crimes

Venezuela’s government is responsible for crimes against humanity, UN investigators claim 

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Venezuela’s government is responsible for crimes against humanity including murders and torture, UN investigators claim Experts issued a report which says President Maduro and his ministers were aware of crimes committed by security forces and intelligence agencies   It further alleged high-level authorities had power over the forces and agencies, making top officials responsible   Maduro’s government … Read more

Amazo launches Counterfeit Crimes Unit in a bid to stop bootleggers from hawking knockoffs

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Amazon launches a new Counterfeit Crimes Unit in a bid to stop bootleggers from hawking knockoffs on its platform Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit will fight the sale of bootleg products It consists of lawyers, data scientists, and investigators The division will focus on civil lawsuits and helping law enforcement as well as conducting its own … Read more

No more British troops will be prosecuted over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

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No more British troops will be prosecuted over Afghanistan war crimes, Veteran’s minister Johnny Mercer says after £10m probe was closed without bringing any charges Inquiry by Royal Military Police found no evidence with which to bring charges At peak, investigation looked into 675 criminal allegations from 159 people Comes as UK government proposes laws … Read more

‘We WERE complicit in Nazi crimes’, German branch of Catholic Church admits in ‘confession of guilt’

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The Catholic Church in Germany has admitted making itself ‘complicit in the war’ by not opposing the Nazi regime, a new report reveals. For decades the Catholic Church has been accused of staying silent over the crimes of the Nazis and even acting to ‘bolster’ the Third Reich. In response, the Church has long defended World … Read more

Germany: Syrian ex-secret police go on trial for war crimes

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Women were raped and male prisoners tortured and murdered in a Syrian prison, a German court has heard.   The revelations were made as two former members of Syria’s secret police went on trial today accused of crimes against humanity for their role in a government-run detention centre where large numbers of opposition protesters were tortured. … Read more

UK has waived diplomatic immunity for 13 Brits accused of crimes in the US since 1999

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The Foreign Office has waived diplomatic immunity for 13 British citizens accused of crimes in the US since 1999 – despite Washington refusing to extradite ex-CIA spy Anna Sacoolas for hitting and killing Harry Dunn The Foreign Office has waived the immunity of Brits accused of crimes as a goodwill gesture to the United States … Read more

Fury as police stop solving crimes due to staff sicknes

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Police have been warning shopkeepers not to sell Easter eggs as ‘overzealous’ enforcement during the coronavirus lockdown continues today. Officers in several parts of the country have shocked retailers by trying to stop them from selling they consider non-essential, including chocolate gifts, even though there is no official guidance from the Government. These include Easter eggs, … Read more

Police chief warns that crimes will have to be ignored to enforce draconian coronavirus lockdown

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Police officers have started using powers to disperse crowds of more than two to halt the spread of coronavirus. Fines of up to £1,000 are planned for those who flout rules announced by the Prime Minister last night putting strict limits on when people are able to leave the house, and banning public gatherings. And … Read more