November 2021 – Page 3 – World Justice News

Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 68

November 14, 2021 World Justice News 0

At least 68 prisoners have been killed in new fighting at an Ecuadorean prison where more than a hundred inmates died in clashes between rival gangs in September, officials say. The riot at the Litoral […]

Britney Spears released from 13-year conservatorship

November 13, 2021 World Justice News 0

Britney Spears has described the termination of a legal arrangement that controlled many aspects of her life for 13 years as “the best day ever”. “I think I’m gonna cry,” she told her 35 million […]

Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress

November 13, 2021 World Justice News 0

Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon has been charged with contempt of Congress after refusing to give evidence about the US Capitol riot. He was summoned to testify on what he knew about plans for the […]

Kyle Rittenhouse: US teen gunman’s lawyers seek mistrial

November 11, 2021 World Justice News 0

Lawyers for a teenager charged with shooting three people amid civil unrest in Wisconsin last year have called for a mistrial. Kyle Rittenhouse’s defence asked that the case be dismissed after the judge angrily rebuked […]

Capitol riot: Judge rejects Trump bid to withhold records

November 10, 2021 World Justice News 0

A US judge has ruled a congressional committee investigating the Capitol riot can access some of ex-President Donald Trump’s White House records. Mr Trump had argued the materials were covered by executive privilege, which protects […]

Oscar Pistorius parole process to start in South Africa

November 8, 2021 World Justice News 0

South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, in prison for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, may soon meet her parents as part of the process leading to parole being considered, officials say. He is eligible for […]

David Fuller: Independent inquiry announced into mortuary abuse

November 8, 2021 World Justice News 0

An independent inquiry has been launched by the health secretary after a hospital electrician accessed mortuaries and sexually abused bodies. David Fuller, 67, filmed himself abusing at least 100 bodies in two Kent hospital morgues […]

Ghislaine Maxwell to challenge accusers’ memories

November 8, 2021 World Justice News 0

Ghislaine Maxwell will challenge claims that she groomed underage girls for the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. According to a letter by her lawyer, the British socialite’s defence will say her accusers might […]

Astroworld: Travis Scott and Drake sued over deadly US festival crush

November 8, 2021 World Justice News 0

US rapper Travis Scott is facing multiple lawsuits after at least eight people were killed and hundreds injured in a crush at his Texas festival Astroworld. One injured concertgoer has accused Scott and surprise performer […]

Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: Prosecutors reveal full footage of black jogger’s death

November 6, 2021 World Justice News 0

Georgia prosecutors have shown the full footage of the fatal shooting of a black jogger at the trial of three white men accused of his murder. The prosecutors argued 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery was attacked by […]

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: November 2021

Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 68

Britney Spears released from 13-year conservatorship

Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress

Kyle Rittenhouse: US teen gunman’s lawyers seek mistrial

Capitol riot: Judge rejects Trump bid to withhold records

Oscar Pistorius parole process to start in South Africa

David Fuller: Independent inquiry announced into mortuary abuse

Ghislaine Maxwell to challenge accusers’ memories

Astroworld: Travis Scott and Drake sued over deadly US festival crush

Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: Prosecutors reveal full footage of black jogger’s death