March 2017 – World Justice News

Paraguay congress set on fire by protesters

March 31, 2017 World Justice News 0

Demonstrators in Paraguay have set fire to the country’s Congress amid violent protests against a bill that would let the president seek re-election. Protesters stormed the legislature, breaking windows and fences. The country’s 1992 constitution, […]

Fan guilty of trying to punch Crystal Palace bald eagle

March 31, 2017 World Justice News 0

A football fan has been found guilty of trying to punch Kayla, Crystal Palace’s bald eagle mascot, before the kick off of Crystal Palace’s 4-1 League Cup Victory over Charlton Athletic on September 23, 2015. […]

Man charged over mother and son killing

March 31, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man has been charged with the murder of a mother and her 13-year-old son who were stabbed to death at their home. Tracey Wilkinson and her son Pierce were killed in the attack in […]

India state approves life term for killing cows

March 31, 2017 World Justice News 0

The western Indian state of Gujarat has passed a law making the slaughter of cows punishable with life imprisonment. Under an amendment to the state’s Animal Preservation Act, those found guilty of transporting beef will […]

Parents Must Identify Pirate Kids Or Pay Their Fines

March 31, 2017 World Justice News 0

If parents are aware that their children have committed copyright infringement they must identify them to the court if required to do so, or pay their fines. That was the ruling of Germany’s Federal Court […]

Fifa passes further evidence to Swiss and United States authorities

March 31, 2017 World Justice News 0

Football’s governing body Fifa has passed on further evidence to Swiss and United States authorities as it completed its internal investigation into alleged corruption. It has been co-operating with law enforcement since May 2015 when […]

‘The pain never goes away’: Prom night killer sentenced

March 31, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

Kodey Carisse’s last memories of her brother, Brandon Volpi, are of him laughing and smiling in his prom night photos. Now, there is just an emptiness that comes with the sorrow of a life taken […]

Allan Griffin trial – Verdict of guilty offers some closure to years long trial

March 30, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

It was a long, difficult path to justice for two Cochrane families mired in a disturbing sexual assault case that spanned years. But on Wednesday, they finally received the justice they had been waiting for […]

Mark Duggan’s family lose inquest appeal

March 29, 2017 zoshinuk 0

The family of Mark Duggan, whose death sparked riots around England, have lost a legal challenge against the conclusion his death was lawful. Jurors concluded the 29-year-old was lawfully killed by a police marksman in […]

UK triggers Article 50 process of leaving EU

March 29, 2017 World Justice News 0

The UK is officially on its way out of the European Union after 44 years. Prime Minister Theresa May has triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty starting a two year countdown to the UK’s […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

Human Rights

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]

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Month: March 2017

Paraguay congress set on fire by protesters

Fan guilty of trying to punch Crystal Palace bald eagle

Man charged over mother and son killing

India state approves life term for killing cows

Parents Must Identify Pirate Kids Or Pay Their Fines

Fifa passes further evidence to Swiss and United States authorities

‘The pain never goes away’: Prom night killer sentenced

Allan Griffin trial – Verdict of guilty offers some closure to years long trial

Mark Duggan’s family lose inquest appeal

UK triggers Article 50 process of leaving EU