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Spanish anger as five men acquitted of gang-raping teenager

November 1, 2019 World Justice News 0

A Barcelona court’s decision to acquit five men accused of gang-raping a 14-year-old girl of the charge of sexual assault has provoked outrage. The court ruled out rape because the victim was in an “unconscious […]

Catalonia leaders jailed for sedition by Spanish court

October 14, 2019 World Justice News 0

Spain’s Supreme Court has sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison for sedition over their role in an independence referendum in 2017. Three other defendants were found guilty of […]

Spanish Court Throws Out Copyright Trolling Case

July 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

Spanish ISP Euskaltel has welcomed a decision by a court to throw out a copyright trolling case against one of its customers. The Commercial Court No. 2 of Bilbao dismissed the case due to insufficient […]

Josu Ternera, leader of Eta Basque rebels, arrested in France

May 16, 2019 World Justice News 0

The political leader of the Basque separatist group Eta has been arrested in the French Alps after 17 years on the run, officials say. In a joint French-Spanish police operation, Josu Ternera – whose real […]

Arrests shut down illegal TV streaming gang

March 22, 2019 World Justice News 0

Police raids across Europe have broken up a sophisticated operation that pirated and resold net-based TV (IPTV) channels. Five people have been arrested and dozens of servers shut down as a result of raids in […]

Catalonia independence leaders on trial in Madrid

February 12, 2019 World Justice News 0

A dozen leaders of Catalonia’s failed 2017 independence bid have gone on trial in Madrid, facing charges including rebellion and sedition. If convicted, some could face up to 25 years in prison. The semi-autonomous region […]

José Mourinho tax fraud settled in multi-million deal

February 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

Ex-Manchester United boss José Mourinho has agreed a prison term in Spain for tax fraud but will not go to jail. A one-year prison sentence will instead be exchanged for a fine of €182,500 (£160,160). […]

Ronaldo accepts €18.8m deal over tax evasion

January 22, 2019 World Justice News 0

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has cut a deal with a court in Madrid over tax evasion charges, accepting an €18.8m (£16.6m) fine. A huge media presence met the player outside the court, after a judge […]

Spain court sets doctor free in ‘stolen babies’ case

October 8, 2018 World Justice News 0

A Madrid court has let off a former doctor over stealing newborn babies from their mothers and supplying them to infertile couples. The court found gynaecologist Eduardo Vela, 85, had committed the crimes but charges […]

Jose Mourinho ‘gets suspended jail sentence’ for tax fraud

September 4, 2018 World Justice News 0

Manchester United manager José Mourinho has reached a deal with the Spanish state on a one-year suspended sentence in a long-running tax fraud case, Spain’s El Mundo newspaper reports. The Portuguese national was also fined […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]