April 2020 – World Justice News

Coronavirus: Lack of sign language interpreters leads to legal case against government

April 28, 2020 World Justice News 0

Deaf campaigners have started legal proceedings against the government over a lack of sign language interpreters at its daily coronavirus briefings. British Sign Language (BSL) users say they have been discriminated against because critical information […]

El Salvador gangs: ‘No ray of sunlight for inmates’

April 28, 2020 World Justice News 0

The government of El Salvador has started sealing off the doors and windows of prison cells in which gang members are held. On Monday, security minister Osiris Luna said that “no ray of sunlight” would […]

89 Cattle bandits killed in joint Nigeria-Niger raid

April 26, 2020 World Justice News 0

Nigeria’s military says it has killed 89 bandits responsible for a series of attacks against civilians in the country’s north-western Zamfara state. The operation was supported by troops from neighbouring Niger and led to the […]

Croydon stabbing: Search for Gucci tiger bag after fatal attack

April 26, 2020 World Justice News 0

Police are searching for a “distinctive” Gucci bag which was stolen from a man during a fatal stabbing in south London. Tyler Roye died in hospital three hours after he was attacked near the Arena […]

Brazil justice minister Moro quits in Bolsonaro clash

April 24, 2020 World Justice News 0

Brazil’s Justice Minister Sergio Moro has resigned amid tension with President Jair Bolsonaro. Mr Moro, a former judge, had threatened to quit after the president fired one of his allies – federal police chief Mauricio […]

Coronavirus: Disinfectant firm warns after Trump comments

April 24, 2020 World Justice News 0

A leading disinfectant producer has issued a strong warning not to use its products on the human body after Donald Trump suggested they could potentially be used to treat coronavirus. Reckitt Benckiser, which owns Lysol […]

Meghan’s claims against newspaper ‘objectionable’

April 24, 2020 World Justice News 0

The Duchess of Sussex’s allegations that articles in the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline caused a dispute between her and her father are “objectionable”, the High Court has heard. Lawyers for publisher Associated Newspapers said […]

Coronavirus: Doctors launch legal challenge over PPE guidance

April 24, 2020 World Justice News 0

Two married doctors who say they have been exposed to coronavirus patients are challenging government guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE). Dr Nishant Joshi and Dr Meenal Viz, who is pregnant, are concerned PPE advice […]

Coronavirus: Germany’s states make face masks compulsory

April 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

All of Germany’s states have announced plans to make face masks compulsory to combat the spread of coronavirus. Bremen became the final federal region to back the measures, with its senate set to confirm the […]

Euthanasia: Dutch court expands law on dementia cases

April 21, 2020 World Justice News 0

Doctors in the Netherlands can no longer be prosecuted for carrying out euthanasia on dementia patients who have previously given written consent. Previously, patients would need to confirm their request. But on Tuesday the Dutch […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

Human Rights

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]

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Month: April 2020

Coronavirus: Lack of sign language interpreters leads to legal case against government

El Salvador gangs: ‘No ray of sunlight for inmates’

89 Cattle bandits killed in joint Nigeria-Niger raid

Croydon stabbing: Search for Gucci tiger bag after fatal attack

Brazil justice minister Moro quits in Bolsonaro clash

Coronavirus: Disinfectant firm warns after Trump comments

Meghan’s claims against newspaper ‘objectionable’

Coronavirus: Doctors launch legal challenge over PPE guidance

Coronavirus: Germany’s states make face masks compulsory

Euthanasia: Dutch court expands law on dementia cases