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How a former ‘street kid’ is key to South Africa’s police corruption inquiry

July 15, 2026 World Justice News 0

Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s name has haunted the proceedings of South Africa’s major inquiry into alleged police corruption and, if things go to plan on Wednesday, the controversial businessman will at last be questioned himself. He […]

Met Police apologise over Daniel Morgan murder probe

July 19, 2023 World Justice News 0

The Met Police has apologised to the family of private detective Daniel Morgan, who was murdered in 1987. The force has reached a settlement and admitted liability for failings in its investigation of his death. […]

Swedish police charged over fatal shooting of man with Down’s syndrome

April 12, 2019 World Justice News 0

Three Swedish police officers have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man who had Down’s syndrome and autism. Police opened fire on Eric Torell, 20, in response to what they described […]

Sri Lanka police arrest two for bribing life-size cutout

January 4, 2019 World Justice News 0

Sri Lankan police have arrested two people who posted a Facebook video showing one of them pretending to give a bribe to a traffic police cutout. In the footage, a motorcyclist is seen offering money […]

Mexico town’s entire police force detained after murder

June 25, 2018 World Justice News 0

The entire police force of the Mexican town of Ocampo has been detained on suspicion of involvement in the murder of a mayoral candidate. Fernando Ángeles Juárez, 64, was shot dead by unknown gunmen on […]

‘Despicable acts’ at rogue US police unit

February 13, 2018 World Justice News 0

A federal jury has found two Baltimore police officers guilty for their role in a sprawling police corruption case that involved robbing city residents. Daniel Hersl and Marcus Taylor were convicted of racketeering and robbery […]

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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) […]

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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 […]