2018 – Page 24 – World Justice News

Landmark privilege win: appeal court rules against SFO (Serious Fraud Office) in ENRC case

September 5, 2018 zoshinuk 0

By Michael Cross The protective scope of professional privilege received an important boost today when an appeal ruled that in-house advice prepared prior to court proceedings is as protected by privilege as that given in the […]

Japan reparations not the answer, former ‘comfort woman’ says

September 5, 2018 zoshinuk 0

By Elizabeth Shim SEOUL, Sept. 4 (UPI) — Lack of progress on a fund set up in 2015 to assist former “comfort women” may be becoming too much to bear for victims who seek an official apology […]

Salisbury poisoning: Two Russians charged over Novichok attack, but UK cannot get them out of Russia

September 5, 2018 zoshinuk 0

By Martin Evans, crime correspondent and Danny Boyle Two Russians have been named as suspects and charged over the Salisbury poisonings, but British authorities are unable to get them out of Russia. Prosecutors say there is enough evidence to charge […]

Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh hearing rocked by ‘mob rule’

September 4, 2018 World Justice News 0

The confirmation hearing for US President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee has descended into “mob rule”, a Republican senator said. John Cornyn of Texas spoke out as Democrats demanded an adjournment and two dozen protesters […]

Jose Mourinho ‘gets suspended jail sentence’ for tax fraud

September 4, 2018 World Justice News 0

Manchester United manager José Mourinho has reached a deal with the Spanish state on a one-year suspended sentence in a long-running tax fraud case, Spain’s El Mundo newspaper reports. The Portuguese national was also fined […]

16-Year-Old Fined Under Russia’s ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law Files Appeal

September 3, 2018 zoshinuk 0

By Daria Litvinova MOSCOW (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The first Russian minor to be fined under a new law against so-called gay propaganda for posting pictures of shirtless men embracing has filed an appeal, his lawyer […]

UN court hears case over strategic Indian Ocean islands, which includes Diego Garcia

September 3, 2018 zoshinuk 0

By MIKE CORDER | Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Officials from the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius told United Nations judges Monday that former colonial power Britain strong-armed its leaders half a century […]

Sajid Javid threatens tech giants over online child sex abuse

September 3, 2018 zoshinuk 0

Home Secretary Sajid Javid has warned he will “not be afraid to take action” against tech giants if they do not help to tackle child sexual abuse online. Mr Javid said he was “demanding” companies […]

Hundreds escape Libya prison amid deadly clashes in Tripoli

September 2, 2018 World Justice News 0

Some 400 prisoners have escaped from a facility near the Libyan capital Tripoli amid deadly violence between militia groups in the city, police say. “The detainees were able to force open the doors and leave” […]

US Supreme Court Petitioned to Fix Repeat Infringer ‘DMCA Disarray’

September 1, 2018 World Justice News 0

Adult content producer Ventura Content has petitioned the court to clarify how and when the DMCA protects online services from piracy liability. According to Ventura, the lower courts have “given birth to a new monster,” […]

Human Rights

Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms

February 26, 2026 0

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The proposal was sent to parliament on Tuesday […]

Human Rights

Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians

February 22, 2026 0

Three Cameroonian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for their role in the killing of at least 21 civilians in the country’s troubled Anglophone region. The jail terms for the crimes, which took place six […]

Human Rights

Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of miners

February 8, 2026 0

A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay $27m (£20m) to each of the families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949 by the colonial administration in the south-east of the country. The […]

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Year: 2018

Landmark privilege win: appeal court rules against SFO (Serious Fraud Office) in ENRC case

Japan reparations not the answer, former ‘comfort woman’ says

Salisbury poisoning: Two Russians charged over Novichok attack, but UK cannot get them out of Russia

Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh hearing rocked by ‘mob rule’

Jose Mourinho ‘gets suspended jail sentence’ for tax fraud

16-Year-Old Fined Under Russia’s ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law Files Appeal

UN court hears case over strategic Indian Ocean islands, which includes Diego Garcia

Sajid Javid threatens tech giants over online child sex abuse

Hundreds escape Libya prison amid deadly clashes in Tripoli

US Supreme Court Petitioned to Fix Repeat Infringer ‘DMCA Disarray’