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Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas case to go before UK court

December 13, 2021 World Justice News 0

The case of Anne Sacoolas, the US national charged over the death of motorcyclist Harry Dunn, is to be heard by a UK court, prosecutors have said. Mr Dunn, 19, died in a crash with […]

Ex-Rochdale footballer jailed for 24 years for child rapes

September 27, 2021 World Justice News 0

A footballer has been jailed for 24 years for “gruesome” sex attacks on six victims as young as seven. Jonathan Diba-Musangu, 23, who used to be on Rochdale AFC’s books, raped the seven-year-old girl in […]

Alan Foster, Donald Denton and Peter Metcalf

Hillsborough trial: Men acquitted as judge rules no case to answer

May 26, 2021 World Justice News 0

Two retired police officers and an ex-solicitor accused of altering police statements after the Hillsborough disaster have been acquitted. Retired Ch Supt Donald Denton, retired Det Ch Insp Alan Foster and former solicitor Peter Metcalf […]

Court of Appeal rejects claim CPS approach to rape prosecution was ‘unlawful’

March 15, 2021 World Justice News 0

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a legal challenge against the Crown Prosecution Service over its policy on prosecuting serious sexual offences. End Violence Against Women had said the CPS’ move away from a “merits-based […]

Anne Sacoolas: Harry Dunn suspect ‘willing to do community service’

March 9, 2021 World Justice News 0

The suspect in the death of Harry Dunn would be willing to do community service and make a “contribution” in his memory, her lawyer has said. Mr Dunn, 19, died in a crash near RAF […]

Harry Dunn: UK makes extradition request to US

January 10, 2020 World Justice News 0

The Home Office has requested the extradition of a US woman to be charged with causing death by dangerous driving of British motorcyclist Harry Dunn. Mr Dunn, 19, died in a road crash in Northamptonshire […]

Crackdown on online hate crimes announced

August 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

Online hate crimes should be treated as seriously as abuse committed face-to-face, prosecutors in England and Wales have been told. Revising its guidance for prosecutors, the Crown Prosecution Service said the impact of tweeting abuse […]

Honour Based Violence Reports To Police Reveal Only Minority Of Alleged Crimes Result In Charge

November 14, 2016 zoshinuk 0

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request to British police forces has revealed only 3% of reported incidents of so-called ‘honour’ based violence resulted in charges, in some areas and that police and the Crown Prosecution Service […]

Human Rights

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

September 22, 2026 0

A Rwandan man, who has been living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. Dr […]

Human Rights

UK MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

September 14, 2026 0

A cross-party group of MPs and peers has identified human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), arguing existing laws are ill-equipped to address the technology’s rapid growth. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) […]

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 […]