2022 – Page 39 – World Justice News

Actress Zara Phythian and husband jailed for child sex offences

May 16, 2022 World Justice News 0

A film actress and her martial arts instructor husband have been jailed for child sex offences. Zara Phythian – who appeared in Doctor Strange with Benedict Cumberbatch – sexually abused a 13-year-old girl together with […]

Nigeria’s Kaduna train attack: Pregnant woman freed

May 15, 2022 World Justice News 0

Gunmen who abducted dozens of train passengers in northern Nigeria have released one of the hostages – a heavily pregnant woman. In a video message circulating on social media, the woman said the abductors told […]

Ten dead in suspected race attack at Buffalo New York state store

May 15, 2022 World Justice News 0

An 18-year-old white man has shot dead 10 people in a black neighbourhood of New York state in what authorities are calling a racially motivated attack. The man, named as Payton Gendron in court papers, […]

Why an Indian couple is suing their son over grandchildren

May 14, 2022 World Justice News 0

An unusual lawsuit is making headlines in India. A couple is suing their only son and his wife for not giving them a grandchild after six years of marriage. Sanjeev and Sadhana Prasad, 61 and […]

Ukraine begins first war crimes trial of Russian soldier

May 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

Ukraine has started its first war crimes trial since the beginning of Russia’s invasion, with a 21-year-old soldier appearing in the dock accused of killing an unarmed civilian. Vadim Shishimarin appeared at a preliminary hearing […]

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 […]

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

Year: 2022

Actress Zara Phythian and husband jailed for child sex offences

Nigeria’s Kaduna train attack: Pregnant woman freed

Ten dead in suspected race attack at Buffalo New York state store

Why an Indian couple is suing their son over grandchildren

Ukraine begins first war crimes trial of Russian soldier

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