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 […]

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Under-16s in UK will be banned from social media from early 2027

June 16, 2026 0

Millions of children in the UK will be forced off social media after the government announced it would ban under-16s from accessing a range of platforms. Apps including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram will become inaccessible […]

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Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing

June 11, 2026 0

A court in Thailand has found two men guilty of carrying out the country’s worst ever terrorist attack and sentenced them to death. The two men, both from China’s Uyghur minority, were convicted of planning […]

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Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

May 23, 2026 0

A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to a megaprison in El Salvador last year. Abrego Garcia, whose deportation became a major flashpoint in the debate […]