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🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Former B.C. teacher, 86, to remain imprisoned on child sex offences pending appeal, court rules

An 86-year-old former teacher in British Columbia will remain in prison while awaiting the outcome of his appeal against an eight-year sentence for child sexual offences.

Mar 3 • 12:00 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

British Court Allows Yukos Shareholders to Pursue Russian Assets in $65Bln Dispute

Former Yukos shareholders have received a legal green light from London's High Court to pursue $65 billion in arbitration awards against Russian state assets.

Mar 2 • 13:20 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

B.C. man acquitted of smuggling drugs back into Canada that first left in his rectum

A British Columbia man was acquitted of drug smuggling charges after the judge ruled he was unaware of the drugs in his possession due to fentanyl withdrawal symptoms.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"He had a skiing accident": mistakenly released and accused of rape, a Briton temporarily escapes his trial

A British man, mistakenly released while awaiting trial for rape, misses his court date due to a skiing accident, leading to the postponement of the trial to June.

Feb 25 • 17:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

BA worker accused of masturbating near colleague wins unfair dismissal tribunal

A British Airways employee has won his case for unfair dismissal after he was accused of masturbating near a colleague, with an employment tribunal ruling in his favor following a cleared court case.

Feb 25 • 08:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major rule change for drivers will create 'parking free for all'

Proposed changes to parking regulations in Britain may lead to significant operational disruptions for parking companies and increased congestion in urban areas.

Feb 25 • 06:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Economist magazine says that the STF is involved in a 'huge scandal'

The British magazine The Economist claims that Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) is entangled in a significant scandal linked to suspicions surrounding court ministers and banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Feb 25 • 02:43 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

After historic ruling: Mass arrests may have consequences for British government

The UK Supreme Court has ruled the ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action illegal, prompting concerns of abuse of power and potential lawsuits against the British government.

Feb 24 • 17:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

After historic ruling: Thousands of arrests may have consequences for the British government

The UK Supreme Court's ruling against the ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action raises concerns about power abuse and potential legal claims from activists.

Feb 24 • 17:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, sexual assault charges

British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to additional charges of rape and sexual assault that are said to have occurred in 2009.

Feb 24 • 14:38 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

British comedian pleads not guilty to new assault charges

Russell Brand, the British actor and comedian, has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and another sexual assault in a court hearing in London.

Feb 24 • 14:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK in talks with US over ‘best possible deal’ for British firms amid higher tariffs threat

The UK government is negotiating with the US to secure favorable trade conditions for British firms amidst threats of increased tariffs following a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Feb 22 • 14:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Epstein, new documents shake the Royal Family: Beatrice and Eugenie mentioned

Newly released court documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case reignite global attention on the connections of the late financier with Western power circles, including mentions of British princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

Feb 17 • 16:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The British court orders Argentina to reveal assets to advance in the collection of the GDP coupon

A British court has mandated Argentina to disclose assets as creditors pursue a 1.33 billion euro judgment related to GDP-linked bonds.

Feb 17 • 14:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Palestine Action": They are terrorists for London

The British government seeks to appeal a court ruling that declared the activist group 'Palestine Action' is not a terrorist organization, despite the government's classification of them as such due to their protest actions.

Feb 15 • 16:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

London insists on banning 'Palestine Action' and resumes the ruling

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper defends her decision to ban the organization 'Palestine Action' as a terrorist group, despite a recent court ruling that deemed the ban unlawful.

Feb 15 • 12:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

British Court Invalidates Classification of 'Palestine Action' as a Terrorist Organization

A British court ruled that the classification of 'Palestine Action' as a terrorist organization is illegal and an infringement on freedom of expression.

Feb 14 • 06:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

London court rules in favor of pro-Palestinian group considered terrorist

A London court ruled that the UK's ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, labeled as a terrorist organization by British lawmakers, is illegal, although the ban will temporarily remain in effect pending an appeal by the government.

Feb 13 • 20:45 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The British Supreme Court overturned the designation of a pro-Palestinian organization as a terrorist organization

The UK Supreme Court ruled that the designation of a pro-Palestinian organization as a terrorist organization was unlawful.

Feb 13 • 12:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

British court: Ban on pro-Palestinian group is illegal

A UK court has deemed the government's ban on the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action illegal, citing significant infringements on freedom of expression and assembly.

Feb 13 • 12:27 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Ban on activist group is illegal, British court rules

A British court has ruled that the UK government's decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action and label it as a terrorist organization is illegal.

