September 2017 – Page 2 – World Justice News

Man guilty of willfully obstructing police for failing to hand over phone passwords and PIN code

September 26, 2017 World Justice News 0

A UK court has reaffirmed the power for state agents to use sweeping counterterrorism legislation to require travelers hand over the passwords for their digital devices for their contents to be searched at borders. A […]

Hong Kong court issues landmark ruling in same-sex partner’s visa appeal

September 26, 2017 zoshinuk 0

By Euan McKirdy, CNN, CNN’s Sol Han and Maggie Wong contributed reporting Hong Kong (CNN)A Hong Kong court has ruled that the same-sex partner of a British expatriate has the right to live in the […]

Teen who allegedly killed mom’s ex-boyfriend to stop beating won’t be indicted

September 26, 2017 zoshinuk 0

by Tribune Media Wire NEW YORK — A grand jury declined to indict a New York City teen accused in the choking death of his mother’s abusive ex-boyfriend, court officials said Monday. Luis Moux, 18, […]

Pakistan’s ex-PM Sharif appears before anti-corruption court, set to be indicted

September 26, 2017 zoshinuk 0

By Drazen Jorgic ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appeared before an anti-corruption court on Tuesday, kicking off trial proceedings that he says are biased and which threaten to dent his party’s […]

Man caught with kilo of gold hidden in rectum at Sri Lanka airport

September 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man has been arrested by Sri Lankan customs authorities after being spotted attempting to smuggle, with “difficulty”, close to a kilo of gold hidden in his rectum. The 45-year-old India-bound passenger was seen behaving […]

Testimony set to begin in Bradenton double-murder trial

September 25, 2017 zoshinuk 0

By Jessica De Leon Bradenton- testimony is set to begin Monday in the trial one of two men still facing charges in the 2015 fatal shooting of a Bradenton couple during a home invasion. Just […]

Surgeon attacked in ‘hate crime’

September 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

A doctor has been stabbed in the back of the neck on his way to a mosque in Greater Manchester, in a suspected hate crime. Consultant surgeon Dr Nasser Kurdy was attacked outside the Altrincham […]

Acid attack suspect, 15, released on bail

September 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

A 15-year-old boy has been released on bail following an acid attack in east London that left six people injured. Six people were injured in what police described as an “altercation” between two groups of […]

‘Extraordinarily brave’ usher halts church shooting by masked gunman

September 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

A masked gunman was stopped mid-attack by an “extraordinarily brave” church usher after killing one person near Nashville, Tennessee. The suspect shot and injured himself during a struggle with 22-year-old Robert Caleb Engle, who was […]

As the Travel Ban expires Trump sets new restrictions

September 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

Citizens of more than half a dozen countries will face new restrictions on entry to the U.S. under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump on Sunday that will replace his expiring travel ban. “As […]

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: September 2017

Man guilty of willfully obstructing police for failing to hand over phone passwords and PIN code

Hong Kong court issues landmark ruling in same-sex partner’s visa appeal

Teen who allegedly killed mom’s ex-boyfriend to stop beating won’t be indicted

Pakistan’s ex-PM Sharif appears before anti-corruption court, set to be indicted

Man caught with kilo of gold hidden in rectum at Sri Lanka airport

Testimony set to begin in Bradenton double-murder trial

Surgeon attacked in ‘hate crime’

Acid attack suspect, 15, released on bail

‘Extraordinarily brave’ usher halts church shooting by masked gunman

As the Travel Ban expires Trump sets new restrictions