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Tina Malone admits ‘Bulger killer photo’ Facebook post

March 13, 2019 World Justice News 0

Actress Tina Malone has been given a suspended prison sentence after she admitted breaching an injunction protecting the identity of James Bulger’s killer Jon Venables. There is a global ban on publishing anything about the identity of […]

‘Right to rent’ checks breach human rights – High Court

March 1, 2019 World Justice News 0

Rules aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from renting properties are “discriminatory” and breach human rights laws, the High Court has ruled. The “right to rent” scheme, which requires landlords to check the immigration status of […]

High Court judge apologises after falling asleep

February 11, 2019 World Justice News 0

A High Court judge has been given “formal advice” after “momentarily” falling asleep during a hearing. The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) said the conduct of Mrs Justice Parker was found to have the potential […]

Universal Credit: Single mums take government to court

November 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

A single mum who relies on Universal Credit is challenging the government’s benefits scheme for being “irrational”. Danielle Johnson, 25, from West Yorkshire, said: “I have never been this financially unstable before.” With three other […]

Google iPhone data privacy case blocked by High Court

October 8, 2018 World Justice News 0

The High Court has blocked a bid to sue Google for allegedly unlawfully taking data from 4.4 million UK iPhone users. The legal case was mounted by a group called Google You Owe Us, led […]

Electoral Commission got Brexit law wrong over Vote Leave, court rules

September 14, 2018 World Justice News 0

The Electoral Commission let Vote Leave break EU referendum spending laws because the watchdog misinterpreted them, the High Court has ruled. Vote Leave paid £625,000 to clear bills allegedly run up by university student Darren […]

Lauri Love case: Hacking suspect wins extradition appeal

February 5, 2018 World Justice News 0

Alleged computer hacker Lauri Love has won his High Court appeal against his extradition to the US. Mr Love, 32, from Stradishall, Suffolk, who was first arrested in October 2013, is suspected of hacking into […]

High Court Rules Entire Kim Dotcom Spying Operation Was Illegal

August 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

The whole New Zealand-based spying operation against Kim Dotcom and his Megaupload co-defendants was illegal, the High Court has ruled. The revelation appears in a newly released decision, which shows the GCSB spy agency refusing […]

UK High Court Orders New Investigation Into 1995 Death of Private Sean Benton

October 14, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

More than 20 years after he died while undergoing training at Deepcut barracks, the High Court ordered a fresh inquest into the death of Private Sean Benton. A date for the inquest has not been set. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]