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Star Hobson murder: Savannah Brockhill jailed for 25 years

December 15, 2021 World Justice News 0

A woman who murdered her partner’s 16-month-old daughter has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years. Savannah Brockhill caused “catastrophic” injuries to Star Hobson, whose mother Frankie Smith was sentenced to eight years for […]

Gender-neutral passports: Campaigner Christie Elan-Cane loses Supreme Court case

December 15, 2021 World Justice News 0

A campaigner has lost a Supreme Court case challenging the government’s refusal to issue gender neutral passports. Christie Elan-Cane said the application process breaches human rights laws by not allowing an “X” option. But the court […]

Malta becomes first EU nation to legalise cannabis

December 15, 2021 World Justice News 0

Malta has become the first EU country to legalise the cultivation and personal use of cannabis. Adults will be allowed to carry up to seven grams of cannabis, and grow no more than four plants […]

Toronto police release video of ‘suspect’ in billionaires’ 2017 murders

December 14, 2021 World Justice News 0

Toronto police have asked for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in the high-profile murders of a Canadian billionaire and his wife. Barry Sherman, 75, and Honey Sherman, 70, were found strangled in their […]

National Lottery scratch card fraud: Men jailed over £4m jackpot claim

December 14, 2021 World Justice News 0

Two men who bought a National Lottery scratch card using stolen debit card details and then tried to claim the £4m jackpot they revealed have been jailed. Jon Watson, of Bolton, and Mark Goodram went […]

Human Rights Act: UK government unveils reform proposals

December 14, 2021 World Justice News 0

The government has launched what it says will be “common sense” reforms to the Human Rights Act that will “restore confidence” in the legal system. The proposals commit to staying within the European Convention on Human […]

Star Hobson: Savannah Brockhill guilty of murder

December 14, 2021 World Justice News 0

A woman has been found guilty of murdering her partner’s 16-month-old daughter after months of physical abuse. Savannah Brockhill inflicted “catastrophic” injuries on Star Hobson, whose mother was also convicted of causing or allowing her […]

Kim Kardashian passes California ‘baby bar’ law exam

December 13, 2021 World Justice News 0

Kim Kardashian is one step closer to her dream of becoming a lawyer after revealing she has passed a key law exam on her fourth attempt. The reality TV star and businesswoman posted the news […]

Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas case to go before UK court

December 13, 2021 World Justice News 0

The case of Anne Sacoolas, the US national charged over the death of motorcyclist Harry Dunn, is to be heard by a UK court, prosecutors have said. Mr Dunn, 19, died in a crash with […]

Inger Stoejberg: Jail for Danish ex-minister for asylum separations

December 13, 2021 World Justice News 0

A former Danish immigration minister has been found guilty of illegally separating young asylum-seeking couples in a landmark impeachment trial. Judges ruled Inger Stoejberg’s decision in 2016 to separate couples was unlawful and jailed her […]

Human Rights

Britain’s assisted dying bill fails to become law as it runs out of time but supporters vow to continue fighting

April 25, 2026 0

Assisted dying will not become a law in England and Wales after the bill ran out of time for debate. The landmark legislation, which has been making its way through parliament for the past year-and-a-half, had […]

Human Rights

Facial recognition to be ‘rolled out’ across UK after human rights challenge fails

April 22, 2026 0

Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology. The case against the Metropolitan Police’s use of live facial […]

Canada

Canadian ‘online poison seller’ Kenneth Law to have ‘murder charges dropped in plea deal’

April 19, 2026 0

A Canadian chef accused of supplying deadly substances to people around the world who have taken their own lives will have murder charges dropped as part of a plea deal, his lawyer has said. Kenneth […]

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Star Hobson murder: Savannah Brockhill jailed for 25 years

Gender-neutral passports: Campaigner Christie Elan-Cane loses Supreme Court case

Malta becomes first EU nation to legalise cannabis

Toronto police release video of ‘suspect’ in billionaires’ 2017 murders

National Lottery scratch card fraud: Men jailed over £4m jackpot claim

Human Rights Act: UK government unveils reform proposals

Star Hobson: Savannah Brockhill guilty of murder

Kim Kardashian passes California ‘baby bar’ law exam

Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas case to go before UK court

Inger Stoejberg: Jail for Danish ex-minister for asylum separations