2016 – Page 31 – World Justice News

European Court of Human Rights Rules: Information Denials May Breach Freedom Of Expression

November 17, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Public bodies that deny requests for information can in some cases be held in breach of individuals’ freedom of expression rights, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled. In its recent judgment the ECHR […]

US Navy Defends $600m Piracy Lawsuit

November 17, 2016 World Justice News 0

In July, the U.S. military was accused of unlawfully installing ‘pirated’ copies of 3D virtual reality software onto hundreds of thousands of computers. Facing billions in potential damages, the Navy has now returned fire, accepting […]

Philando Castile Death – Police Officer Charged

November 16, 2016 World Justice News 0

St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez faces three criminal charges for the killing of Philando Castile, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Wednesday. Choi said it was his conclusion that “use of deadly force by […]

Cuba pardons 787 inmates after Pope’s call for mercy

November 16, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Cuba has pardoned 787 prisoners in response to a call by Pope Francis to consider granting inmates amnesty. Those pardoned include female, young and sick prisoners but not those who have committed “extremely dangerous” crimes […]

Nick Yarris: ‘How I survived 22 years on death row’

November 16, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Nick Yarris spent more than two decades on death row in the US after he was wrongly convicted of rape and murder, before a DNA test eventually freed him. Nick Yarris has never had an […]

Norwegians unimpressed by ‘new’ police uniforms

November 16, 2016 zoshinuk 0

NORWAY – Norway’s police have moved to set right a misunderstanding after photographs showing officers in “new” uniforms were unfavourably compared to those worn by science fiction bad guys or street sweepers. Reaction from the […]

The RSPCA should be stripped of its powers to routinely prosecute animal welfare cases, according to MPs.

November 16, 2016 zoshinuk 0

The Commons environment committee said there was a “conflict of interest” between the charity’s power to prosecute and its role in investigating cases, campaigning and fundraising. But the RSPCA defended its work and said the […]

Navalny: Supreme court overturns conviction for fraud

November 16, 2016 zoshinuk 0

RUSSIA – Following the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Russia’s supreme court has overturned the conviction of anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny ordering “further investigation” and ruled that Mr Navalny’s rights had […]

Court orders halt to prison protests

November 15, 2016 zoshinuk 0

A High Court injunction was granted against the action of prison officers who have been ordered to end a 24-hour protest and return to work. Up to 10,000 prison officers in England and Wales stopped […]

Boy, 17, admits TalkTalk hacking offences

November 15, 2016 zoshinuk 0

A 17-year-old boy, appearing at Norwich Youth Court,has admitted hacking offences linked to a data breach at the communications firm TalkTalk, claiming he was “just showing off” to friends. The court heard he had used […]

Human Rights

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

September 22, 2026 0

A Rwandan man, who has been living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. Dr […]

Human Rights

UK MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

September 14, 2026 0

A cross-party group of MPs and peers has identified human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), arguing existing laws are ill-equipped to address the technology’s rapid growth. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) […]

Human Rights

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

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Year: 2016

European Court of Human Rights Rules: Information Denials May Breach Freedom Of Expression

US Navy Defends $600m Piracy Lawsuit

Philando Castile Death – Police Officer Charged

Cuba pardons 787 inmates after Pope’s call for mercy

Nick Yarris: ‘How I survived 22 years on death row’

Norwegians unimpressed by ‘new’ police uniforms

The RSPCA should be stripped of its powers to routinely prosecute animal welfare cases, according to MPs.

Navalny: Supreme court overturns conviction for fraud

Court orders halt to prison protests

Boy, 17, admits TalkTalk hacking offences