Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is driven largely by criminal networks that use violence and intimidation against those who try to stop them, and the government is failing to protect both the defenders and the rainforest itself, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.
New sentencing guidelines that will see the courts in England and Wales take full account of the harm caused by arson attacks on historic buildings or criminal damage leading to severe disruption of public services have been published by the Sentencing Council.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called on the Indian authorities to shed all possible light on the murder of Chandan Tiwari, a journalist who was beaten to death after receiving threats in connection with his reporting.
At least 207 people were murdered trying to protect their homes and communities from mining, agribusiness and other destructive industries in 2017, says Global Witness.