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John Bercow: Formal complaint lodged against former Commons Speaker

January 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

A complaint has been made against former Commons Speaker John Bercow by a previous senior adviser. Lord Lisvane, who served as Clerk of the House between 2011 and 2014, said he submitted the formal complaint […]

Harvey Weinstein trial: Defence hits back after graphic prosecution claims

January 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

The trial of ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has begun in earnest in New York with graphic prosecution statements on his alleged crimes. Prosecutor Meghan Hast said he was a “seasoned” sexual predator with vulnerable actresses […]

Impeachment: Democrats reject witness swap in Trump trial

January 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

US Democrats have ruled out a “witness swap” with Republicans in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Lawmakers who are seeking to remove the president from office hope to hear testimony from his former National Security […]

Myanmar Rohingya: World court orders prevention of genocide

January 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered measures to prevent the genocide of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar (formerly Burma). The decision comes despite de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi defending her country against […]

Mexican butterfly activist’s disappearance: 53 police detained

January 22, 2020 World Justice News 0

In Mexico, 53 local police officers are being questioned over the disappearance of environmental activist Homero Gómez. Mr Gómez, who manages a butterfly sanctuary in the central town of Ocampo, was last seen on 13 […]

Meng Wanzhou case: Huawei executive’s extradition hearings begin

January 22, 2020 World Justice News 0

A Canadian court has begun hearing the case of a senior Huawei executive fighting extradition to the United States. Meng Wanzhou, 47, made no comment as she arrived at a Vancouver courthouse on Monday for […]

Trump impeachment trial set to open in US Senate – What you need to know

January 21, 2020 World Justice News 0

For only the third time in history, an American president is facing an impeachment trial, with hearings set to start on Tuesday at 13:00 (18:00 GMT). Such a trial could, in theory, lead to President […]

Isabel dos Santos: Africa’s richest woman ‘ripped off Angola’

January 20, 2020 World Justice News 0

By BBC Panorama Team Leaked documents reveal how Africa’s richest woman made her fortune through exploiting her own country, and corruption. Isabel dos Santos got access to lucrative deals involving land, oil, diamonds and telecoms […]

Trump impeachment: Legal team says charges ‘brazen and unlawful’

January 18, 2020 World Justice News 0

US President Donald Trump’s legal team has given its first formal response to the impeachment charges against him, describing the case as a “dangerous attack” on democracy. The document said the impeachment articles failed to […]

Delta Air Lines sued by California teachers over fuel dump

January 18, 2020 World Justice News 0

Four teachers are suing Delta Air Lines after one of its aircraft dumped fuel over schools as it made an emergency landing. The flight was forced to return to Los Angeles International Airport because of […]

Human Rights

US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

May 2, 2026 0

A US court has issued an order significantly restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail. Friday’s decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated a requirement that abortion pills be obtained […]

Human Rights

The British Renters’ Rights Act comes into force – what it means for tenants and landlords

May 1, 2026 0

Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, new laws giving tenants more rights start on Friday 1 May 2026. The Renters’ Rights Act aims to give more stability […]

Human Rights

Nine held in religious group modern slavery raid

April 29, 2026 0

Nine people have been arrested over allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery among members of a religious group in Cheshire. More than 500 officers were involved in raids at three addresses, […]

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John Bercow: Formal complaint lodged against former Commons Speaker

Harvey Weinstein trial: Defence hits back after graphic prosecution claims

Impeachment: Democrats reject witness swap in Trump trial

Myanmar Rohingya: World court orders prevention of genocide

Mexican butterfly activist’s disappearance: 53 police detained

Meng Wanzhou case: Huawei executive’s extradition hearings begin

Trump impeachment trial set to open in US Senate – What you need to know

Isabel dos Santos: Africa’s richest woman ‘ripped off Angola’

Trump impeachment: Legal team says charges ‘brazen and unlawful’

Delta Air Lines sued by California teachers over fuel dump