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Detective jailed for filming sex act in child’s bedroom

August 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

A detective has been jailed for filming performing a sex act on himself in a child’s bedroom while on duty. Bedfordshire Police Detective Constable Jamal Hassan, 36, admitted four counts of misconduct in public office. […]

Barcelona attack: Key suspect Moussa Oukabir confirmed dead

August 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

The key suspect in Thursday’s Barcelona attack, Moussa Oukabir, has been named as one of five men killed by police in the other attack site, Cambrils. Police had earlier said they were searching for Oukabir […]

Spain Terror Attacks: 14 die in Barcelona and Cambrils Police kill suspects in 2nd attack

August 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

Fourteen people died and dozens were hurt when a van hit crowds on Las Ramblas, Barcelona on Thursday. The driver fled and is still at large. Spanish police say they have also killed five suspected […]

10-year-old rape victim denied abortion by Indian Supreme Court given birth to baby girl

August 17, 2017 World Justice News 0

A 10-year-old rape victim who was denied permission for an abortion by the Indian Supreme Court last month has given birth to a baby girl. The girl is not aware that she has given birth. […]

Judge denies appellate bond for Dalia Dippolito

August 16, 2017 World Justice News 0

Palm Beach County Judge Glenn Kelley denied a request from the Boynton Beach woman’s attorneys for an appellate bond while she appeals her 16-year prison sentence for hiring an undercover police officer, who was posing as a […]

Court rules mother can ditch child’s middle name

August 16, 2017 World Justice News 0

A woman can get rid of her child’s middle name because of its “association with a notorious public figure”, a judge has ruled. The mother argued the name, which cannot be known for legal reasons, […]

App iTrump wins trademark fight against Trump Organization

August 16, 2017 World Justice News 0

An app developer appears to have prevailed in a long-running trademark war against the US president’s business operation. The creator of iTrump first clashed with the Trump Organization in January 2011, when the billionaire’s lawyers alleged […]

Manchester attack: ‘Hero’ denies bank card and mobile phone theft

August 16, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man who was hailed a hero after the Manchester Arena attack has denied stealing a bank card and mobile phone at the venue on the night of the blast. Chris Parker, 33, of no […]

Model kidnap: Police arrest suspect’s brother

August 16, 2017 World Justice News 0

The brother of the alleged captor of British model Chloe Ayling has been arrested, police have said. Michal Konrad Herba, 36, was held on a European Arrest Warrant at an address in Tividale, West Midlands. […]

US wholesaler Costco facing $19.4m damages bill for infringing Tiffany engagement rings trademark

August 16, 2017 World Justice News 0

US wholesaler Costco is facing a $19.4m (£15m) bill for damages after jewellery chain Tiffany sued it for infringing its trademark by selling “Tiffany” engagement rings. The ruling by a US district judge is the […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]

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Detective jailed for filming sex act in child’s bedroom

Barcelona attack: Key suspect Moussa Oukabir confirmed dead

Spain Terror Attacks: 14 die in Barcelona and Cambrils Police kill suspects in 2nd attack

10-year-old rape victim denied abortion by Indian Supreme Court given birth to baby girl

Judge denies appellate bond for Dalia Dippolito

Court rules mother can ditch child’s middle name

App iTrump wins trademark fight against Trump Organization

Manchester attack: ‘Hero’ denies bank card and mobile phone theft

Model kidnap: Police arrest suspect’s brother

US wholesaler Costco facing $19.4m damages bill for infringing Tiffany engagement rings trademark