World Justice News

Mother of Archie Battersbee jailed for driving motorist off road

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

The mother of Archie Battersbee, the 12-year-old who died after a High Court battle, has been jailed for driving a motorist into a tree. Hollie Dance, 50, tailed the victim for miles before running him […]

British Olympic sprinter in court over alleged drugs supply and cryptocurrency scam

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

British sprinter and Olympian has been charged with belonging to an organised crime group running a cryptocurrency scam. CJ Ujah, who represented Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, is also accused of supplying […]

Ex-CIA officer accused of stealing 300 gold bars worth $40m

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance has been accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40m (£29.6m) and stashing them in his home. Officials also seized around $2m (£1.5m) […]

FIFA investigated by two US states over World Cup ticket prices and seating

June 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

FIFA is facing an investigation by the states of New York and New Jersey over World Cup 2026 ticket prices and the accuracy of seat locations. New York attorney general, Letitia James, and New Jersey […]

Former member of German militant group jailed for armed robberies after decades on the run

May 27, 2026 World Justice News 0

A former member of the German militant group Red Army Faction (RAF) has been jailed for 13 years for carrying out a string of armed robberies between 1999 and 2016. Daniela Klette, 67, was finally […]

Peter Murrell arriving at the High Court in Edinburgh

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400k from the party

May 25, 2026 World Justice News 0

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from the party. Murrell, the estranged husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday. Peter Murrell’s […]

‘Ancient’ statues fraud foiled by fake paperwork

May 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

A fraudster who tried to sell bogus ancient statues to Sotheby’s was foiled when his fake accompanying paperwork was found to be written with printing methods that were 25 years too modern, a court heard. […]

Most people seeking green cards must now apply from outside US

May 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

The US has announced a new policy that means most immigrants seeking a green card will have to leave the country and apply at an embassy or consulate abroad. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) […]

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

May 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to a megaprison in El Salvador last year. Abrego Garcia, whose deportation became a major flashpoint in the debate […]

Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows

May 21, 2026 World Justice News 0

Unprecedented employment tribunal service delays in England and Wales mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years for their case to be heard. Expert lawyers say there must now be radical […]

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 […]

Human Rights

Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing

June 11, 2026 0

A court in Thailand has found two men guilty of carrying out the country’s worst ever terrorist attack and sentenced them to death. The two men, both from China’s Uyghur minority, were convicted of planning […]

Human Rights

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

May 23, 2026 0

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Articles by World Justice News

Mother of Archie Battersbee jailed for driving motorist off road

British Olympic sprinter in court over alleged drugs supply and cryptocurrency scam

Ex-CIA officer accused of stealing 300 gold bars worth $40m

FIFA investigated by two US states over World Cup ticket prices and seating

Former member of German militant group jailed for armed robberies after decades on the run

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400k from the party

‘Ancient’ statues fraud foiled by fake paperwork

Most people seeking green cards must now apply from outside US

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows