Iranian man shot dead after burning Khamenei picture
Shocking footage emerges of Iranian protester being fatally shot after setting fire to picture of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei during anti-regime demonstration.
Category : Liberties
Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Memphis
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, halting the controversial deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis following protests over a police killing.
Secret Court Order Hides Afghan Data Leak Details
Exclusive: A powerful superinjunction is hiding details of a significant data breach affecting Afghan citizens who aided UK forces, sparking serious questions about transparency and democratic accountability.
Prague Archbishop calls Vaclav Havel a communist persecutor
Czech religious leaders face backlash after controversial comments about the former president and democracy icon Vaclav Havel, causing public outrage and political condemnation.
Tory ECHR exit would create 'outlaw state' - Labour
Shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns Conservative proposals to leave ECHR as BBC analysis reveals UK would join Belarus as only European nation outside convention.
Tommy Robinson cleared of terror offence
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been found not guilty of terror-related charges after a dramatic trial at the Old Bailey. The controversial activist was accused of encouraging support for a banned organisation.
Tommy Robinson cleared of terror phone code charge
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been acquitted of failing to disclose phone passcodes to counter-terror police, in a case that raises questions about digital privacy and security powers.
Tommy Robinson convicted of terror offence
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson faces prison after being convicted of refusing to give police access to his mobile phone upon returning to Britain from abroad.
Palestinian author freed after 32 years imprisonment
After more than three decades behind bars, Palestinian writer Nasser Abu Srour has been released from Israeli custody, returning to a Gaza transformed by conflict and sharing his remarkable story of literary achievement from prison.
British man faces death penalty in India after 6 years
Jagtar Singh Johal's family demands Prime Minister's intervention as Scottish man remains imprisoned in India for six years without trial on controversial charges.
Woman challenges Australia's anti-terror laws in court
A landmark legal battle unfolds as a Sydney woman prosecuted for flying a Hezbollah flag mounts a constitutional challenge against Australia's counter-terrorism legislation, testing the boundaries of national security laws.
UK bans online choking videos targeting women
New legislation makes it illegal to share choking content without consent as authorities crack down on dangerous online trends affecting women's safety.
UK bans strangulation in pornography
New legislation making pornography depicting strangulation a criminal offence comes into force in the UK, marking a significant shift in online safety regulation.
LA Gym Bans Trans Member From Lesbian Area
A Los Angeles fitness centre sparks controversy after excluding a transgender member from women-only spaces, igniting heated debate about LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion policies.
Judge overturns school transgender notification policy
A federal judge has struck down a Pennsylvania school district's policy requiring parental notification when students change their name or pronouns, citing First Amendment violations in a case with national implications.
Starmer delays Hillsborough Law, families devastated
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as the proposed Hillsborough Law, promising legal parity for victims, faces delays despite pre-election pledges. Families express deep disappointment over the stalled legislation.
California adopts IHRA anti-Semitism definition amid debate
Governor Gavin Newsom signs controversial legislation adopting the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, sparking intense debate over free speech protections on California campuses.
CBS News hires armed security for Bari Weiss
The Free Press founder Bari Weiss receives round-the-clock protection from CBS News following escalating digital harassment against journalists covering contentious stories.
6-month jail threat for protesting at MPs' homes
Controversial new legislation could see activists facing half-year jail sentences for protesting near politicians' private residences, sparking fierce civil liberties debates.
Gaza Boy, 8: "I Saw Death in Front of Me"
A young Palestinian boy shares his traumatic experience of surviving an Israeli airstrike that killed his family, as UK politicians debate arms exports to Israel.
Hillsborough Bill Scrapped in Government U-turn
The government has officially withdrawn the controversial Legacy and Reconciliation Bill, delivering a major victory for Hillsborough families who fought against what they called a 'betrayal' of the 97 victims.
Joey Barton X posts crossed line into crime, court told
Former footballer Joey Barton faces criminal charges over social media posts as prosecutors argue his X comments targeted female pundits with 'threatening and abusive' language that constituted a criminal offence.
Starmer: Hillsborough Law in first 100 days as PM
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer commits to introducing the Hillsborough Law within his first 100 days in office, delivering justice for victims' families after decades of campaigning.
Equality watchdog's gender guidance 'unworkable'
The Equality and Human Rights Commission faces mounting criticism as its latest guidance on single-sex spaces is declared fundamentally unworkable by legal experts and service providers.
Abuse Footage Revealed at Israeli Detention Camp
Exclusive CCTV footage obtained by The Independent shows disturbing treatment of Palestinian detainees at Israel's Sde Teiman camp, prompting international outcry and military investigations.
National Guard deployed to Portland amid political violence
Governor Tina Kotek authorises National Guard deployment in Portland following political violence, raising concerns about civil liberties and election-related unrest.
Iran child bride faces execution unless £80k paid
A teenage child bride in Iran faces imminent execution unless her family can raise £80,000 in 'blood money' after she killed her abusive husband in self-defence. The shocking case has drawn international condemnation.
Trump's explosive attack on NYC mayor sparks debate
Former President Donald Trump launches extraordinary attack on New York Mayor Eric Adams, reigniting debates about political discourse and constitutional rights in America.
Davey: Conservatives' 'Systematic Assault' on Human Rights
Liberal Democrat leader launches blistering attack on government's human rights record, warning of democratic erosion and vowing to make rights protection a key election issue.
Iran child bride faces execution over blood money
A young Iranian woman faces imminent execution for killing her abusive husband when she was just a child bride, unless her family can raise £80,000 in 'blood money' demanded by the victim's relatives.
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