2022 – Page 16 – World Justice News

Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Man charged with schoolgirl’s murder

October 1, 2022 World Justice News 0

A man has been charged with the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was shot in her home in Liverpool. The nine-year-old was fatally wounded as her mother tried to stop a gunman chasing another man […]

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 […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]

Human Rights

Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules

March 19, 2026 0

A judge in Poland has ruled that Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin can be extradited to Ukraine, although his defence says he will appeal. Butyagin is being held in a Warsaw prison for allegedly conducting illegal […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2022

Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Man charged with schoolgirl’s murder

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