Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.
The US Department of Justice has initiated a civil investigation into the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, examining potential racial discrimination and excessive use of force within its policing practices.
The US Department of Justice has opened a sweeping civil rights investigation into the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, focusing on use of force and policing practices after the fatal shooting of a man who was seeking help.
In a groundbreaking decision, Hong Kong's top court grants parental rights to a non-biological mother in a same-sex couple, setting a new precedent for LGBTQ+ families in the region after a four-year legal battle.
A New York doctor is at the centre of a fierce legal battle after Texas authorities issued an arrest warrant over an alleged abortion, testing the limits of interstate law and reproductive rights in post-Roe America.
Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham demands Labour urgently improve its workers' rights package, warning that failing to fulfil this key election promise would be a 'betrayal' of voters.
A wealthy businessman's campaign of harassment against his neighbours, which included spraying them with water and destroying a birdhouse, has ended with a restraining order. Read the full story of this suburban dispute turned legal battle.
A UK man faces a staggering £100,000 legal bill after his neighbour mistakenly received a single piece of his mail, leading to a devastating property dispute. Discover how a simple postal error unravelled into a financial catastrophe.
Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.
The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.
A damning Institute for Government report reveals the Civil Service's flagship graduate scheme is failing to attract top talent, risking the future of UK policymaking. Discover the critical reforms needed.
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces a major legal and political storm over her controversial 'New Deal for Working People'. Top human rights barristers warn her plan to strengthen union power could violate fundamental rights and cripple the UK econom
The incredible true story of Stephen Valentine, the ordinary man who took on the British police in a groundbreaking legal battle over wrongful arrest and emerged victorious, changing the landscape of citizen rights.
Exclusive: President Trump's new appointees to the National Labor Relations Board are poised to dismantle decades of pro-union precedent, threatening a dramatic rollback of American workers' rights and union power.
Exclusive: A senior Scottish Government official is under fire for a £150,000 salary and a generous hybrid working arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and 'fat-cat' culture within the SNP administration.
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
A massive 'March for Australia' protest is planned for London on August 31st, organised by the Freedom Alliance, in solidarity with Australians suffering under some of the world's most extreme lockdown measures.
Millions of UK consumers gain powerful new rights as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act becomes law, tackling subscription traps and fake reviews.
Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.
A Ministry of Defence civil servant is taking six colleagues to an employment tribunal, alleging a farewell card signed with messages like 'good luck' and 'all the best' was a calculated act of bullying and harassment in a case that could redefine workpla
A landmark lawsuit claims the Trump-era Justice Department pressured Tennessee police to arrest Hispanic drivers for minor offences, a policy allegedly designed to boost immigration enforcement.
The US Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into allegations of attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Fulton County, Georgia.
Essential guide to UK property law and neighbour disputes. Discover your legal rights regarding overhanging branches, boundary issues, and the crucial 'right to light' regulations every homeowner must know.
The Metropolitan Police is under fire after arresting peaceful protesters outside the Old Bailey for informing the public about their full legal rights as jurors. The move, condemned by MPs and civil liberties groups, raises serious questions about freedo
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal Donald Trump's controversial strategy to deploy a massive federalised police and National Guard presence in Washington D.C. to combat crime, a move critics label as authoritarian and a threat to civil liberties.
The Metropolitan Police is significantly expanding its use of live facial recognition technology on London's streets, aiming to tackle serious crime but raising major concerns from civil liberty groups over privacy and accuracy.
Exclusive: The Christian Institute faces a major backlash after demanding a ban on Civil Service Pride lanyards, accusing the government of 'virtue signalling' and triggering a fierce debate on LGBTQ+ inclusion in Whitehall.
Jackson, Mississippi faces a devastating public health emergency as its water system fails, leaving 150,000 residents without safe drinking water. The ACLU files a federal lawsuit demanding immediate action.
Amid rising tensions, experts warn that safeguarding the right to peaceful protest is essential to uphold democratic values and civil liberties.
A transgender athlete in the US is taking legal action after being removed from a college track team, alleging discrimination and violation of civil rights.