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Judge who asked rape victim why she didn’t just keep her knees together quits

March 10, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

A Canadian judge who asked a woman why she couldn’t keep her knees together after she alleged sexual assault in a trial has said that he is resigning from the bench. Justice Robin Camp said […]

Nova Scotia judge under fire for claiming ‘a drunk can consent’ in sex-assault case

March 3, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

A Nova Scotia judge is facing a firestorm of criticism after declaring “clearly, a drunk can consent” as he acquitted a Halifax taxi driver of sexually assaulting a female passenger who was so intoxicated that […]

Cosby, a year later: Will he seek deal or prepare for trial?

December 30, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby is starting 2017 in a legal dragnet that has only tightened around him since his stunning arrest a year ago. Cosby was charged with aggravated sexual assault on Dec. […]

Alberta judge criticized for acquitting suspect in sexual assault case takes early retirement

December 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

RED DEER, ALTA.—A judge who came under fire from Alberta’s appeal court for ruling a rape complainant in a sexual assault case consented after tiring from fighting off her attacker has decided to take early […]

Judge To Hear Closing Arguments In ‘Knees Together’ Sexual Assault Retrial

November 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

By: Bill Graveland Closing arguments are expected today in a sexual assault retrial that was ordered after controversial comments by a judge during the initial trial. Alexander Wagar, 29, was acquitted in 2014 by Judge […]

Retrial Begins in Sex Assault Case that Led to Review of Canadian Judge’s Conduct

November 7, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

The sexual assault case that caused a judicial hearing over the controversial comments of Justice Robin Camp is back in court today for retrial. Justice Camp acquitted the defendant of sexual assault in 2014 after concluding the man’s version […]

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War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

May 3, 2026 0

Lawyers acting for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic are awaiting a decision by a UN court on their bid to release him from jail in The Hague on the grounds he is near […]

Human Rights

US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

May 2, 2026 0

A US court has issued an order significantly restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail. Friday’s decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated a requirement that abortion pills be obtained […]

Human Rights

The British Renters’ Rights Act comes into force – what it means for tenants and landlords

May 1, 2026 0

Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, new laws giving tenants more rights start on Friday 1 May 2026. The Renters’ Rights Act aims to give more stability […]