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Protests: Police powers to tackle tactics come into effect

July 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

New measures aimed at curbing protest methods often used by environmental groups have come into effect. Police in England and Wales now have powers to move protesters who disrupt transport, while offenders could face three […]

Criminal barristers in England and Wales vote to go on all-out strike

August 22, 2022 World Justice News 0

Barristers have voted to go on an indefinite, uninterrupted strike in England and Wales from next month. The walkout by members of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) will begin on 5 September. Until now, members […]

Three jailed for doctor’s homophobic murder

March 25, 2022 World Justice News 0

Two men and a 17-year-old girl have been jailed for life for the homophobic murder of a doctor in a city centre park. Psychiatrist Dr Gary Jenkins, 54, was attacked in Cardiff’s Bute Park on […]

Lawyer blaming drink-driving on tea jailed and banned

October 9, 2021 World Justice News 0

A lawyer who was almost four times over the drink-drive limit has been jailed for 10 weeks. Louise Taylor, 41, of Holmes Chapel Road, Sandbach, claimed she had been drinking a friend’s home-made Kombucha tea […]

New protest bill may breach Human Rights

June 22, 2021 World Justice News 0

The government should drop its “disproportionate” plan to ban noisy protests in England and Wales, a parliamentary committee has warned. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill would also introduce powers to deal with demonstrations […]

Rural crime: Bodycams for farmers as they fight rural crime

May 23, 2021 World Justice News 0

Farmers across Wales are turning to technology to fight rural crime – including wearing bodycams. A recent survey by NFU Cymru found that 31% of farmers had invested at least £1,000 in crime prevention measures […]

Ryan Giggs charged with assaulting two women

April 24, 2021 World Justice News 0

Wales manager and former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs has been charged with assaulting two women. He is accused of causing actual bodily harm to a woman in her 30s and common assault of a […]

South Wales Police: Banwen rave organisers fined £10,000

August 30, 2020 World Justice News 0

The organisers of a rural rave which attracted 3,000 people from around the UK have been fined £10,000 – days after tougher penalties came into force. Police criticised the “irresponsible” actions of those at the […]

Coronavirus: No jury trials longer than three days in England and Wales

March 18, 2020 World Justice News 0

No new Crown Court trials will take place in England and Wales if they are expected to last longer than three days, following concerns from lawyers amid the coronavirus crisis. They had urged a halt […]

Coronavirus: Halt jury trials in England and Wales, say barristers

March 17, 2020 World Justice News 0

Barristers have demanded a halt to jury trials in England and Wales to stop “Russian roulette” with the health of legal staff, jurors and the public. The Scottish government has already announced no new jury […]

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 […]