2019 – Page 17 – World Justice News

Trump-Ukraine inquiry: Democrats demand documents from White House

October 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

US Democratic lawmakers have demanded documents from the White House as part of their impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The documents relate to a call between Mr Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on […]

Harry Dunn crash: US diplomat’s wife leaves UK amid police probe

October 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

The wife of an American diplomat has left the UK after being made a suspect in an investigation into a fatal crash. Harry Dunn, 19, of Charlton, Banbury, was killed when his motorbike crashed with […]

Prince Harry sues Sun and Mirror’s owners in phone-hacking claim

October 4, 2019 World Justice News 0

The Duke of Sussex has begun legal action against the owners of the Sun, the defunct News of the World, and the Daily Mirror, in relation to alleged phone-hacking. Documents have been filed on behalf […]

Abortion: Northern Ireland law ‘breaches human rights’

October 3, 2019 World Justice News 0

Northern Ireland’s abortion law breaches the UK’s human rights commitments, the High Court ruled. The case was taken in Belfast by Sarah Ewart, who challenged the law after she was denied a termination. The judge […]

Amber Guyger: Amazing scenes in court of forgiveness after ex-cop sentenced for murder

October 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

A US former police officer who shot dead her neighbour has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for murder. Amber Guyger, 31, argued she killed Botham Jean, 26, after mistakenly thinking she was in […]

Family of Indian royals wins £35m court battle against Pakistan

October 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

A London court has ruled that £35m ($42m) held in a UK bank account must go to the descendants of an Indian royal, and not to Pakistan. The dispute began in 1948 when the last […]

Israel PM Netanyahu faces final hearings in corruption cases

October 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a series of final hearings before a decision is made on whether to charge him with corruption. His lawyers will try to persuade the attorney-general not to proceed […]

US hospitals turn away patients as ransomware strikes

October 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

Three US hospitals have been forced to temporarily close their doors to “all but the most critical new patients” following a ransomware outbreak. “A criminal is limiting our ability to use our computer systems in […]

Georgia abortion ban: Federal judge temporarily blocks bill

October 1, 2019 World Justice News 0

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked a strict new abortion bill in the state of Georgia that would have banned terminations as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The bill, signed in May by […]

Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges

October 1, 2019 World Justice News 0

A Moroccan journalist has been sentenced to a year in prison for premarital sex and having an abortion, in a case activists say is part of a crackdown on critical reporters. Hajar Raissouni was arrested […]

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 […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2019

Trump-Ukraine inquiry: Democrats demand documents from White House

Harry Dunn crash: US diplomat’s wife leaves UK amid police probe

Prince Harry sues Sun and Mirror’s owners in phone-hacking claim

Abortion: Northern Ireland law ‘breaches human rights’

Amber Guyger: Amazing scenes in court of forgiveness after ex-cop sentenced for murder

Family of Indian royals wins £35m court battle against Pakistan

Israel PM Netanyahu faces final hearings in corruption cases

US hospitals turn away patients as ransomware strikes

Georgia abortion ban: Federal judge temporarily blocks bill

Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges