December 2019 – Page 4 – World Justice News

Albania earthquake: Arrests over deaths in collapsed buildings

December 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

Nine people have been arrested in Albania on suspicion of murder and abuse of power over the collapse of buildings in last month’s earthquake. Two of those arrested on murder charges owned hotels that collapsed […]

Man shot in Hull street by armed police

December 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

A man is in a critical condition after being shot in the street by police. Officers were called to reports of a man “believed to be in possession of a firearm” in Hessle Road in […]

US governor issues 428 pardons during final days in office

December 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin issued 428 pardons in his final days in office, a list that includes multiple violent offenders. The Republican pardoned a convicted child rapist as well as a convicted murderer whose […]

New Kentucky governor restores voting rights to ex-felons

December 13, 2019 World Justice News 0

The newly elected governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear has restored the right to vote to up to 140,000 people with non-violent felony convictions – a move praised by rights groups. The Democratic governor’s executive order […]

Harvey Weinstein ‘reaches tentative $25m deal with accusers’

December 13, 2019 World Justice News 0

Film mogul Harvey Weinstein has reached a tentative $25m (£19m) settlement with dozens of women who have accused him of sexual misconduct, lawyers have said. About 30 actresses and ex-employees would share the payout in […]

Clara Ponsati: Spanish PM to be called as witness

December 13, 2019 World Justice News 0

The prime minister and former prime minister of Spain will be called to give evidence in the case of an academic facing extradition to Spain. Clara Ponsati faces a charge of sedition over her role […]

Citizenship Amendment Bill: Two dead as violence intensifies in India

December 13, 2019 World Justice News 0

At least two people have died in clashes with Indian police in the north-eastern state of Assam, officials said. Police said the two had been caught in crossfire in the city of Guwahati where thousands […]

Sierra Leone’s ban on pregnant pupils ‘unlawful’

December 13, 2019 World Justice News 0

An African regional court has ruled that a decision by the government of Sierra Leone to ban pregnant girls from school was unlawful and must be revoked immediately. The decision by a court for countries […]

Miss Ukraine 2018 Files Discrimination Suit Against Miss World Pageant

December 12, 2019 Kate Adan 0

Four days after she was crowned Miss Ukraine 2018, Veronika Didusenko was stripped of her title. Ms. Didusenko is suing claiming discrimination. Ms. Didusenko’s attorney, Ravi Naik, an esteemed and honoured international human rights lawyer […]

Post Office settles IT ‘fraud’ case for £58m

December 11, 2019 World Justice News 0

The Post Office is to pay almost £58m to settle a long-running dispute with sub-postmasters and postmistresses. It brings an end to a mammoth series of court cases over the IT system used to manage […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

Human Rights

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]

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Month: December 2019

Albania earthquake: Arrests over deaths in collapsed buildings

Man shot in Hull street by armed police

US governor issues 428 pardons during final days in office

New Kentucky governor restores voting rights to ex-felons

Harvey Weinstein ‘reaches tentative $25m deal with accusers’

Clara Ponsati: Spanish PM to be called as witness

Citizenship Amendment Bill: Two dead as violence intensifies in India

Sierra Leone’s ban on pregnant pupils ‘unlawful’

Miss Ukraine 2018 Files Discrimination Suit Against Miss World Pageant

Post Office settles IT ‘fraud’ case for £58m