Category : Liberties


Jury trials face axe despite proving man's innocence

A juror reveals how a jury uncovered police evidence flaws to free an innocent man, as government plans to scrap jury trials threaten this cornerstone of British justice. Read the full investigation.

White House Launches 'Media Bias Tracker'

The White House unveils a 'media bias tracker' naming CBS News and others as 'Media Offenders of the Week'. Discover the latest escalation in Trump's war with the press.

Thousands join Pro-Palestine march in central London

Thousands of Pro-Palestine protesters marched through central London, chanting and carrying flags. The demonstration, part of the International Day of Solidarity, saw clashes with police. Read the full story.

UN accuses Israel of 'de facto' torture policy

A damning UN report details Israel's 'organised and widespread torture' of Palestinians, including dog attacks and sexual violence. Read the full investigation into alleged war crimes.

EHRC impasse over gender guidance sparks discord

Internal conflict at UK's human rights watchdog over delayed single-sex spaces guidance distracts from pressing issues like far-right rise. New appointments could reshape approach.

Blind Date: 15-Year Hiatus Ends with Puffin Plans

Sarah and Russell's blind date after a 15-year gap was a whirlwind of chat, tapas, and a potential friendship built on visiting east coast puffins. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com

Australian Senator suspended for burka protest

Australian Senator Pauline Hanson suspended for 7 days after wearing burka in parliament protest. The One Nation leader defends her controversial stance on face coverings.

German court rules secret sauna filming is legal

A shock ruling in Germany has declared covert filming of nude women in public saunas legal, sparking national outrage and calls for urgent legal reform. Join the petition for change.

BBC Scotland trigger warning sparks impartiality row

BBC Scotland faces backlash after issuing a 'trigger warning' before an interview with nurse Sandie Peggie's lawyer Naomi Cunningham. Critics accuse the broadcaster of breaching impartiality guidelines.

BBC accused of censorship over Reith lecture edit

Historian Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of cowardice after it removed his description of Donald Trump as 'most openly corrupt president'. Read the full story on this media controversy.

Quebec bans public prayer in new secularism law

Quebec intensifies its secularism laws with Bill 9, banning public prayer and religious symbols. Critics argue it disproportionately targets Muslims. Discover the full implications.

Botched US execution took 43 agonising minutes

Clayton Lockett's botched lethal injection in Oklahoma took 43 minutes, covering the chamber in blood and sparking a national debate on execution methods. Read the full investigation.

Press Freedom Under Attack Worldwide

Journalists face unprecedented threats from Gaza to America. This erosion of press freedom could happen anywhere. Learn why we must defend media liberty now.

Amnesty: Gaza Genocide Continues Post-Ceasefire

Amnesty International accuses Israel of ongoing genocide in Gaza despite the truce, with 352 Palestinians killed since the ceasefire. Read the full report and international response.

BBC bans staff from quoting Trump 'corruption' line

Dutch writer Rutger Bregman accuses the BBC of cowardice after it censored his Reith Lecture. The corporation now forbids journalists from repeating the removed line about Donald Trump's alleged corruption.

Labour's Jury Trial Plans Spark Trust Row

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick accuses the Government of not trusting the public over reported plans to restrict jury trials. Discover the details of the Leveson review and the political battle.

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