June 2022 – Page 3 – World Justice News

Japan: Osaka court rules ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

June 20, 2022 World Justice News 0

Japan’s ban on same-sex marriages does not violate the constitution, a district court in Osaka has ruled. The ruling dealt a blow to gay couples and rights activists, after another district court in Sapporo ruled […]

Russia sentences US teacher to 14 years for cannabis smuggling

June 18, 2022 World Justice News 0

A Russian court has sentenced a former US diplomat to 14 years in prison for “large-scale” cannabis smuggling. Marc Fogel had previously worked at the US embassy in Moscow, but was employed as an English […]

Julian Assange can be extradited, says UK home secretary

June 17, 2022 World Justice News 0

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition to the US has been approved by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel. Mr Assange has 14 days to appeal the decision, the Home Office said. It said the courts found […]

“Donald Trump and his allies and supporters are a clear and present danger to American democracy”

June 16, 2022 World Justice News 0

Michael Luttig, a former conservative judge and informal aide to Mr Pence, said that if the vice-president had followed Mr Trump’s orders “it would have plunged America into what I believe would have been tantamount […]

Kevin Spacey granted bail over sexual assault charges

June 16, 2022 World Justice News 0

US actor Kevin Spacey has been given unconditional bail after appearing in a London court on four charges of sexually assaulting three men. The 62-year-old is also facing a fifth charge of causing a man […]

Apple battery row: Millions of iPhone users could get payouts in legal action

June 16, 2022 World Justice News 0

Millions of iPhone users could be eligible for payouts, following the launch of a legal claim accusing Apple of secretly slowing down the batteries of older phones. Justin Gutmann alleges the company misled users over […]

EU takes new legal action against UK over post-Brexit deal changes

June 15, 2022 World Justice News 0

The EU has announced new legal action against the UK government over its plans to scrap parts of the post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. Ministers outlined a bill on Monday aimed at unilaterally changing trade, […]

Rwanda asylum plan: Court allows first flight to go ahead

June 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

The government’s first flight taking asylum seekers to Rwanda can go ahead on Tuesday, appeal court judges say. It supports a previous decision by the High Court that it was in the “public interest” for […]

Kevin Spacey to appear in UK court on sex assault charges

June 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

Actor Kevin Spacey has been charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. The 62-year-old has also been charged with causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual […]

Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison

June 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

The man responsible for a deadly van attack in Toronto four years ago has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years. The 29-year-old killer was found guilty last […]

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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Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: June 2022

Japan: Osaka court rules ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

Russia sentences US teacher to 14 years for cannabis smuggling

Julian Assange can be extradited, says UK home secretary

“Donald Trump and his allies and supporters are a clear and present danger to American democracy”

Kevin Spacey granted bail over sexual assault charges

Apple battery row: Millions of iPhone users could get payouts in legal action

EU takes new legal action against UK over post-Brexit deal changes

Rwanda asylum plan: Court allows first flight to go ahead

Kevin Spacey to appear in UK court on sex assault charges

Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison