Dundee – World Justice News

Briton admits role in plot to steal $8m in virtual currency

April 19, 2026 World Justice News 0

A British man has pleaded guilty to plotting to hack into the computer systems of 12 companies to steal at least $8m (£5.9m) in virtual currency from US victims. Tyler Buchanan, of Dundee, was involved […]

Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge

April 10, 2026 World Justice News 0

A man who was convicted of killing his abused wife after she jumped from a motorway bridge has been jailed for eight years. Kimberly Milne died aged 28 after being struck by multiple vehicles on […]

Grooming gang jailed for raping 10 women

October 28, 2025 World Justice News 0

A Romanian grooming gang led by a “winking, smirking pimp” have been jailed for raping and sexually abusing 10 women in flats across Dundee. The four men and one woman plied their victims – aged […]

Scottish justice secretary ‘open to discussion’ on firework sale ban after Bonfire Night disorder

November 7, 2023 World Justice News 0

Scotland’s justice secretary has said she is “open to discussion” on a ban on the sale of fireworks to the public following widespread disorder on Bonfire Night. Police and firefighters clashed with large groups on […]

Three women raped by same man team up to seek changes to court cases

August 30, 2023 World Justice News 0

Three women who were raped by the same man say their experience of the justice system was so damaging they would think twice about reporting an attack again. Jennifer McCann, Hannah McLaughlan and Hannah Reid […]

Baby decapitated due to doctor’s actions

June 4, 2018 World Justice News 0

An unborn baby was decapitated after a Dundee doctor chose the wrong method of delivery, a tribunal has ruled. Dr Vishnavy Vilvanathan Laxman was a consultant gynaecologist at Ninewells Hospital in March 2014 when the […]

Court orders woman to pay £24,500 to private parking company

April 3, 2017 World Justice News 0

A woman has been ordered by a sheriff to pay a private parking company £24,500 in unpaid parking charges. Carly Mackie ignored hundreds of penalty notices for parking at Dundee’s Waterfront without a permit, claiming […]

Human Rights

War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

May 3, 2026 0

Lawyers acting for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic are awaiting a decision by a UN court on their bid to release him from jail in The Hague on the grounds he is near […]

Human Rights

US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

May 2, 2026 0

A US court has issued an order significantly restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail. Friday’s decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated a requirement that abortion pills be obtained […]

Human Rights

The British Renters’ Rights Act comes into force – what it means for tenants and landlords

May 1, 2026 0

Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, new laws giving tenants more rights start on Friday 1 May 2026. The Renters’ Rights Act aims to give more stability […]