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Lebanon's parliament voted on February 25 to abolish the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment with hard labor, making it the first Middle Eastern country to do so. The move was hailed as historic by the justice minister and human rights groups, though it remains unclear how the new penalty will be implemented.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at age 47 after a three-year coma. She was beloved for her charity work and judicial reforms, especially the Kamlangjai campaign for female prisoners. Her death was announced by the Royal Office on June 13.
In Belgium and across Europe, prison overcrowding has reached alarming levels, with thousands of inmates sleeping on floor mattresses, lacking medical care, and facing rising violence. The crisis, fueled by post-pandemic surges and tough-on-crime policies, is prompting extreme measures, including discussions about renting cells from other countries. Critics warn that harsh conditions perpetuate recidivism and call for greater focus on rehabilitation.
On March 24, Pakistan Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa called for stronger judicial cooperation globally to address cross-border issues. He offered to share Pakistan's experience in commercial disputes, anti-corruption, and IP protection while seeking to learn from advanced models, including IT adoption. The appeal aligns with Pakistan's ongoing judicial reforms for transparency and independence.
