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Harry Dunn: Justice for family three years after crash death

December 9, 2022 World Justice News 0

Three years on from the death of teenager Harry Dunn, who died after a car crashed into his motorbike outside a US military base in the UK, a US citizen has admitted responsibility. She was […]

Harry Dunn: US driver will not attend sentencing in person

December 6, 2022 World Justice News 0

A woman who killed a motorcyclist will not attend a sentencing hearing in person after advice from her employer, the United States government. Anne Sacoolas, 45, admitted causing the death of Harry Dunn, 19, by careless driving […]

Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas admits causing crash death

October 20, 2022 World Justice News 0

A US citizen has admitted being responsible for the death of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn in a case that caused a diplomatic row between the US and British governments. Anne Sacoolas, 45, pleaded guilty at […]

Harry Dunn crash: US citizen appears in court

September 29, 2022 World Justice News 0

A US citizen has appeared in court to face a charge of causing the death of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn by dangerous driving. Anne Sacoolas, 45, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court via videolink from the […]

Grandfather killer jailed in first televised English sentencing

July 28, 2022 World Justice News 0

A “very damaged man” has been jailed for killing his bedbound grandfather in a knife attack, in the first filmed sentencing in England and Wales. Ben Oliver stabbed his 74-year-old grandfather to death in Mottingham, […]

Lauren Saint George guilty of killing baby girl Lily-Mai

July 25, 2022 World Justice News 0

A depressed mother has avoided jail after being found guilty of killing her baby girl, who died days after being discharged into her care against the advice of healthcare professionals. Lily-Mai Hurrell Saint George sustained […]

Barristers walk out of courts in strike over pay

June 27, 2022 World Justice News 0

Barristers in criminal cases have gone on strike across England and Wales in a long-running dispute over pay. Eight out of 10 cases at London’s Old Bailey were disrupted by the walkout, barristers outside the […]

Sabina Nessa: Man jailed for life for murdering London teacher

April 8, 2022 World Justice News 0

A man who drove to London in order to attack a stranger has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 36 years for the murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa. Koci Selamaj, […]

Kyrell Matthews: Mum and partner jailed for killing toddler son

March 25, 2022 World Justice News 0

A man who murdered his ex-girlfriend’s two-year-old son has been jailed for life after the couple’s horrific abuse was captured on secret recordings. Kyrell Matthews died in October 2019 with 41 rib fractures and internal […]

Imran Ahmad Khan: Wakefield MP charged with sex assault on boy

June 18, 2021 World Justice News 0

A Conservative MP is to stand trial charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in 2008. Imran Ahmad Khan, MP for Wakefield in West Yorkshire, denies sexually touching the teenager in Staffordshire. The 47-year-old appeared […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]