, Eurojust, Human Trafficking Ring, Italy, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Ms Kolbrún Benediktsdóttir has commenced her tenure as the first Liaison Prosecutor for Iceland at Eurojust, marking a significant step in legal cooperation between Iceland and the European Union. With her appointment, Iceland joins eleven other countries with … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eurojust and eu-LISA are intensifying their collaboration to bolster the digitalization of judicial cooperation throughout the European Union, as emphasized during a visit by eu-LISA Executive Director Ms Agnès Diallo to The Hague. Discussions centered on fostering closer … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Digital Judicial Cooperation, EU, eu-LISA, Eurojust, Mr Ladislav Hamran, Ms Agnès Diallo, partnership
(IN BRIEF) In a coordinated effort led by Eurojust and Europol, authorities in Belgium and Hungary have made significant strides in combatting human trafficking by dismantling an organised crime group involved in the sexual exploitation of women. Eight suspects were … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Belgium, Dismantle Trafficking Ring, Eurojust, EUROPOL, Exploiting Women, human trafficking, Hungary, partnership
(IN BRIEF) A new report by Corporate Europe Observatory sheds light on a concerning collaboration between EU leaders and major chemical corporations, set to discuss a “European Industrial Deal” in Antwerp. Despite alarming levels of chemical exposure and biodiversity collapse, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Politics
Tagged Alexander De Croo, biodiversity, Chemical Pollution Crisis, Corporate Europe Observatory, EU Leaders, partnership, sustainability, Ursula von der Leyen, Vicky Cann
(IN BRIEF) Trade unions and civil society organizations are rallying behind Members of European Parliament (MEPs) in their call to revoke Amazon lobbyists’ access to the European Parliament following the tech giant’s repeated refusal to engage with parliamentary committees regarding … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, News, Non Profit, Politics, Retail
Tagged Amazon, ban, Bram Vranken, Corporate Europe Observatory, European Parliament, lobbyists, Margarida Silva, Max Bank, Oliver Roethig, Roberta Metsola
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has released the third edition of its Human Rights Briefing Paper as part of its dedication to prioritizing sustainability in its strategy. The paper outlines the company’s commitments to internationally recognized human rights and reference texts, such … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, News
Tagged Aurélien Hamelle, Briefing Paper, human rights, sustainability, TotalEnergies, transparency
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