2020 – Page 36 – World Justice News

Lyra McKee: Man charged with journalist’s murder

February 12, 2020 World Justice News 0

A 52-year-old man has been charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Londonderry. He is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and professing to be a member […]

.CA Domain Registry Objects to Pirate Site Blocking Order

February 11, 2020 World Justice News 0

The .CA domain registry CIRA has asked the Federal Court of Appeal to hear its objections against the first Canadian pirate site blocking order. According to the registry, these blockades jeopardize its mission to provide […]

Omar al-Bashir: Sudan agrees ex-president must face ICC

February 11, 2020 World Justice News 0

Sudan’s rulers have agreed to hand over ex-President Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face genocide and war crimes charges. Bashir is accused of serious crimes in a conflict that broke out […]

Aboriginal Australians born overseas cannot be deported, court rules

February 11, 2020 World Justice News 0

Australia’s High Court has said Aboriginal people hold a special status under the law so cannot be deported – even if they are not citizens. The ruling is being seen as a historic moment for […]

Equifax: US charges four Chinese military officers over huge hack

February 10, 2020 World Justice News 0

The US has charged four Chinese military officers over the huge cyber-attack of credit rating giant Equifax. More than 147 million Americans were affected in 2017 when hackers stole sensitive personal data including names and […]

Russia jails members of ‘non-existent’ terror group Set

February 10, 2020 World Justice News 0

Seven Russian anarchists and anti-fascist activists have been handed lengthy jail terms on terror charges. A court in the city of sentenced the men – said to be part of a group known as Set, […]

Marielle Franco murder: Suspect shot dead by police

February 9, 2020 World Justice News 0

Police say they have shot dead a former policeman suspected of murdering a prominent left-wing politician and campaigner in 2018. They say Adriano da Nóbrega was killed after he fired on police officers trying to […]

Police have ‘new information’ in Barrymore pool death probe

February 9, 2020 World Justice News 0

Detectives investigating the death of a man whose body was found in entertainer Michael Barrymore’s pool say they have new information about the case after a renewed appeal last week. Stuart Lubbock, 31, was found […]

Thailand shooting: Soldier kills 26 in gun rampage

February 8, 2020 World Justice News 0

A soldier has killed 26 people and injured dozens more in a gun rampage in the Thai city of Nakhon Ratchasima. Jakraphanth Thomma, a junior officer, killed his commanding officer before stealing weapons from a […]

U.S. Counters Appeal of Criminally Convicted ‘Copyright Troll’ Lawyer

February 8, 2020 World Justice News 0

The US Government has asked the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to affirm the conviction of Paul Hansmeier, one of the lead attorneys behind the controversial Prenda law firm. The lawyer appealed his […]

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 […]

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Year: 2020

Lyra McKee: Man charged with journalist’s murder

.CA Domain Registry Objects to Pirate Site Blocking Order

Omar al-Bashir: Sudan agrees ex-president must face ICC

Aboriginal Australians born overseas cannot be deported, court rules

Equifax: US charges four Chinese military officers over huge hack

Russia jails members of ‘non-existent’ terror group Set

Marielle Franco murder: Suspect shot dead by police

Police have ‘new information’ in Barrymore pool death probe

Thailand shooting: Soldier kills 26 in gun rampage

U.S. Counters Appeal of Criminally Convicted ‘Copyright Troll’ Lawyer