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Andy Pilley: English football club owner of Fleetwood Town jailed for fraud

July 4, 2023 World Justice News 0

The owner and former chairman of Fleetwood Town FC has been jailed for a multi-million pound fraud which “duped” firms into expensive energy contracts. A trading standards investigation found Andy Pilley mis-sold gas and electricity […]

US court orders $146m penalty over 500,000 missing silver coins

July 4, 2023 World Justice News 0

A US court has ordered two precious metals companies to pay almost $146m (£115m) after more than 500,000 American Silver Eagle coins went missing. The firms and their owner Robert Higgins have been accused of […]

France riots: Burning car used in ram-raid attack on mayor’s home in ‘assassination attempt’

July 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

A burning car has been used to attack the home of a mayor during a fifth night of rioting by protesters sparked by the police killing of a teenager in France. Vincent Jeanbrun, who runs […]

Baltimore shooting: At least two people killed and three critically injured

July 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

At least two people have been killed and three others have been critically injured after a mass shooting in Baltimore overnight. Police said 30 people were injured during the incident at a street party in […]

Protests: Police powers to tackle tactics come into effect

July 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

New measures aimed at curbing protest methods often used by environmental groups have come into effect. Police in England and Wales now have powers to move protesters who disrupt transport, while offenders could face three […]

Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health

July 1, 2023 World Justice News 0

Australia has become the first country in the world to legalise the use of psychedelics to treat some mental health conditions. Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA to those suffering post-traumatic stress disorder and magic […]

Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response

June 29, 2023 World Justice News 0

A former sheriff’s deputy has been found not guilty of failing to protect students when a gunman opened fire at a Florida high school in 2018. Scot Peterson stayed outside during the attack at Marjory […]

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Nicholas Rossi: Health of rape suspect unlikely to be ‘barrier’ in extradition to US, psychiatrist tells court

June 29, 2023 World Justice News 0

The health of a rape suspect accused of faking his own death is not likely to be a “barrier” for extradition to the US, a court has heard. American authorities want Nicholas Rossi removed from […]

UK Rwanda asylum policy: Court of Appeal rules government’s Rwanda asylum policy unlawful

June 29, 2023 World Justice News 0

The Court of Appeal has ruled the UK government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful. Rwanda had not provided sufficient safeguards to prove it is a “safe third country”, senior judges ruled […]

At least 150 arrested following protests in France over fatal police shooting of teenager

June 29, 2023 World Justice News 0

At least 150 people have been arrested in France following a second night of protests after a 17-year-old driver was killed by police. The Paris suburb of Nanterre, where the boy was fatally shot following […]

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 […]

Human Rights

Under-16s in UK will be banned from social media from early 2027

June 16, 2026 0

Millions of children in the UK will be forced off social media after the government announced it would ban under-16s from accessing a range of platforms. Apps including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram will become inaccessible […]

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Andy Pilley: English football club owner of Fleetwood Town jailed for fraud

US court orders $146m penalty over 500,000 missing silver coins

France riots: Burning car used in ram-raid attack on mayor’s home in ‘assassination attempt’

Baltimore shooting: At least two people killed and three critically injured

Protests: Police powers to tackle tactics come into effect

Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health

Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response

Nicholas Rossi: Health of rape suspect unlikely to be ‘barrier’ in extradition to US, psychiatrist tells court

UK Rwanda asylum policy: Court of Appeal rules government’s Rwanda asylum policy unlawful

At least 150 arrested following protests in France over fatal police shooting of teenager