impeachment – Page 4 – World Justice News

Trump impeachment: Lawmakers see ‘troubling’ whistleblower complaint

September 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

Members of US Congress have seen for the first time a whistleblower complaint against Donald Trump that has led to calls for his impeachment. One Democrat described it as “disturbing” while a Republican said it […]

Corey Lewandowski: Ex-Trump aide stonewalls impeachment hearing

September 18, 2019 World Justice News 0

A former Trump campaign manager has lashed out at Democrats during the first congressional hearings to explore possible impeachment of the president. Corey Lewandowski repeatedly refused to answer questions during an ill-tempered House of Representatives […]

Impeached West Virginia Supreme Court Judges

West Virginia votes to impeach state Supreme Court justices

August 15, 2018 World Justice News 0

Lawmakers in West Virginia have voted to impeach all four justices on the state’s Supreme Court for failing to carry out their duties. Three justices now face an impeachment trial in the Senate while a […]

South African court delivers Zuma impeachment blow

December 29, 2017 World Justice News 0

South Africa’s top court has found that parliament failed to comply with its duties in holding President Jacob Zuma accountable over a public funding case. The ruling said parliament must now set out rules for […]

Human Rights

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

September 22, 2026 0

A Rwandan man, who has been living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. Dr […]

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 […]