2016 – Page 12 – World Justice News

Far-right group National Action to be banned under terror laws

December 12, 2016 zoshinuk 0

A British neo-Nazi movement is to become the first far-right group to be banned under terrorism laws in the UK. Home Secretary Amber Rudd said National Action was “a racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic organisation”. An […]

UN Security Council discusses North Korea’s human rights

December 12, 2016 zoshinuk 0

BY LEE SANG-RYEOL, SARAH KIM [kim.sarah@joongang.co.kr] The United Nations Security Council on Friday discussed human rights violations in North Korea for the third year in a row – despite attempts by China to keep it […]

Life Sentence For Stefano Brizzi Who Dissolved Policeman In Acid Bath

December 12, 2016 World Justice News 0

A man who strangled a Metropolitan Police officer before trying to dissolve his body in an acid-filled bath has been jailed for life. Stefano Brizzi, from south London, admitted dismembering PC Gordon Semple, 59, while high […]

Ex-Philly Congressman Chaka Fattah faces sentencing today

December 12, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

PHILADELPHIA >> A Philadelphia Democrat who spent two decades in Congress could spend that long in prison if federal prosecutors get their way at his sentencing Monday. Former Rep. Chaka Fattah, 60, was convicted of […]

Scottish FA under mounting pressure to launch sex abuse inquiry

December 12, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

The chief executive of the Scottish Football Association will meet police today as he faces mounting pressure to launch an investigation into historical sexual abuse in the sport. Stewart Regan has been urged to follow […]

Cardell Hayes guilty in ex-Saint’s death

December 12, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

NEW ORLEANS — The man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints defensive leader Will Smith was convicted of manslaughter Sunday night, ending a weeklong trial in which the defendant insisted he only fired because […]

Supreme Court Brexit appeal: Judges ‘heading for split 7-4 decision’ in narrow win for Remain campaigners

December 10, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Government advisers believe there will be a split decision over the Supreme Court’s Article 50 ruling, with judges voting 7 to 4 in favour of giving a Parliament a veto on when Britain leaves the […]

Cardell Hayes-Will Smith trial: 5 things learned Friday

December 10, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Testimony in the trial of Cardell Hayes for the fatal shooting of Will Smith continued Friday (Dec. 9), with prosecutors resting their case and the defense starting theirs. Here are five things learned from the […]

Murdered doctor had ‘reasonable grounds’ to fear husband would harm her, court records show

December 10, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

WINDSOR – Just two years into Elana Fric-Shamji’s marriage, the popular Toronto doctor’s husband — now accused of her murder — was charged with threatening and assaulting her, court records show. The documents obtained by […]

98 Clubs Now Involved In The Inquiry Into Child Abuse In Football

December 9, 2016 World Justice News 0

There are now 83 potential suspects and 98 clubs involved in the inquiry into child abuse in football, police chiefs have said. The investigations span all tiers of football, “from premier clubs through to amateur”, […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2016

Far-right group National Action to be banned under terror laws

UN Security Council discusses North Korea’s human rights

Life Sentence For Stefano Brizzi Who Dissolved Policeman In Acid Bath

Ex-Philly Congressman Chaka Fattah faces sentencing today

Scottish FA under mounting pressure to launch sex abuse inquiry

Cardell Hayes guilty in ex-Saint’s death

Supreme Court Brexit appeal: Judges ‘heading for split 7-4 decision’ in narrow win for Remain campaigners

Cardell Hayes-Will Smith trial: 5 things learned Friday

Murdered doctor had ‘reasonable grounds’ to fear husband would harm her, court records show

98 Clubs Now Involved In The Inquiry Into Child Abuse In Football