EU Court: Polish Tribunal Not Independent
The EU's top court has ruled Poland's Constitutional Tribunal lacks independence due to politicised appointments. The decision pressures Warsaw to enact reforms.
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Inside Guardian Weekly: Trump's Erosion of Global Order
Explore the final Guardian Weekly of 2025, analysing Trump's impact on international law, the Sydney attack, and the year's inspiring health and community advances. Get 1/3 off a gift subscription.
New law: Killers of ex-officers face whole life orders
The government closes a legal loophole after the murder of former prison officer Lenny Scott. Killers motivated by a victim's past role will now face whole life sentences. Read the full story.
Teen executes murderer in Taliban public killing
A 13-year-old boy executed a convicted murderer in a Taliban public killing before 80,000 spectators in Afghanistan. Read the full report on the regime's return to brutal 'eye for an eye' justice.
Slovenia's Security Law Creates Roma 'Zones'
Slovenia passes controversial 'Šutar law' granting police sweeping powers in Roma neighbourhoods, sparking discrimination accusations from human rights groups. Read the full analysis.
Scottish Abortion Review Proposes Major Law Changes
A Scottish Government review proposes decriminalising abortion and allowing terminations post-24 weeks with two doctors' approval. Discover the controversial recommendations and reactions.
New UK Law Could Make Employers Protect Staff from Stalkers
Businesses could be legally required to protect employees from stalkers following Gracie Spinks' murder, as campaigners push for 'Suzy's Law' reforms in workplace safety legislation.
Iris Law's stunning bikini birthday beach photos
Daughter of Jude Law showcases her incredible figure in sheer cover-up and skimpy bikini bottoms during sun-drenched birthday celebrations on the beach
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.
Awaab's Law: New rights for tenants against mould
Groundbreaking new legislation inspired by tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak gives UK tenants legal power to demand urgent repairs for dangerous damp and mould within strict timeframes.
France votes to define consent in law after landmark case
French parliament passes landmark legislation explicitly defining sexual consent after high-profile case reveals legal gaps. New 'presumption of non-consent' represents major victory for women's rights.
Trump's Venezuela Naval Plan Breaches International Law
Former President Donald Trump's alleged proposal to deploy US naval vessels against Venezuela represents a seismic shift in foreign policy approach, raising critical questions about sovereignty and the future of international relations.
Iris Law's Victoria's Secret diva demands revealed
Exclusive details reveal Iris Law's specific backstage requirements for her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut, from temperature-controlled dressing rooms to particular snack preferences, as the nepotism baby model makes her lingerie brand entrance.
Gaza War: The Urgent Need for International Justice
As the Gaza conflict continues, mounting evidence of potential war crimes underscores the urgent need for international accountability through tribunals and ceasefire enforcement.
ICJ: Israel's Gaza blockade illegal, must allow aid
The International Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling declaring Israel's blockade of Gaza a breach of international law and ordering immediate humanitarian aid access to the besieged territory.
Your rights when a neighbour's tree hangs over your garden
Discover exactly what you can and cannot do when a neighbour's tree encroaches on your property, from trimming branches to legal disputes.
South Africa files genocide case against Israel at UN court
In a landmark legal move, South Africa brings Israel before the UN's top court alleging genocide in Gaza, while Israel prepares a robust defence against what it calls 'blood libel' accusations.
Iran thief to lose four fingers despite victim's forgiveness
A Iranian court has ordered the amputation of four fingers from a convicted thief, ignoring both the victim's forgiveness and international human rights concerns in a brutal application of Sharia law.
Iris Law's stunning sheer corset at London party
Jude Law's daughter Iris Law made a breathtaking appearance at a celebrity-packed London event, turning heads in a daring sheer black corset and sharing sweet family insights.
Amal Clooney beams as niece graduates law school with distinction
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney celebrates as her 23-year-old niece Mia follows in her footsteps, graduating with distinction from the same London law school that launched her own illustrious career.
Widow's crusade could transform UK tree safety laws
Exclusive: Heartbroken widow campaigns for legal change after husband crushed by falling tree branch during family walk, exposing dangerous gap in property law.
Man wins 26-year legal battle for longest street name property
After more than two decades of legal disputes, a British man has secured the title to his remarkable property featuring the world's longest street address in a landmark property case.
No-fault divorce revolution transforms UK marriage laws
Groundbreaking reforms to marriage laws will introduce no-fault divorce in England and Wales, ending the blame game and reducing conflict for separating couples. Discover how this historic change will modernise family courts.
Court finds issues with NSW Police strip searches
A landmark court ruling has exposed systemic issues with NSW Police strip search practices, prompting urgent calls for reform and raising serious human rights concerns.
Gaza Conflict: A Historical Genocide Comparison
An in-depth examination reveals how the Gaza conflict's casualty figures and destruction scale compare to some of history's most devastating genocides, raising urgent questions about international response and civilian protection.
NSW Police Commissioner Faces Resignation Calls Over Leadership
Pressure mounts on NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb as senior officers and political figures question her leadership following controversial remarks and case management.
Lawyer Reveals Your Rights to Prune a Neighbour's Tree
A property lawyer explains the legal dos and don'ts of dealing with overhanging branches from a neighbour's garden, including when you can prune and who keeps the cuttings.
Mum pays £3k after mother-in-law's wedding sabotage
A bride's mother was forced to pay £3,000 after her mother-in-law secretly invited 12 extra guests, then cancelled their flights when told they weren't welcome. The shocking family feud erupted just weeks before the wedding.
Swinney: UK's Israel position 'unconscionable'
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney launches scathing attack on UK government's position, accusing it of ignoring international law and human suffering in Gaza. He challenges Keir Starmer to clarify Labour's stance ahead of general election.
Jay Slater's Mum Calls for New Law Against Online Trolls
The grieving mother of Jay Slater is campaigning for a radical new law to crack down on online conspiracy theorists and armchair detectives who spread malicious misinformation about missing persons cases.
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