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Former Scottish National Party chief executive Peter Murrell accused of embezzling £459,000 over 12-year period

February 14, 2026 World Justice News 0

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is facing a charge of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a period of more than 12 years, it has emerged. Details of the case against Murrell, the estranged […]

Peter Murrell husband of former Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement

April 20, 2024 World Justice News 0

The husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party. Peter Murrell, 59, was taken into custody at 09:13 on Thursday and […]

Stagecoach Group co-founder Dame Ann Gloag charged in connection with human trafficking investigation

January 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

Dame Ann Gloag, co-founder of Stagecoach Group, has been charged in connection with a human trafficking investigation. A Police Scotland spokesman said: “On 19 January 2023, four individuals were charged in connection with an investigation into alleged human […]

Peter Tobin: Serial killer dies after falling ill in prison, aged 76

October 8, 2022 World Justice News 0

Serial killer Peter Tobin has died aged 76, sources have told the BBC. Tobin was convicted of raping and murdering Polish student Angelika Kluk, 23, and hiding her body under the floor of a Glasgow […]

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 […]

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 […]