Zimbabwe's controversial child punishment law sparks outcry
Zimbabwe faces international condemnation as it implements legislation allowing harsh punishments for children, raising serious concerns about juvenile justice and human rights violations.
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UK Supreme Court rejects transgender rights appeal
Britain's highest court has rejected a landmark case seeking to expand transgender rights, dealing a significant setback to gender recognition reform efforts across the UK.
Starmer's Labour accused of crushing protest rights
Keir Starmer's government faces mounting criticism over its approach to protest rights, with experts warning of a dangerous erosion of civil liberties in the UK.
Trump Demands National Guard for Portland Protests
Former President Donald Trump calls for immediate National Guard intervention in Portland following violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement, raising concerns about civil liberties.
MPs target TikTok over UK 'union-busting' claims
Cross-party politicians demand investigation into TikTok's alleged suppression of workers' rights and union recognition efforts at their UK offices.
Judge quashes Koran burning conviction in free speech defence
A British judge has overturned the conviction of a man who burned a Koran, declaring the right to offend is fundamental to free speech in landmark case testing UK liberties.
Starmer axes top civil servants in Whitehall shake-up
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes sweeping changes to senior civil service roles, removing key officials including Simon Case and Mark Sedwill in dramatic Whitehall overhaul.
NSW Court Ruling Threatens Peaceful Protest Rights
A landmark legal decision in New South Wales could dramatically reshape protest rights, raising alarm among civil liberties groups about the future of democratic dissent.
Lammy scraps employment tribunal fees permanently
Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms government will not reintroduce controversial employment tribunal fees, protecting workers' access to justice in significant policy reversal.
Man appeals Quran burning conviction in free speech case
A London man convicted for burning the Quran while shouting anti-Islamic remarks challenges his sentence, claiming violation of his right to free speech in landmark legal case.
Trump Demands National Guard in Portland and Chicago
Former President Donald Trump calls for immediate National Guard intervention in Democratic-led cities facing escalating violence, criticising leadership failures.
Portland 'I Can't Breathe' protests turn confrontational
Tensions flared in Portland as demonstrators protesting police conduct faced off against officers in dramatic nighttime confrontations, marking a resurgence of civil unrest in the city.
Tory Minister's Civil Service Comments Spark Constitutional Row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride faces backlash after suggesting civil servants should implement Tory policies 'in a way that is consistent with their objectives' in major breach of ministerial code.
Tory Ministers Launch Attack on Human Rights Convention
Senior Conservatives launch explosive attack on European human rights rules, exposing deep party divisions over Britain's legal sovereignty and immigration policy.
Starmer pledges to keep Britain in human rights convention
Keir Starmer commits to keeping Britain in the European Convention on Human Rights as Conservative voices grow louder for withdrawal, setting up a major constitutional battle over fundamental rights protections.
Farage demands UK quit ECHR as Tories clash
Nigel Farage has thrown down the gauntlet to Rishi Sunak, demanding the UK withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights as Conservative ministers publicly disagree over the controversial move.
Georgia Court protects Gullah Geechee land rights
In a historic ruling, Georgia's highest court has strengthened legal protections for ancestral lands of the Gullah Geechee community, marking a significant victory in the fight against discriminatory property laws.
Court finds issues with NSW Police strip searches
A landmark court ruling has exposed systemic issues with NSW Police strip search practices, prompting urgent calls for reform and raising serious human rights concerns.
Starmer: Labour will defend ECHR membership
Keir Starmer commits to protecting Britain's membership in the European Convention on Human Rights, setting up a major political clash over immigration and sovereignty.
Byron Bay festival strip search of teen sparks outrage
Exclusive: A mother's fury erupts as her 17-year-old daughter undergoes controversial strip search at Splendour in the Grass festival, raising serious questions about police procedures and youth safety at major events.
Hong Kong enacts controversial national security law
Hong Kong implements sweeping new security legislation, raising concerns about further erosion of civil liberties and international business confidence in the former British colony.
California Grants Police Power to Enforce Mask Ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs controversial new legislation granting law enforcement authority to enforce mask-wearing bans in most public settings, sparking intense civil liberties debate.
Starmer's Human Rights Act Overhaul: Democratic Liability?
Exclusive analysis reveals Sir Keir Starmer's controversial plans to expand the Human Rights Act could trigger a constitutional crisis, empowering unelected judges over Parliament and jeopardising national security.
LAPD fires projectiles at immigration protesters
The Los Angeles Police Department is under investigation after officers used kinetic impact projectiles and chemical agents to disperse a peaceful immigration rights protest, leaving multiple demonstrators injured.
Supreme Court Rules on Trans Rights in Single-Sex Spaces
The UK Supreme Court has rejected a landmark case seeking to redefine access to single-sex spaces, delivering a pivotal judgment with far-reaching implications for transgender rights, equality law, and service providers across Britain.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
2025 Law School Rankings: Cambridge Beats Oxford to Top Spot
The Complete University Guide 2025 unveils a dramatic reshuffle in law school rankings. Discover which institutions are rising, which are falling, and where future legal minds should apply.
UK's Top Civil Engineering Universities 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table ranks UK universities for civil engineering. Discover which institutions lead in teaching, research, and graduate prospects in this comprehensive guide for future engineers.
California Enforces Sweeping Public Mask Ban
California Governor's new law bans masks in most public spaces to combat crime, igniting a fierce clash between law enforcement needs and civil liberties concerns. Critics warn it criminalises vulnerable groups and health-conscious citizens.
UK Government Unveils Radical ECHR Reform Plan
The Conservative government has proposed a major overhaul of its relationship with the European Court of Human Rights, aiming to assert parliamentary sovereignty and curb the court's influence over UK law.
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