UK's Chemical Castration Law for Sex Offenders Explained
Exclusive: Judges in England and Wales granted powerful new sentencing options, including chemical castration and whole-life orders for worst sex offenders under landmark legislation.
Category : Liberties
Man Retracts False Confession in Charlie Kirk Shooting
Exclusive: A man who falsely confessed to the shooting of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has retracted his statement, throwing the high-profile US investigation into confusion and raising serious questions about interrogation methods.
Taliban carries out public executions in Afghanistan
The Taliban has publicly executed two men and flogged 14 others in northern Afghanistan's Balkh province, marking a severe return to Sharia law punishments and raising major human rights concerns.
Pussy Riot Members Jailed for Anti-War Protest
Two members of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot have been sentenced to prison for an anti-war demonstration in a Moscow supermarket, highlighting the Kremlin's ongoing crackdown on dissent.
Not Guilty Pleas in Palestine Action Placard Case
Three individuals charged under new public order laws for displaying Palestine Action placards near Parliament plead not guilty, setting stage for landmark free speech trial.
Streeting: 'Free Speech' Cannot Shield Racism and Homophobia
Wes Streeting issues a stark warning against the weaponisation of free speech to spread hate, urging a national reckoning on rising intolerance in British politics and society.
Far-Right Activist Arrested for Threatening Charlie Kirk
George Zinn, a far-right activist, has been apprehended by the FBI and charged after allegedly making death threats against Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The arrest follows a concerning pattern of online threats within political movements.
Pussy Riot Members Jailed for Anti-War Protest
Two members of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot have been sentenced to prison for an anti-war performance in a Moscow supermarket, amid a continued Kremlin crackdown on dissent over the Ukraine invasion.
Kazakhstan outlaws bride kidnapping with new prison sentences
Kazakhstan has criminalised the archaic practice of non-consensual bride kidnapping, imposing harsh prison sentences in a landmark legal shift that addresses a tradition famously satirised in the Borat films.
Starmer vows Hillsborough Law to rebalance justice system
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges a new 'Hillsborough Law' to tilt the scales of justice towards ordinary families in public inquiries, following a powerful meeting with bereaved relatives.
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.
Charlie Kirk's security confronted by police at Utah event
Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk's security detail was confronted by police during a Utah university event, sparking controversy over free speech and event security protocols.
Zambia arrests over 25 for witchcraft in major police operation
Zambian authorities have arrested more than 25 people, including a 72-year-old, in a major crackdown on alleged witchcraft practices in the capital, Lusaka. President Hichilema's government faces scrutiny over its stance on traditional beliefs.
Constance Marten's Secretive Cult Childhood Revealed
Exclusive: Constance Marten's harrowing childhood within a secretive Christian cult, the 'Brethren', is revealed as the missing baby trial continues, exposing a life of extreme control and isolation.
See It. Say It. Sorted. slogan stays in £3m campaign refresh
The UK government's flagship anti-terror campaign, 'See It. Say It. Sorted.', is receiving a significant £3 million refresh for its digital era transformation, yet its divisive slogan remains firmly in place, sparking renewed debate.
Lammy: Hillsborough Law will punish serious wrongdoing
Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces landmark 'Hillsborough Law' to end impunity for public authorities and create a legal duty of candour, forcing transparency in official investigations.
Trump Calls for Arrests Over Flag Burning
Former President Donald Trump has sparked a major constitutional debate by demanding the arrest and potential loss of citizenship for anyone who burns the American flag, directly challenging First Amendment protections.
Armed Intruder Arrested Near Trump's Mar-a-Lago Residence
Exclusive: An armed man was apprehended near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, sparking a furious response from the former President over his 'insufficient' Secret Service protection. The incident raises serious questions about national security protoc
Hillsborough Law: Duty of Candour Bill Heads to Parliament
The Hillsborough Law, a new bill mandating a legal 'duty of candour' on public officials, will be presented to Parliament. It aims to prevent future cover-ups like the one following the 1989 disaster that claimed 97 lives.
Starmer pledges 'Hillsborough Law' for victims' rights
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer commits to introducing a landmark 'Hillsborough Law' to rebalance the justice system in favour of victims and their families, tackling institutional defensiveness.
Starmer pledges Hillsborough Law to aid victims' families
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer vows to enact a landmark 'Hillsborough Law' if elected, aiming to rebalance the legal system and empower victims' families after long campaigns for justice.
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.
Tribunal: Gender-Critical Beliefs Protected Under Law
In a landmark judgment, an employment tribunal has ruled that gender-critical beliefs are protected under the Equality Act 2010, upholding the right of women to express their views on sex and gender without fear of discrimination.
Cuba's Prison Forced Labour Scandal Exposed
A damning new report uncovers systematic forced labour in Cuban prisons, with inmates compelled to produce lucrative export goods like cigars and charcoal under brutal conditions for the state's profit.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
Trump Declares National Emergency in Washington DC
Former US President Donald Trump invokes national emergency powers in Washington DC, a controversial move that grants sweeping authority to quell protests and unrest, sparking immediate legal and constitutional challenges.
Left-Wing Column Defending Charlie Kirk Suddenly Deleted
A major media platform has removed a contentious opinion piece defending Charlie Kirk's remarks on the Queen's passing, igniting a firestorm over free speech and editorial censorship.
Kirk Condemns 'Liberal Assassination' in Cancel Culture Warning
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk issues a stark warning from London, branding cancel culture a form of 'liberal assassination' that threatens free speech and democratic values in the UK and beyond.
Charlie Kirk backlash over comments on gay teen's suicide
Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk faces fierce backlash after suggesting the suicide of a gay Utah teenager, which prompted a governor's plea for kindness, was 'predictable' and tied to 'moral nihilism' of the left.
Badenoch's Landmark Free Speech Law to Combat Woke Culture
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches a powerful defence of British liberties, pledging a new law to protect free speech from cancel culture and 'phantom' hate incidents in a major stand for fundamental values.
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