Jimmy Lai – World Justice News

Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong mogul pleads not guilty to national security crimes

January 2, 2024 World Justice News 0

Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai has pleaded not guilty after a case against him resumed on Tuesday. Mr Lai, 76, faces life imprisonment if found guilty of threatening Hong Kong’s national security and […]

Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to one year for pro-democracy protests

April 16, 2021 World Justice News 0

Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after being found guilty of unauthorised assembly. Mr Lai was one of several activists in court on Friday who were […]

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested

August 10, 2020 World Justice News 0

Hong Kong business tycoon Jimmy Lai has been arrested for suspected collusion with foreign forces, his aide has said. Mark Simon said the businessman was held under the controversial national security law imposed by China […]

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 […]