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TV cameras to be allowed in Crown Courts in England and Wales

January 15, 2020 World Justice News 0

TV cameras are to be allowed to film in Crown Courts in England and Wales for the first time. New legislation being laid before Parliament will allow judges’ sentencing remarks in serious high-profile criminal cases […]

‘Whistleblowing’ judge wins landmark appeal at Supreme Court

October 16, 2019 World Justice News 0

A judge, who says she was bullied and had a breakdown after speaking out about government cuts, has won a landmark appeal at the Supreme Court. The court ruled Warrington District Judge Claire Gilham could […]

Nottingham Prison inmate cuts prison officer’s throat

April 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

A prison officer had his throat cut by an inmate at HMP Nottingham, the Ministry of Justice has said. Union officials said it was an “unprovoked attack” by a prisoner with a razor blade. The […]

Tougher sentences for emergency staff attacks

September 13, 2018 World Justice News 0

Maximum prison terms for people found guilty of common assault against emergency workers are to double from six months to a year. Firefighters, police officers, NHS staff and anyone who is attacked while assisting an […]

Violence at Feltham prison drops after sweet rewards

May 9, 2018 World Justice News 0

Levels of violence at a young offenders institution dropped after teenagers were given sweets for good behaviour, inspectors found. Inmates at YOI Feltham, in west London, can select confectionery items from a “merit shop”, inspectors […]

Prison Service finds 225kg of drugs

July 8, 2017 World Justice News 0

Prison officers confiscated about 225kg (496lbs) of drugs in one year, according to the Ministry of Justice. In 2016 20,000 mobile phones and sim cards, which are also contraband, were also seized from prisoners. The […]

Pay Up Or Lose Your Driving Licence Or Passport

December 16, 2016 World Justice News 0

Pay up or lose your driving licence or passport sanctions have been proposed. Law reformers have called for fresh sanctions against divorcees who try to wriggle out of paying their ex-spouses. Ex-husbands and wives who […]

1 Dead And 2 Critical In Prison Fight

October 19, 2016 World Justice News 0

A prisoner has died and two others were critically injured in a stabbing at HMP Pentonville, leading to claims the prison system is in a “dark place”. The man in his 20s died at the […]

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 […]

Human Rights

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 […]