2019 – Page 35 – World Justice News

Stanley Metcalf death: Jail for great-grandfather over airgun killing

July 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

A man who shot dead his six-year-old great-grandson with an air rifle has been jailed for three years. Stanley Metcalf died in hospital after being hit in the abdomen by a pellet at Sproatley, near […]

Spanish Court Throws Out Copyright Trolling Case

July 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

Spanish ISP Euskaltel has welcomed a decision by a court to throw out a copyright trolling case against one of its customers. The Commercial Court No. 2 of Bilbao dismissed the case due to insufficient […]

Bureaux de change: Crackdown on drug gangs money laundering

July 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

Bureaux de change and currency transfer businesses are to be raided by police in a week-long crackdown on suspected drugs money laundering. They hope targeting the cash will reduce street violence linked to disputes between […]

Michael Barrymore drops police compensation claim

July 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

Michael Barrymore has dropped a compensation claim for being arrested over the death of a man at his home. Barrymore was investigated following the death of Stuart Lubbock in his swimming pool 18 years ago. […]

US Border Patrol investigate ‘disturbing’ secret Facebook group

July 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

US officials are investigating a secret Facebook group where border patrol members allegedly posted racist and sexist jokes about migrants. The private group was called “I’m 10-15” and had about 9,500 members, including former and […]

Sri Lanka hires first two hangmen in 43 years

June 30, 2019 World Justice News 0

Sri Lanka has recruited two hangmen as it prepares to carry out four executions – the first in 43 years. It follows the president’s announcement that four prisoners convicted of drug offences are to face […]

India arrests after women’s heads shaved for resisting rape

June 29, 2019 World Justice News 0

Two people have been arrested in India’s Bihar state after a group of men shaved the heads of two women as “punishment” for resisting rape. The group, which included a local official, ambushed the mother […]

Alabama woman charged after losing unborn baby in shooting

June 28, 2019 World Justice News 0

A 27-year-old woman in Alabama has been indicted for manslaughter after losing her unborn baby in a shooting – despite not being the shooter. Marshae Jones was arrested on Wednesday for initiating a dispute last […]

Fertility doctor loses licence after using his own sperm

June 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

A Canadian medical regulator has formally revoked the licence of a retired fertility doctor who used his own sperm to inseminate patients. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario called Norman Barwin’s actions “beyond […]

Florida woman jailed for handing husband’s guns to cops

June 24, 2019 World Justice News 0

The arrest of a Florida woman who turned in her estranged husband’s guns to police after he was held on domestic violence charges has provoked uproar. A Florida state congresswoman has asked prosecutors to drop […]

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

Stanley Metcalf death: Jail for great-grandfather over airgun killing

Spanish Court Throws Out Copyright Trolling Case

Bureaux de change: Crackdown on drug gangs money laundering

Michael Barrymore drops police compensation claim

US Border Patrol investigate ‘disturbing’ secret Facebook group

Sri Lanka hires first two hangmen in 43 years

India arrests after women’s heads shaved for resisting rape

Alabama woman charged after losing unborn baby in shooting

Fertility doctor loses licence after using his own sperm

Florida woman jailed for handing husband’s guns to cops