Feb 13 • 12:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

British justice declares it illegal to consider the Palestine Action group as terrorist

The British High Court has ruled that it is illegal to classify the Palestine Action group as a terrorist organization following a legal challenge.

Feb 13 • 11:41 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

British court: Illegal designation when pro-Palestinian group was labeled as a terrorist organization

A British court ruled that the government unlawfully designated the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.

Feb 13 • 10:27 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Activist group Palestine Action wins court case in the UK

The activist group Palestine Action has won a court case in the UK, where a court ruled that the British government's classification of the group as a terrorist organization was unlawful.

Feb 13 • 10:20 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Activist group Palestine Action won lawsuit in the UK

The UK activist group Palestine Action has won a court case against the British government, which had labeled the group a terrorist organization.

Feb 13 • 10:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

British court: Illegal act when pro-Palestinian group was labeled as a terrorist organization

A British court ruled that the government's designation of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful.

Feb 13 • 10:19 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Court: Illegal to label British pro-Palestinian group as a terrorist organization

A UK court has ruled that the government's designation of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization is unlawful.

Feb 13 • 10:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

US Court Rejects Actions Accusing Neil Gaiman of Sexual Assault

A U.S. federal court has dismissed three lawsuits against British author Neil Gaiman and his ex-wife Amanda Palmer, filed by former nanny Scarlett Pavlovich, citing lack of jurisdiction.

Feb 11 • 16:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The British Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of the largest court reporting archive

The UK Ministry of Justice has mandated the deletion of the Courtsdesk archive, impacting media access and transparency in the judicial system.

Feb 11 • 12:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Lucy, 23, shot dead by her father after argument about Trump

Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old from England, was fatally shot by her father in Texas following an argument over Donald Trump, leading to legal proceedings in the UK after he avoided charges in the US.

Feb 10 • 23:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Did the babysitter molest? Decision made regarding writer Neil Gaiman

U.S. federal judges have dismissed three lawsuits accusing British fantasy writer Neil Gaiman of sexual assault against his children's babysitter in New Zealand four years ago.

Feb 10 • 15:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Surprising Announcement from the British Court

The British court is ready to assist the police in investigating ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for possible breaches of duty and confidentiality.

Feb 9 • 18:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Nigerian Court Orders Britain to Pay £420 Million to 21 Coal Miners Killed By Colonial Administration

A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay £20 million each to the families of 21 coal miners killed in Enugu State in 1949, ruling that the Nigerian government failed to pursue compensation.

Feb 6 • 05:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Nigerian Court Orders Britain to Pay £420 Million to 21 Coal Miners Killed By Colonial Administration

A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay £20 million each to the families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949 due to actions by colonial authorities.

Feb 6 • 05:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trial of defendants accused of killing Bruno and Dom is transferred to Manaus due to risk to jury's impartiality

The Brazilian court has decided to transfer the trial of those accused in the deaths of indigenous activist Bruno Pereira and British journalist Dom Phillips to Manaus amid concerns over jury impartiality and public safety.

Feb 4 • 20:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

British Court Acquits 'Filton 24' Group of Robbery Charges

A British court has acquitted six activists from the 'Filton 24' group of robbery charges related to an incident involving the Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems.

Feb 4 • 18:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A British right-wing party calls for the closure of an Islamic Sharia court in the country

A far-right British party, Britain First, held a protest demanding the closure of an Islamic Sharia court in Warwickshire, sharing footage on social media.

Feb 3 • 15:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

A Briton killed a boy with an electric car, he has been released. 'The car started by itself'

A British driver was acquitted of charges after claiming his electric car accelerated on its own, resulting in the death of a five-year-old boy and serious injury to his own son in London.

Jan 14 • 07:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

UK ‘pays substantial sum’ to tortured Guantánamo Bay detainee

The UK government has reached an out-of-court settlement, paying a significant amount to a Guantánamo Bay detainee who accused British intelligence of complicity in his torture during rendition.

Jan 11 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Video: Police officer used taser and left a 61-year-old quadriplegic after a fall, led to a British court

A police officer in East London used a taser on 61-year-old Leonard Sandiford, resulting in him becoming quadriplegic and facing court proceedings in Britain.

Jan 8 • 14:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Blair pressured officials over case of UK soldiers accused of beating Iraqi man to death, files show

Newly released files reveal that Tony Blair pressured officials to prevent British soldiers accused of beating Iraqi man Baha Mousa to death from facing trial in civil courts.

Dec 30 • 05:00 UTC

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