September 2021 – Page 6 – World Justice News

Finnish teenagers jailed for boy’s murder

September 3, 2021 World Justice News 0

Three teenagers in Finland have been handed prison sentences over the brutal murder of a 16-year-old boy last year. The defendants, who were all born in 2004 and knew the victim, received sentences of 10, […]

Islamic State ‘Beatle’ Alexanda Kotey pleads guilty over US hostage deaths

September 3, 2021 World Justice News 0

An Islamic State (IS) group suspect from the UK has pleaded guilty in a US court to multiple charges relating to the murder of four American hostages. Alexanda Kotey is accused of belonging to an […]

New Zealand: Extremist under surveillance stabs six in Auckland supermarket

September 3, 2021 World Justice News 0

Police in New Zealand shot and killed a “violent extremist” after he stabbed and wounded at least six people in an Auckland supermarket. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the incident was a “terrorist attack” carried […]

SPARKS Piracy Group: British Man Extradited to US to Face Criminal Conspiracy Charges

September 1, 2021 World Justice News 0

British man George Bridi, an alleged member of the infamous SPARKS release group, has been extradited to the United States from Cyprus. He faces several charges including conspiracy to commit copyright infringement, wire fraud conspiracy, […]

French police car crashes after officer fires Taser at driver

September 1, 2021 World Justice News 0

A police car crashed in northern France after an officer in the passenger seat fired her Taser in the direction of the driver, prosecutors say. Six officers were in the vehicle when the driver lost […]

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 […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: September 2021

Finnish teenagers jailed for boy’s murder

Islamic State ‘Beatle’ Alexanda Kotey pleads guilty over US hostage deaths

New Zealand: Extremist under surveillance stabs six in Auckland supermarket

SPARKS Piracy Group: British Man Extradited to US to Face Criminal Conspiracy Charges

French police car crashes after officer fires Taser at driver