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David Grier sues for £7m over charge in Rangers fraud case

April 7, 2021 World Justice News 0

A business consultant has told a court that his arrest during the probe into Craig Whyte’s takeover of Rangers was a “career ending moment”. David Grier was arrested in November 2014 but was later acquitted […]

Earl of Strathmore jailed for sex attack at Glamis Castle home

February 23, 2021 World Justice News 0

A Scottish earl has been jailed for 10 months for sexually assaulting a woman at his ancestral home in Angus. The Earl of Strathmore, Simon Bowes-Lyon, forced his way into the sleeping woman’s room during […]

New safe space for child victims of crime in Scotland

April 5, 2020 World Justice News 0

A new centre designed to support child victims and witnesses of crime is to be opened in Scotland. Children will be able to be interviewed in the child-friendly facility, away from police stations and courtrooms. […]

Coronavirus: Scotland plan to release prisoners early

March 28, 2020 World Justice News 0

Prisoners nearing the end of their sentences may be released as early as next week to halt the spread of coronavirus in Scotland’s jails. Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf told The Nine staff absences due to the rate […]

Clara Ponsati: Spanish PM to be called as witness

December 13, 2019 World Justice News 0

The prime minister and former prime minister of Spain will be called to give evidence in the case of an academic facing extradition to Spain. Clara Ponsati faces a charge of sedition over her role […]

Former Scotland first minister Alex Salmond accused of sexual assaults on 10 women

November 21, 2019 World Justice News 0

Alex Salmond has appeared in court charged with carrying out a series of sexual offences against 10 women while serving as Scotland’s first minister. Mr Salmond faced a total of 14 charges at the High […]

Brexit: Scottish judges rule Parliament suspension is unlawful

September 11, 2019 World Justice News 0

Boris Johnson’s suspension of the UK Parliament is unlawful, Scotland’s highest civil court has ruled. A panel of three judges at the Court of Session found in favour of a cross-party group of politicians who […]

Killer who ‘liked’ being a murderer is jailed for life

August 1, 2019 World Justice News 0

A killer who stabbed a man to death then boasted: “I am a murderer and I like it” has been jailed for life. Daniel Brown attacked Daryl Nimmo, 25, at a flat in Dalry, North […]

Natalie McGarry: Former SNP MP jailed for embezzlement

June 6, 2019 World Justice News 0

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry has been jailed for 18 months for embezzling money from pro-independence groups. McGarry admitted embezzling more than £25,600 – including donations intended for a foodbank. This included £21,000 from Women […]

Electrotherapy warning over bogus psychiatrist Zholia Alemi

May 20, 2019 World Justice News 0

A bogus psychiatrist who treated hundreds of patients in Scotland may have referred some for needless electro-convulsive therapy, Scotland’s chief medical officer has warned. Dr Catherine Calderwood said others may have been detained under the […]

Australia

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

October 26, 2026 0

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite – the salty yeast-based spread that has become a national symbol. Andre McKechnie argued […]

Human Rights

Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa

October 16, 2026 0

A pastor and his wife have been arrested in South Africa after 200 people, some in chains, were found held at a suspected illegal rehabilitation centre in the north-eastern part of the country. The facility, […]

Human Rights

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy

October 15, 2026 0

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the UK if the east African country’s government does not accept more returns of small boat migrants and foreign national offenders. From Thursday, […]