May 2022 – Page 3 – World Justice News

Spain plans menstrual leave in new law for those with severe pain

May 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

Spain is planning to introduce medical leave for women who suffer from severe period pain, media reports suggest. A draft bill says women could have three days of leave a month – extended to five […]

Kim Dotcom Could Seek New Zealand Trial After Co-Defendants Strike Deal

May 12, 2022 World Justice News 0

This week former Megaupload operators Mathias Ortmann and Bram van der Kolk revealed that instead of being extradited to the United States to face copyright-related charges, their case will now be handled in New Zealand. […]

California’s under-21 gun ban struck down by court

May 12, 2022 World Justice News 0

A federal appeals court in California has ruled that the state’s ban on the sale of semiautomatic firearms to Americans under 21 is unconstitutional. In a 2-1 vote, the judges’ panel said the law was […]

Floribet Chebeya: DR Congo policeman sentenced to death for murder

May 12, 2022 World Justice News 0

A Congolese military court has sentenced a high-ranking policeman to death for his role in the 2010 murder of human rights activist Floribet Chebeya, which caused national outrage. Commissioner of police Christian Ngoy Kenga Kenga […]

Levi Bellfield: Serial killer applies to marry in prison

May 12, 2022 World Justice News 0

Serial killer Levi Bellfield is engaged and has applied to marry in prison, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed. The 53-year-old will need the permission of the governor at HMP Frankland in County Durham. He […]

Megaupload Pair Sign Deal to Avoid Extradition, Dotcom Vows to Fight On

May 10, 2022 World Justice News 0

After 10 years of legal battles following the closure of Megaupload, Mathias Ortmann and Bram van der Kolk have reached a deal with the authorities that will see them avoid extradition and face charges in […]

Australia: Diver’s body washes up near $14m cocaine haul

May 10, 2022 World Justice News 0

Australian police are investigating after a diver’s body was found near packages of cocaine worth an estimated $14m (A$20m; £11m) in New South Wales. A man wearing high-end diving equipment died after being found unconscious […]

Ex-prison guard Vicky White dies after shooting herself during capture

May 10, 2022 World Justice News 0

On-the-run prison officer Vicky White has died after she and prisoner Casey White were caught following a car chase with US Marshals. Ms White, 56, shot herself after officers deliberately crashed into their vehicle. The fugitives […]

Missing Alabama guard and inmate captured after 10-day manhunt

May 9, 2022 World Justice News 0

US police say they have captured an escaped inmate and a guard suspected of helping him after a 10-day manhunt. Murder suspect Casey White, 38, was in custody while Vicky White (no relation), 56, was […]

IPTV Pirate Agrees to Pay Well Over Half a Billion Dollars in Damages

May 7, 2022 World Justice News 0

Large-scale pirate IPTV operations can generate significant profits but with that comes the chance of significant liability should things go bad. A man from Canada who operated and sold pirate IPTV services is finding just […]

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 […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: May 2022

Spain plans menstrual leave in new law for those with severe pain

Kim Dotcom Could Seek New Zealand Trial After Co-Defendants Strike Deal

California’s under-21 gun ban struck down by court

Floribet Chebeya: DR Congo policeman sentenced to death for murder

Levi Bellfield: Serial killer applies to marry in prison

Megaupload Pair Sign Deal to Avoid Extradition, Dotcom Vows to Fight On

Australia: Diver’s body washes up near $14m cocaine haul

Ex-prison guard Vicky White dies after shooting herself during capture

Missing Alabama guard and inmate captured after 10-day manhunt

IPTV Pirate Agrees to Pay Well Over Half a Billion Dollars in Damages