World Justice News

‘Immediate action’ taken after blueprints of prisons in England and Wales leaked on dark web

November 24, 2024 World Justice News 0

“Immediate action” is being taken after blueprints of jail layouts were shared online. The maps detailing the layouts of prisons in England and Wales were leaked on the dark web over the past fortnight, according […]

Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m

November 24, 2024 World Justice News 0

Spain has fined five budget airlines a total of €179m (£149m) for “abusive practices” including charging for hand luggage. Ryanair has been given the largest fine of €108m (£90m), followed by EasyJet’s penalty of €29m […]

Scottish man linked to hacking group ‘Scattered Spider’ among five charged in US

November 24, 2024 World Justice News 0

Prosecutors in the US have revealed criminal charges against five people – including a man from Scotland – alleged to be part of a cybercrime group suspected of stealing millions in cryptocurrency. It is claimed […]

Brazil police formally accuse ex-Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro of alleged coup plot

November 23, 2024 World Justice News 0

Ex-Brazilian president Brazil and some of his closest allies have been formally accused of allegedly plotting a coup, after he lost the 2022 presidential election. Bolsonaro’s vice-presidential candidate Walter Braga Netto and 35 other people […]

Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor

November 23, 2024 World Justice News 0

A woman who accused Conor McGregor of raping her has won her claim against him for damages in a civil case. A jury found that the Irish mixed martial arts fighter assaulted Nikita Hand in […]

Nigeria wants extradition of separatist arrested in Finland

November 23, 2024 World Justice News 0

Nigerian officials say they will seek the extradition of a controversial leader of a banned secessionist movement in Nigeria following his arrest in Finland on terrorism charges. Simon Ekpa, a Finnish citizen of Nigerian origin, […]

Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax

November 22, 2024 World Justice News 0

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned a conviction against actor Jussie Smollett, who prosecutors accused of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 in Chicago. Smollett, who is black and gay, was convicted […]

Wolverhampton people smuggling suspect arrest

People-smuggling suspect facing extradition bid

November 22, 2024 World Justice News 0

A man arrested in Wolverhampton on suspicion of being involved a people-smuggling network is facing extradition proceedings. The National Crime Agency (NCA) said 35-year-old Iraqi national Hussam Al Ramli was detained at his home in […]

Arrest warrants issued for Israeli PM Netanyahu and former defence secretary Gallant and senior Hamas commander over alleged war crimes

November 22, 2024 World Justice News 0

Arrest warrants have been issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defence secretary Yoav Gallant and a senior Hamas commander by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The warrants against the senior Israeli figures are […]

Los Angeles declares itself an immigration ‘sanctuary’

November 20, 2024 World Justice News 0

Los Angeles, the second largest US city, is setting itself up for a standoff with President-elect Donald Trump over immigration. On Tuesday, its city council passed a “sanctuary city” ordinance to bar using local resources […]

Human Rights

Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of miners

February 8, 2026 0

A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay $27m (£20m) to each of the families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949 by the colonial administration in the south-east of the country. The […]

Human Rights

Rape trial puts Norway’s royal family in unwelcome glare of public

February 1, 2026 0

When Marius Borg Høiby stands up in room 250 at Oslo district court on Tuesday, at the start of Norway’s biggest trial in years, he will have no moral support from his closest relatives. His […]

Human Rights

France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex

February 1, 2026 0

France is to enshrine in law the end of so-called “conjugal rights” – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex. A bill approved on Wednesday in the National Assembly adds a clause […]

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Articles by World Justice News

‘Immediate action’ taken after blueprints of prisons in England and Wales leaked on dark web

Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m

Scottish man linked to hacking group ‘Scattered Spider’ among five charged in US

Brazil police formally accuse ex-Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro of alleged coup plot

Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor

Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax

People-smuggling suspect facing extradition bid

Arrest warrants issued for Israeli PM Netanyahu and former defence secretary Gallant and senior Hamas commander over alleged war crimes

Los Angeles declares itself an immigration ‘sanctuary’