February 2017 – World Justice News

Do not jail all paedophiles, says police chief

February 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

Paedophiles who view indecent images but go no further should not be jailed but rehabilitated, a leading child protection police officer has said. Police forces “cannot cope” with the “huge” rise in reports, Chief Constable […]

Florida Legislature at “open war” with state Supreme Court

February 28, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

The Republican-dominated Legislature’s tense relationship with the state Supreme Court is hanging over this year’s legislative session as lawmakers take up two bills to deal with the aftermath of court rulings that Republicans don’t like. […]

Woman married to British man for 27 years deported from Britain to Singapore

February 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

A woman who has been married to a British man for 27 years has been deported to Singapore. Irene Clennell was being held in a Scottish detention centre, but has now told the BBC she […]

Nearly 30 hurt as truck ploughs into parade crowd in New Orleans

February 26, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

A pickup truck has ploughed into a parade in New Orleans, leaving 28 injured. Initially it was reported that a dozen people were in a critical condition. But later reports suggested that none of the […]

Detroit Judge Throws Drunk Driver’s Mother Out of Court, Jails Her for Laughing at Victim’s Family

February 26, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

A Detroit judge threw the mother of a drunk driver being sentenced for killing a man out of her courtroom and into jail after she laughed at the victim’s family during a statement from the […]

Five teenagers arrested and charged with terror offences

February 24, 2017 World Justice News 0

Five teenagers have been charged with terror offences after their arrest in London, the Metropolitan Police said. The five males, aged between 15 and 19, were arrested on Monday after a “proactive” operation by the […]

Wife says bar killing of an Indian national was a “hate crime”

February 24, 2017 World Justice News 0

India has expressed shock after the fatal shooting of an Indian national in the US, amid reports that the attack may have been racially motivated. Srinivas Kuchibhotla died shortly after Wednesday’s attack at a bar […]

Son of Pele begins sentence for money laundering and drug trafficking

February 24, 2017 World Justice News 0

The son of Brazil’s footballing legend, Pele, has handed himself in to complete his sentence for money laundering and drug trafficking. Edinho, a former professional goalkeeper, was first arrested in 2005 over the charges, but […]

Dylann Roof drove to second black church, court docs say

February 23, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Because he had to leave his day job late, the pastor of a South Carolina church canceled his weekly Bible study class. That move may have averted a second round of deadly […]

Ildar Dadin: Russian activist jail term quashed

February 22, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

Ildar Dadin was jailed for taking part in repeated illegal street protests. Russia’s Supreme Court has ordered the release of opposition activist Ildar Dadin, who was the first person to be convicted under new laws […]

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

Month: February 2017

Do not jail all paedophiles, says police chief

Florida Legislature at “open war” with state Supreme Court

Woman married to British man for 27 years deported from Britain to Singapore

Nearly 30 hurt as truck ploughs into parade crowd in New Orleans

Detroit Judge Throws Drunk Driver’s Mother Out of Court, Jails Her for Laughing at Victim’s Family

Five teenagers arrested and charged with terror offences

Wife says bar killing of an Indian national was a “hate crime”

Son of Pele begins sentence for money laundering and drug trafficking

Dylann Roof drove to second black church, court docs say

Ildar Dadin: Russian activist jail term quashed