February 2018 – Page 7 – World Justice News

Graduate loses bid to sue Oxford over 2:1 degree

February 7, 2018 World Justice News 0

A graduate who sued Oxford University over his failure to get a top degree has had his claim dismissed by the High Court. Faiz Siddiqui claimed “inadequate teaching” contributed to his low mark in a […]

Jailed Streaming Site Operator Hit With Fresh $3m Damages Lawsuit

February 7, 2018 World Justice News 0

Following a landmark trial last May, a founder of streaming site Swefilmer was jailed for an unprecedented three years, longer than any defendant even in the Pirate Bay case. With an appeal hearing just weeks […]

California judge sides with baker in ‘gay cake’ row

February 7, 2018 World Justice News 0

A California baker can refuse service to same-sex couples over her religious objections and right to free speech, a Superior Court judge has ruled. A bakery owner’s lawyers argued that making the cakes violates her […]

Brexit: Britons’ citizenship case to be taken to European court

February 7, 2018 World Justice News 0

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) is to be questioned on whether British people have rights to EU citizenship after Brexit. A Dutch judge has agreed to take the issue to the court following a […]

John Worboys: Victims can challenge release decision

February 7, 2018 World Justice News 0

“Black cab rapist” John Worboys faced one of his victims in court as an appeal to challenge his release was granted. Worboys, who was jailed for drugging and sexually assaulting passengers, was due to be […]

James Bulger killer Jon Venables jailed over indecent images

February 7, 2018 World Justice News 0

Jon Venables, one of the killers of toddler James Bulger, has been jailed for having indecent images of children for the second time. He pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children […]

‘VIP paedophile ring’ accuser charged over child abuse images

February 6, 2018 World Justice News 0

A man who alleged he was the victim of a VIP child abuse ring faces multiple charges relating to the possession of indecent images of children. The man, known as Nick, claimed a paedophile ring […]

Indianapolis Colts’ Edwin Jackson ‘killed by illegal immigrant’

February 6, 2018 World Justice News 0

An NFL star’s death by an alleged drunk-driver has sparked a political row after it emerged the suspect was in the US illegally. Indiana police say the driver who killed NFL player Edwin Jackson was […]

Tesco fraud trial abandoned after defendant’s heart attack

February 6, 2018 World Justice News 0

The trial of three former Tesco executives charged with fraud and false accounting has been abandoned. Chris Bush, Tesco’s former UK boss, John Scouler, Tesco’s former commercial food director and Carl Rogberg, its former UK […]

Powerball winner sues for anonymity over $560m jackpot

February 6, 2018 World Justice News 0

The winner of a $560 million (£400m) Powerball jackpot last month is suing state lottery officials in a bid to protect her anonymity. The New Hampshire woman filed a civil complaint as Jane Doe, after […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]

Human Rights

Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules

March 19, 2026 0

A judge in Poland has ruled that Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin can be extradited to Ukraine, although his defence says he will appeal. Butyagin is being held in a Warsaw prison for allegedly conducting illegal […]

Human Rights

Istanbul’s ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

March 9, 2026 0

The former mayor of Istanbul is due to become the central defendant in a mass corruption trial that his opposition party and rights groups say is politically motivated. Ekrem Imamoglu, 55, faces more than 140 charges […]

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Month: February 2018

Graduate loses bid to sue Oxford over 2:1 degree

Jailed Streaming Site Operator Hit With Fresh $3m Damages Lawsuit

California judge sides with baker in ‘gay cake’ row

Brexit: Britons’ citizenship case to be taken to European court

John Worboys: Victims can challenge release decision

James Bulger killer Jon Venables jailed over indecent images

‘VIP paedophile ring’ accuser charged over child abuse images

Indianapolis Colts’ Edwin Jackson ‘killed by illegal immigrant’

Tesco fraud trial abandoned after defendant’s heart attack

Powerball winner sues for anonymity over $560m jackpot