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Execution stay for cancer-hit Alabama inmate with damaged veins

February 23, 2018 World Justice News 0

The US Supreme Court has reportedly granted a temporary stay of execution to a cancer-stricken death row inmate in the state of Alabama. Doyle Lee Hamm, 61, argued his veins were too damaged from cancer […]

Pair jailed for UK Christmas homemade bomb attack plan

February 22, 2018 World Justice News 0

A couple has been jailed for plotting a terror attack in the UK using a homemade bomb over Christmas. Munir Mohammed, from Derby, was handed a life sentence, with a minimum of 14 years. Pharmacist […]

Comedian being sued by ex-husband after using material about their marriage

February 21, 2018 World Justice News 0

An award-winning comedian is being sued for £30,000 by her ex-husband after using material about their marriage in a show at the Edinburgh Fringe. Louise Beamont, whose stage name is Reay, has been accused by […]

US teenager jailed for smuggling tiger across Mexico border

February 21, 2018 World Justice News 0

A US teenager has been sentenced to six months in prison after he was found guilty of trying to smuggle a Bengal tiger cub across the US-Mexico border. The six-week-old cub was found in a […]

Five officers killed in South Africa police station raid

February 21, 2018 World Justice News 0

Five police officers and a soldier have been shot dead during a raid on their station in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. In a statement, the South African Government News Agency said three officers were killed instantly. […]

John Worboys case: Met Police loses ‘landmark’ appeal

February 21, 2018 World Justice News 0

The Met Police has lost an appeal at the Supreme Court against two victims of black cab rapist John Worboys who won compensation for its failings. The women were raped by Worboys in 2003 and […]

Trump pushes for ban on gun ‘bump stocks’

February 20, 2018 World Justice News 0

US President Donald Trump has signed an order to ban bump-stock devices, which were used by a gunman who killed 58 Las Vegas concert-goers last year. Speaking at the White House, Mr Trump said he […]

Trump-Russia inquiry: Lawyer Alex van der Zwaan charged

February 20, 2018 World Justice News 0

A London-based lawyer has been charged with making false statements to investigators looking at links between Donald Trump’s election campaign team and Russia. Court documents allege that Alex van der Zwaan made the false statements […]

Woman pleads guilty after ambulance abuse note

February 20, 2018 World Justice News 0

A 26-year-old woman who verbally abused paramedics and left a foul-mouthed note on their ambulance in Stoke-on-Trent has admitted a public order offence. Kirsty Sharman, of Parsonage Street, also accepted writing the handwritten message, which […]

Radiotherapy overdose: Man awarded £7m damages

February 20, 2018 World Justice News 0

A man left with a brain injury after being given double the intended dose of radiotherapy is to receive £7m in compensation. The 40-year-old was left with problems with his mobility, dexterity, vision, speech and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Execution stay for cancer-hit Alabama inmate with damaged veins

Pair jailed for UK Christmas homemade bomb attack plan

Comedian being sued by ex-husband after using material about their marriage

US teenager jailed for smuggling tiger across Mexico border

Five officers killed in South Africa police station raid

John Worboys case: Met Police loses ‘landmark’ appeal

Trump pushes for ban on gun ‘bump stocks’

Trump-Russia inquiry: Lawyer Alex van der Zwaan charged

Woman pleads guilty after ambulance abuse note

Radiotherapy overdose: Man awarded £7m damages