October 2023 – Page 6 – World Justice News

Juan Carlos: Court throws out ex-lover’s €145m legal case

October 7, 2023 World Justice News 0

A London court has thrown out a 145m euros (£126m) legal case brought by a former lover of the ex-king of Spain. Danish businesswoman Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn had accused Juan Carlos of directing a campaign […]

Holly Willoughby: Man charged over alleged plot to kidnap and murder This Morning presenter

October 6, 2023 World Justice News 0

A 36-year-old man has been charged over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby. Gavin Plumb, 36, of Potters Field, Harlow, has been charged with soliciting to commit murder and incitement […]

‘Mercy killing’ charging guidance issued by England and Wales Crown Prosecution Service

October 6, 2023 World Justice News 0

New guidance on when someone could avoid prosecution in a ‘mercy killing’ case has been published. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) set out updated public interest factors – both for and against – when weighing […]

New York subway gunman sentenced to life in prison

October 6, 2023 World Justice News 0

A man who set off smoke bombs in a crowded New York subway carriage before shooting 10 people has been sentenced to 10 concurrent life terms in prison. Frank James, 64, had pleaded guilty in […]

Windsor intruder caught with loaded crossbow in late Queen assassination bid jailed for nine years

October 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

A man who was encouraged by an artificial intelligence chatbot in his plan to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II has been sentenced to nine years in custody but will remain in hospital until he is deemed […]

Pirate IPTV Group who generated €25m in Profits Dismantled, 10 Arrested, 12 Vehicles Seized

October 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

Greek police say they have dismantled a criminal organization behind an illegal IPTV operation that caused broadcasters over €100m in losses. Over eight years it’s alleged the operators generated over €25 million in profits, laundered […]

Israelis accused of raping British tourist go on trial in Cyprus

October 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

Five Israeli men have gone on trial in Cyprus, charged with the gang rape of a 20-year-old British woman last month. The alleged attack is said to have taken place at a hotel in Ayia […]

Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise

October 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

US President Joe Biden’s administration is to build a section of border wall in southern Texas in an effort to stop rising levels of immigration. Around 20 miles (32km) will be built in Starr County […]

Nicholas Rossi chained Scotland Edinburgh

Nicholas Rossi to be extradited to US on rape charges

October 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

Scotland’s justice secretary has confirmed that the extradition of the American fugitive Nicholas Rossi can go ahead. Angela Constance signed the extradition order last week after a court ruled in August there was no legal […]

US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network

October 3, 2023 World Justice News 0

The US government has issued its first ever fine to a company for leaving space junk orbiting the Earth. The Federal Communications Commission fined Dish Network $150,000 (£125,000) for failing to move an old satellite far enough […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: October 2023

Juan Carlos: Court throws out ex-lover’s €145m legal case

Holly Willoughby: Man charged over alleged plot to kidnap and murder This Morning presenter

‘Mercy killing’ charging guidance issued by England and Wales Crown Prosecution Service

New York subway gunman sentenced to life in prison

Windsor intruder caught with loaded crossbow in late Queen assassination bid jailed for nine years

Pirate IPTV Group who generated €25m in Profits Dismantled, 10 Arrested, 12 Vehicles Seized

Israelis accused of raping British tourist go on trial in Cyprus

Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise

Nicholas Rossi to be extradited to US on rape charges

US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network