March 2020 – Page 3 – World Justice News

Coronavirus: No jury trials longer than three days in England and Wales

March 18, 2020 World Justice News 0

No new Crown Court trials will take place in England and Wales if they are expected to last longer than three days, following concerns from lawyers amid the coronavirus crisis. They had urged a halt […]

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe released from Iran prison

March 17, 2020 World Justice News 0

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been temporarily released from prison in Iran because of the coronavirus outbreak, her husband says. The British-Iranian charity worker will be required to wear an ankle tag and remain within 300m (984ft) […]

Samoan chief guilty of slavery in New Zealand

March 17, 2020 World Justice News 0

A court in New Zealand has found a Samoan-born chief guilty of more than 20 charges of dealing in slaves and human trafficking. Joseph Auga Matamata, 65, was convicted of offences over a 25-year period. […]

Manchester Arena bombing: Hashem Abedi guilty of 22 murders

March 17, 2020 World Justice News 0

The brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi has been found guilty of murdering 22 people. Hashem Abedi had denied helping to plan the “sudden and lethal” blast which killed or injured “nearly 1,000”. The […]

Coronavirus: Halt jury trials in England and Wales, say barristers

March 17, 2020 World Justice News 0

Barristers have demanded a halt to jury trials in England and Wales to stop “Russian roulette” with the health of legal staff, jurors and the public. The Scottish government has already announced no new jury […]

Satoshi Uematsu: Japanese man who killed 19 disabled people sentenced to death

March 16, 2020 World Justice News 0

A Japanese man has been sentenced to death for a stabbing rampage in 2016 which resulted in the death of 19 disabled people at a care home. Satoshi Uematsu said people with disabilities who were […]

A Soldier On Horseback by Anthony Van Dyck

Van Dyck painting stolen from University of Oxford gallery

March 15, 2020 World Justice News 0

A work by 17th century master Anthony Van Dyck is among three “very high value” paintings stolen from a University of Oxford art gallery. A Soldier On Horseback by the Flemish artist, a leading court […]

Sweden abortion: Nurses fail in European court case

March 15, 2020 World Justice News 0

Two nurses denied jobs as midwives in Sweden because of their refusal to perform abortions have lost their legal action against Sweden at the European Court of Human Rights. Swedish-born Ellinor Grimmark and Linda Steen […]

France: Former surgeon goes on trial on child rape and assault charges

March 15, 2020 World Justice News 0

A retired French surgeon has gone on trial accused of raping and sexually assaulting children. Joël Le Scouarnec, 69, is charged with abusing his two nieces, a neighbour’s daughter and a patient. But prosecutors suspect […]

Woman guilty of Miss England finalist glass attack

March 12, 2020 World Justice News 0

A woman who smashed a wine glass into a Miss England finalist’s face during a row at a bar has been convicted of unlawful wounding. China Gold, 27, caused “horrific” injuries and left professional golfer […]

Human Rights

War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

May 3, 2026 0

Lawyers acting for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic are awaiting a decision by a UN court on their bid to release him from jail in The Hague on the grounds he is near […]

Human Rights

US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

May 2, 2026 0

A US court has issued an order significantly restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail. Friday’s decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated a requirement that abortion pills be obtained […]

Human Rights

The British Renters’ Rights Act comes into force – what it means for tenants and landlords

May 1, 2026 0

Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, new laws giving tenants more rights start on Friday 1 May 2026. The Renters’ Rights Act aims to give more stability […]

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Month: March 2020

Coronavirus: No jury trials longer than three days in England and Wales

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe released from Iran prison

Samoan chief guilty of slavery in New Zealand

Manchester Arena bombing: Hashem Abedi guilty of 22 murders

Coronavirus: Halt jury trials in England and Wales, say barristers

Satoshi Uematsu: Japanese man who killed 19 disabled people sentenced to death

Van Dyck painting stolen from University of Oxford gallery

Sweden abortion: Nurses fail in European court case

France: Former surgeon goes on trial on child rape and assault charges

Woman guilty of Miss England finalist glass attack