2018 – Page 16 – World Justice News

Canadian Music Group Proposes ‘Copyright Tax’ on Internet Use

October 6, 2018 World Justice News 0

In Canada, there have been ongoing discussions and proposals about new levies and fees to compensate creators for ‘missed revenue.’ There have been calls to levy a tax on mobile devices such as iPhones, for […]

Peru court reverses ex-president Alberto Fujimori’s pardon

October 4, 2018 World Justice News 0

A court in Peru has reversed a pardon granted to the country’s ex-president, Alberto Fujimori. Fujimori was pardoned in December on health grounds, nine years after being found guilty of having links to a death […]

Russia cyber-plots: US, UK and Netherlands allege hacking

October 4, 2018 World Justice News 0

Russian spies have been accused of involvement in a series of cyber-plots across the globe, leading the US to level charges against seven agents. The US justice department said targets included the global chemical weapons […]

Captured French gangster evaded police in burqa

October 4, 2018 World Justice News 0

France’s most-wanted fugitive Rédoine Faïd was tracked down by police through phone-taps and was discovered using a burqa as a disguise, prosecutors say. Faïd, 46, was detained on Wednesday in the town where he grew […]

India under fire as it deports Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar

October 4, 2018 World Justice News 0

India has deported seven Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar, despite last-minute appeals that doing so put them at risk. The men had been detained since 2012 for immigration violations. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court […]

Italian ‘Robin Hood’ banker sentenced over €1m pilfered for the poor

October 4, 2018 World Justice News 0

An Italian bank manager who robbed from the rich to give to the poor has narrowly escaped going to prison. Gilberto Baschiera was the bank manager in the small mountain town of Forni di Sopra, […]

South Carolina: Seven officers shot, suspect in custody

October 4, 2018 World Justice News 0

Seven US law enforcement officers have been shot, one of them fatally, in an incident in South Carolina, officials say. Police in the city of Florence had been responding to a call for help from […]

Manhunt for rapist Bradley Tout after court escape

October 4, 2018 World Justice News 0

A rapist who leapt from the dock and ran out of court moments after being convicted is being hunted by police. Jurors at Worcester Crown Court unanimously convicted Bradley Tout, 20, of an attack on […]

Brett Kavanaugh: Senate receives FBI inquiry report

October 4, 2018 World Justice News 0

The US Senate has received an FBI report on its inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. Its conclusions will not be made public, but senators will […]

Trump taxes: New York authorities examine president’s tax affairs

October 3, 2018 World Justice News 0

The New York State Tax Department has confirmed it is investigating claims by the New York Times that President Trump helped his parents dodge millions of dollars in taxes. The paper has alleged that the […]

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 […]

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Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2018

Canadian Music Group Proposes ‘Copyright Tax’ on Internet Use

Peru court reverses ex-president Alberto Fujimori’s pardon

Russia cyber-plots: US, UK and Netherlands allege hacking

Captured French gangster evaded police in burqa

India under fire as it deports Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar

Italian ‘Robin Hood’ banker sentenced over €1m pilfered for the poor

South Carolina: Seven officers shot, suspect in custody

Manhunt for rapist Bradley Tout after court escape

Brett Kavanaugh: Senate receives FBI inquiry report

Trump taxes: New York authorities examine president’s tax affairs