July 2018 – Page 2 – World Justice News

Kit Kat case: No break for Nestlé in trademark row

July 25, 2018 World Justice News 0

Even if it looks like a Kit Kat, it might not be. The European Court of Justice has thrown out an appeal by the chocolate bar’s maker, Nestlé, which argued that it owns the shape […]

‘Unhappy’ wife, 68, who wants to divorce her husband of 40 years is forced to stay married

July 25, 2018 zoshinuk 0

By RICHARD SPILLETT A woman who wants to divorce her husband of 40 years because she says their marriage is unhappy has lost a Supreme Court fight. Five Supreme Court justices have ruled that Tini Owens must […]

Woman abused by her stepfather from four to 17 wins right to compensation

July 24, 2018 zoshinuk 0

By KEILIGH BAKER Victims of crime who lived at the same address as their attacker will be entitled to compensation after a landmark Court of Appeal ruling. Senior judges said that the so-called ‘same-roof’ rule, which denied […]

UK snooping ‘unlawful for more than decade’

July 24, 2018 World Justice News 0

The system that allowed spy agency GCHQ access to vast amounts of personal data from telecoms companies was unlawful for more than a decade, a surveillance watchdog has ruled. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal said that […]

Toronto shooting: Deadly attack in Greektown district

July 23, 2018 World Justice News 0

Two people have been killed and 12 others wounded, one of them critically, by a gunman who opened fire on a busy avenue in Canada’s largest city. One of the dead was a young woman, […]

Islamic State ‘Beatles’ duo: UK ‘will not block death penalty’

July 23, 2018 World Justice News 0

The UK will not block use of the death penalty by the US in the case of two men who are accused of being Islamic State members, the home secretary says. In a letter to […]

Trump ‘secretly recorded discussing payment to Playboy model’

July 20, 2018 World Justice News 0

US President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen made recordings of his client discussing payments to a former Playboy model, US media report. The tapes were reportedly discovered during an FBI raid on Mr Cohen’s […]

Man guilty of murdering father-of-seven in ‘brutal’ axe attack

July 19, 2018 zoshinuk 0

A store worker has been convicted of murdering a father-of-seven with an axe before taking his body in a shopping trolley to a cemetery. Imran Muhammad, 31, had searched terms such as “how to kill […]

Decision in Dellen Millard murder trial in Toronto delayed until fall

July 19, 2018 zoshinuk 0

By Adam Carter A decision in Dellen Millard’s first-degree murder trial in the death of his father, Wayne Millard, in Toronto has been delayed until this fall. Ontario Superior Court Justice Maureen Forestell said Thursday morning she […]

Peru political turmoil: Supreme court president resigns over tapes scandal

July 19, 2018 zoshinuk 0

The president of Peru’s Supreme Court has resigned amid a widening corruption scandal that has rocked the country’s judicial system. Duberli Rodriguez’s resignation follows the release last week of audiotapes suggesting sentences could be bought […]

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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 […]

Human Rights

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

Human Rights

France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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Month: July 2018

Kit Kat case: No break for Nestlé in trademark row

‘Unhappy’ wife, 68, who wants to divorce her husband of 40 years is forced to stay married

Woman abused by her stepfather from four to 17 wins right to compensation

UK snooping ‘unlawful for more than decade’

Toronto shooting: Deadly attack in Greektown district

Islamic State ‘Beatles’ duo: UK ‘will not block death penalty’

Trump ‘secretly recorded discussing payment to Playboy model’

Man guilty of murdering father-of-seven in ‘brutal’ axe attack

Decision in Dellen Millard murder trial in Toronto delayed until fall

Peru political turmoil: Supreme court president resigns over tapes scandal