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Istanbul’s ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

March 9, 2026 World Justice News 0

The former mayor of Istanbul is due to become the central defendant in a mass corruption trial that his opposition party and rights groups say is politically motivated. Ekrem Imamoglu, 55, faces more than 140 charges […]

Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in jail

May 27, 2025 World Justice News 0

A Canadian man has been sentenced to almost two years in prison for stealing a famous photograph of Sir Winston Churchill known as “The Roaring Lion”. Jeffrey Wood had pleaded guilty to stealing the original […]

Fake UK stamps blamed on Chinese-made counterfeits

April 11, 2024 World Justice News 0

Fake stamps circulating in the UK are originating from China, a senior MP has told the BBC. Reports suggest a rise in complaints that stamps bought from legitimate stores are being deemed counterfeit. Anyone who […]

Robyn Mercer murder: Man jailed for forging victim’s will

October 4, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man has been jailed for forging the will of an antiques dealer who was bludgeoned to death outside her home. Robert Webb, 54, was facing eviction from the home he shared with Robyn Mercer, […]

South Korea: Court denies arrest warrant for Samsung chief

January 19, 2017 zoshinuk 0

A court in South Korea has refused a request by prosecutors to issue an arrest warrant for Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong. The judge ruled early on Thursday that there was insufficient reason to arrest Mr […]

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British Government to impose some form of social media age or functionality restrictions

April 28, 2026 0

The government will “impose some form of age or functionality restrictions” on social media for under-16s even if it stops short of an outright ban, Education Minister Olivia Bailey has said. Ministers proposed further amendments […]

Human Rights

Britain’s assisted dying bill fails to become law as it runs out of time but supporters vow to continue fighting

April 25, 2026 0

Assisted dying will not become a law in England and Wales after the bill ran out of time for debate. The landmark legislation, which has been making its way through parliament for the past year-and-a-half, had […]

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Facial recognition to be ‘rolled out’ across UK after human rights challenge fails

April 22, 2026 0

Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology. The case against the Metropolitan Police’s use of live facial […]