2019 – Page 19 – World Justice News

Lady Hale delivering the Parliament Suspension decision

UK Supreme Court: Suspending Parliament was unlawful, judges rule

September 24, 2019 World Justice News 0

Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful, the Supreme Court has ruled. Mr Johnson suspended – or prorogued – Parliament for five weeks earlier this month, but judges said it was wrong to stop […]

Google wins landmark right to be forgotten case

September 24, 2019 World Justice News 0

Europe’s top court has ruled that Google does not have to apply the right to be forgotten globally. It means the firm only needs to remove links from its search results in Europe – and […]

TWA Flight 847: Greek police arrest aircraft hijacking suspect

September 21, 2019 World Justice News 0

A 65-year-old Lebanese man suspected of involvement in the hijacking of an American airliner in 1985 has been arrested in Greece, police say. The man, who has not been named, was detained on Mykonos after […]

YouTuber pays compensation after ‘copycat’ death

September 21, 2019 World Justice News 0

A Chinese influencer has agreed to pay compensation to the families of two girls – after one died in what her family says was an attempt to copy a viral video. Ms Yeah, who has […]

Jason Lawrance appeals against vasectomy lie rape convictions

September 19, 2019 World Justice News 0

A man found guilty of rape after lying about having had a vasectomy is appealing against the convictions. Jason Lawrance’s convictions were thought to be the first of their kind and could have wider implications […]

Corey Lewandowski: Ex-Trump aide stonewalls impeachment hearing

September 18, 2019 World Justice News 0

A former Trump campaign manager has lashed out at Democrats during the first congressional hearings to explore possible impeachment of the president. Corey Lewandowski repeatedly refused to answer questions during an ill-tempered House of Representatives […]

South Africa ConCourt rules spanking your child at home is illegal

September 18, 2019 World Justice News 0

JOHANNESBURG – The Constitutional Court has ruled that it is illegal for parents to smack their children in their homes. The court has upheld the South Gauteng High Court’s 2017 ruling against corporal punishment in the […]

Supreme Court: Parliament suspension battle

September 18, 2019 World Justice News 0

The row over the legality of Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament will return to the Supreme Court later for a second day. The PM suspended – or prorogued – Parliament for five weeks earlier […]

Brett Kavanaugh: Trump defends judge amid new misconduct claim

September 17, 2019 World Justice News 0

US President Donald Trump has angrily defended Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who is facing a fresh allegation of sexual misconduct. A former university classmate of Justice Kavanaugh’s has said he exposed himself at a […]

Dr Ulrich Klopfer: Thousands of foetal remains found in home

September 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

The remains of more than 2,000 foetuses have been found at the Illinois home of a former abortion doctor. The family of Dr Ulrich Klopfer discovered the remains while sorting through the doctor’s property after […]

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

UK Supreme Court: Suspending Parliament was unlawful, judges rule

Google wins landmark right to be forgotten case

TWA Flight 847: Greek police arrest aircraft hijacking suspect

Jason Lawrance appeals against vasectomy lie rape convictions

Corey Lewandowski: Ex-Trump aide stonewalls impeachment hearing

South Africa ConCourt rules spanking your child at home is illegal

Supreme Court: Parliament suspension battle

Brett Kavanaugh: Trump defends judge amid new misconduct claim

Dr Ulrich Klopfer: Thousands of foetal remains found in home