2020 – Page 25 – World Justice News

Duchess of Sussex: Mail on Sunday wins first round in Meghan privacy case

May 1, 2020 World Justice News 0

The Mail on Sunday has won the first round of a legal battle against the Duchess of Sussex over the publication of a letter she wrote to her father. The duchess is suing for breach […]

Deportation of man with HIV to Zimbabwe blocked by UK Supreme Court

May 1, 2020 World Justice News 0

The deportation of a criminal to Zimbabwe has been stopped by the Supreme Court amid concerns his life would be shortened by HIV. Five justices unanimously ruled the case must be reconsidered in full by […]

Michigan protesters decry Covid-19 state of emergency

Coronavirus: Armed protesters enter Michigan statehouse

May 1, 2020 World Justice News 0

Gun-toting protesters against Michigan’s coronavirus lockdown have rallied in the state capitol building. Hundreds of demonstrators, a few of them armed, gathered in Lansing and many did not wear masks or socially distance. Police checked […]

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 […]

Human Rights

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

September 22, 2026 0

A Rwandan man, who has been living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. Dr […]

Human Rights

UK MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

September 14, 2026 0

A cross-party group of MPs and peers has identified human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), arguing existing laws are ill-equipped to address the technology’s rapid growth. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) […]

Human Rights

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

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Year: 2020

Duchess of Sussex: Mail on Sunday wins first round in Meghan privacy case

Deportation of man with HIV to Zimbabwe blocked by UK Supreme Court

Coronavirus: Armed protesters enter Michigan statehouse

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’