Criminal Cases Review Commission

New suspect identified in 1996 murder of Lin and Megan Russell

July 26, 2026 World Justice News 0

Two witnesses have identified their own relative as a new suspect in the murder of Lin Russell and her six-year-old daughter in Kent 30 years ago. Dr Russell and her two daughters were attacked with […]

More criminal charges being considered over baby deaths at Lucy Letby hospitals

July 2, 2025 World Justice News 0

Prosecutors are considering whether to bring further criminal charges against Lucy Letby over the deaths of babies at two hospitals where she worked The Crown Prosecution Service said it had received “a full file of […]

Brain-damaged man who was jailed for life in 1991 over murder has conviction quashed

September 11, 2024 World Justice News 0

A brain-damaged man jailed for life for murder as a teenager has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal. Oliver Campbell was jailed in 1991 for murdering shopkeeper Baldev Hoondle in Hackney, east […]

Lin and Megan Russell murders: Fresh review for convicted killer Michael Stone

October 7, 2023 World Justice News 0

Michael Stone’s convictions for the murders of Lin Russell and her daughter Megan will be reviewed again after confessions from serial killer Levi Bellfield. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), an independent investigator of potential […]

Human Rights

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

Human Rights

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

Human Rights

France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]