Category : Liberties


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.

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 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.

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.

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The government has officially withdrawn the controversial Legacy and Reconciliation Bill, delivering a major victory for Hillsborough families who fought against what they called a 'betrayal' of the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.

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.

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.

South Korea ends 70-year tattoo ban in landmark ruling

In a historic victory for personal freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the nation's 70-year ban on non-medical tattooing, decriminalising thousands of artists and signalling a cultural shift.

Hillsborough Law 'watered down' in new bill

Exclusive: Ministers accused of betraying Hillsborough families with weakened legal reforms as new bill fails to deliver promised 'duty of candour' for public officials.

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