January 2020 – Page 2 – World Justice News

Vietnamese police fine men filmed showering while riding motorbike

January 25, 2020 World Justice News 0

Two men have been fined by police after they were filmed showering while riding a motorbike in southern Vietnam, local reports say. Huynh Thanh Khanh, 23, and another man were captured on video riding shirtless […]

Article 13: UK will not implement EU copyright law

January 24, 2020 World Justice News 0

Universities and Science Minister Chris Skidmore has said that the UK will not implement the EU Copyright Directive after the country leaves the EU. Several companies have criticised the law, which would hold them accountable for not […]

Harry Dunn: US rejects UK extradition request

January 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

The US has turned down an extradition request for one of its citizens to be charged over the death of motorcyclist Harry Dunn. Mr Dunn, 19, died after a crash in Northamptonshire in August which […]

John Bercow: Formal complaint lodged against former Commons Speaker

January 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

A complaint has been made against former Commons Speaker John Bercow by a previous senior adviser. Lord Lisvane, who served as Clerk of the House between 2011 and 2014, said he submitted the formal complaint […]

Harvey Weinstein trial: Defence hits back after graphic prosecution claims

January 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

The trial of ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has begun in earnest in New York with graphic prosecution statements on his alleged crimes. Prosecutor Meghan Hast said he was a “seasoned” sexual predator with vulnerable actresses […]

Impeachment: Democrats reject witness swap in Trump trial

January 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

US Democrats have ruled out a “witness swap” with Republicans in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Lawmakers who are seeking to remove the president from office hope to hear testimony from his former National Security […]

Myanmar Rohingya: World court orders prevention of genocide

January 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered measures to prevent the genocide of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar (formerly Burma). The decision comes despite de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi defending her country against […]

Mexican butterfly activist’s disappearance: 53 police detained

January 22, 2020 World Justice News 0

In Mexico, 53 local police officers are being questioned over the disappearance of environmental activist Homero Gómez. Mr Gómez, who manages a butterfly sanctuary in the central town of Ocampo, was last seen on 13 […]

Meng Wanzhou case: Huawei executive’s extradition hearings begin

January 22, 2020 World Justice News 0

A Canadian court has begun hearing the case of a senior Huawei executive fighting extradition to the United States. Meng Wanzhou, 47, made no comment as she arrived at a Vancouver courthouse on Monday for […]

Trump impeachment trial set to open in US Senate – What you need to know

January 21, 2020 World Justice News 0

For only the third time in history, an American president is facing an impeachment trial, with hearings set to start on Tuesday at 13:00 (18:00 GMT). Such a trial could, in theory, lead to President […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]

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Month: January 2020

Vietnamese police fine men filmed showering while riding motorbike

Article 13: UK will not implement EU copyright law

Harry Dunn: US rejects UK extradition request

John Bercow: Formal complaint lodged against former Commons Speaker

Harvey Weinstein trial: Defence hits back after graphic prosecution claims

Impeachment: Democrats reject witness swap in Trump trial

Myanmar Rohingya: World court orders prevention of genocide

Mexican butterfly activist’s disappearance: 53 police detained

Meng Wanzhou case: Huawei executive’s extradition hearings begin

Trump impeachment trial set to open in US Senate – What you need to know