June 2019 – Page 4 – World Justice News

MI5’s use of personal data was ‘unlawful’, says watchdog

June 11, 2019 World Justice News 0

The security service MI5 has handled large amounts of personal data in an “undoubtedly unlawful” way, a watchdog has said. The Investigatory Powers Commissioner said information gathered under warrants was kept too long and not […]

Kim Dotcom Fighting U.S. Extradition in New Zealand Supreme Court

June 10, 2019 World Justice News 0

Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom and three of his former colleagues on Monday took their fight against being extradited to the U.S. to New Zealand’s top court. The Supreme Court began hearing arguments in the seven-year-old […]

Sally Challen: No fresh trial over husband murder

June 7, 2019 zoshinuk 0

An abused woman will not face a retrial for murdering her husband with a hammer after prosecutors accepted her manslaughter plea. Sally Challen, 65, was found guilty of murdering 61-year-old Richard in Surrey and jailed […]

Brexit: Boris Johnson £350m claim case thrown out by judges

June 7, 2019 World Justice News 0

The High Court has thrown out an attempt to prosecute Boris Johnson over claims he lied during the 2016 referendum campaign by saying the UK gave the EU £350m a week. The Tory leadership candidate […]

Australia’s biggest meth bust: Drugs found hidden inside speakers

June 7, 2019 World Justice News 0

Australian authorities say they have seized the nation’s largest-ever haul of methamphetamine, an illicit drug known locally as ice. The drugs, with an estimated street value of A$1.2bn (£660m; $840m), were found hidden inside stereo […]

Natalie McGarry: Former SNP MP jailed for embezzlement

June 6, 2019 World Justice News 0

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry has been jailed for 18 months for embezzling money from pro-independence groups. McGarry admitted embezzling more than £25,600 – including donations intended for a foodbank. This included £21,000 from Women […]

Niels Högel: German ex-nurse convicted of killing 85 patients

June 6, 2019 World Justice News 0

A former nurse has been convicted of murdering 85 patients at two hospitals in northern Germany and handed a life sentence. Judge Sebastian Buehrmann described Niels Högel’s killing spree as “incomprehensible”. Högel, who is already […]

Church leader charged with child rape

June 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

The leader of an international religious organisation is being held in the US on charges of human trafficking, child rape and other felonies. Naasón Joaquín García, who heads La Luz del Mundo (The Light of […]

Parkland school shooting: Florida officer arrested over inaction

June 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

An armed officer who stood outside a Florida school as a gunman killed 17 people has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including child neglect and perjury. Scot Peterson, a security guard at the Marjory […]

YouTube Ordered to Hand Over Identities of Manga Pirates

June 4, 2019 World Justice News 0

Publishing giant Shogakukan has obtained a DMCA subpoena compelling YouTube to hand over the personal details of several alleged manga pirates, including their names, addresses, IP logs, and financial information. However, significant details in the […]

Human Rights

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

September 22, 2026 0

A Rwandan man, who has been living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. Dr […]

Human Rights

UK MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

September 14, 2026 0

A cross-party group of MPs and peers has identified human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), arguing existing laws are ill-equipped to address the technology’s rapid growth. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) […]

Human Rights

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 […]

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Month: June 2019

MI5’s use of personal data was ‘unlawful’, says watchdog

Kim Dotcom Fighting U.S. Extradition in New Zealand Supreme Court

Sally Challen: No fresh trial over husband murder

Brexit: Boris Johnson £350m claim case thrown out by judges

Australia’s biggest meth bust: Drugs found hidden inside speakers

Natalie McGarry: Former SNP MP jailed for embezzlement

Niels Högel: German ex-nurse convicted of killing 85 patients

Church leader charged with child rape

Parkland school shooting: Florida officer arrested over inaction

YouTube Ordered to Hand Over Identities of Manga Pirates