September 2022 – World Justice News

Suspected remains linked to Moors murders being investigated by police

September 30, 2022 World Justice News 0

Suspected human remains have been found in the search for the final victim of the Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. The remains were found by an author who had been researching the murder […]

Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia

September 29, 2022 World Justice News 0

Last week, Australian telecommunications giant Optus revealed about 10 million customers – about 40% of the population – had personal data stolen in what it calls a cyber-attack. Some experts say it may be the […]

Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect goes on trial at The Hague

September 29, 2022 World Justice News 0

One of the alleged masterminds and financiers of the 1994 Rwandan genocide has gone on trial at a UN tribunal in The Hague. Prosecutors say Félicien Kabuga aided and abetted hit squads in the slaughter […]

Harry Dunn crash: US citizen appears in court

September 29, 2022 World Justice News 0

A US citizen has appeared in court to face a charge of causing the death of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn by dangerous driving. Anne Sacoolas, 45, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court via videolink from the […]

Hospital staff to be interviewed under caution over hundreds of opioid related deaths

September 28, 2022 World Justice News 0

Staff at a hospital being investigated over the deaths of hundreds of patients are to be interviewed under caution by police. An independent police investigation into Gosport War Memorial Hospital in Hampshire is ongoing after […]

Shakira to stand trial in Spain for tax evasion

September 27, 2022 World Justice News 0

Colombian music star Shakira will stand trial in a Spanish court for allegations of tax fraud amounting to €14.5m (£12.9m, $13,8m). A Barcelona court has ordered the singer to stand trial for six alleged tax […]

Pirate IPTV Operator Faces Prison Following Organized Crime Investigation

September 27, 2022 World Justice News 0

Following an investigation carried out by a regional police organized crime unit, a UK man is due to appear in court next month charged with copyright and proceeds of crime offenses. Sources familiar with the […]

Oath Keepers trial is biggest Capitol riot case yet

September 27, 2022 World Justice News 0

Members of the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia group, will go on trial after jury selection begins Tuesday in one of the most high-profile cases stemming from the 6 January 2021 attack on the US […]

Case of Harry Dunn’s alleged killer Anne Sacoolas to be heard this week at London court

September 26, 2022 World Justice News 0

The case of Harry Dunn’s alleged killer is set to be heard at a UK court for the first time, the Crown Prosecution Service has said. In a statement confirming the court date for Anne […]

Deadly gun attack at Russian school

September 26, 2022 World Justice News 0

A gunman has opened fire at a school in central Russia, killing at least 13 people and injuring 21, Russian officials say. Victims include seven children at the school of about 1,000 pupils in the […]

Human Rights

Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms

February 26, 2026 0

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The proposal was sent to parliament on Tuesday […]

Human Rights

Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians

February 22, 2026 0

Three Cameroonian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for their role in the killing of at least 21 civilians in the country’s troubled Anglophone region. The jail terms for the crimes, which took place six […]

Human Rights

Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of miners

February 8, 2026 0

A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay $27m (£20m) to each of the families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949 by the colonial administration in the south-east of the country. The […]

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Month: September 2022

Suspected remains linked to Moors murders being investigated by police

Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia

Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect goes on trial at The Hague

Harry Dunn crash: US citizen appears in court

Hospital staff to be interviewed under caution over hundreds of opioid related deaths

Shakira to stand trial in Spain for tax evasion

Pirate IPTV Operator Faces Prison Following Organized Crime Investigation

Oath Keepers trial is biggest Capitol riot case yet

Case of Harry Dunn’s alleged killer Anne Sacoolas to be heard this week at London court

Deadly gun attack at Russian school