Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.
In a landmark ruling for civil liberties, a political activist has successfully overturned his conviction for burning a Quran during a protest, sparking debate about free speech boundaries in Britain.
A landmark legal decision in New South Wales could dramatically reshape protest rights, raising alarm among civil liberties groups about the future of democratic dissent.
Rawiri Waititi leads Māori Party in stirring traditional performance challenging government policies, creating historic parliamentary moment
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Scotland Yard faces criticism after officers demanded personal details from Jewish demonstrators protesting outside a London hotel hosting a pro-Israel event, raising serious concerns about protest rights and community policing.
Dramatic scenes unfolded as police made multiple arrests during a Palestine Action demonstration, including elderly protesters who claim they were peacefully exercising their right to protest.
Prominent US climate group Sunrise Movement warns of escalating authoritarian tactics targeting environmental activists, drawing parallels to historical suppression of social movements.
Major Italian cities face widespread disruption as unions stage 24-hour general strike protesting Israel's military action in Gaza while demanding better domestic employment conditions.
A Manchester protest where Jewish groups confronted pro-Palestine activists has ignited a crucial conversation about protest rights, community safety, and political expression in Britain.
A Florida activist made a dramatic statement by stripping to a bikini during a school board meeting to protest controversial book bans and educational censorship in the state.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces criminal charges after being accused of striking a Green Party local election candidate during a heated anti-Israel demonstration in central London. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an internal inv
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
A British homeowner in a quiet residential street has draped his property in Union Jack flags in a dramatic protest against illegal immigration, sparking local debate and council attention.
Thousands of protesters descended upon central London in a dramatic demonstration against Donald Trump, featuring giant nappy-clad effigies, 'MAGA' drags, and placards branding the former President a fascist.
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.
Former Neighbours star Holly Valance makes controversial appearance alongside activist Tommy Robinson at London's anti-mass migration rally, calling for stricter border controls.
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
Central London became a battleground as hundreds of anti-migrant protesters and counter-demonstrators faced off in a tense standoff near the Houses of Parliament, requiring a significant Metropolitan Police intervention to maintain order.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in London as activists protesting the DSEI arms fair clashed with Metropolitan Police. Watch footage of the scuffles and arrests.
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Metropolitan Police make multiple arrests in central London as a pro-Palestinian protest, officially banned by the Home Secretary, goes ahead. Clashes erupt near government buildings.
A mother's desperate protest at a Travelodge over her daughter's mental health care leads to her arrest. The incident highlights growing concerns over NHS patient welfare and police intervention.
Hundreds of Palestine Action protesters have stormed and shut down a key UK arms factory in Kent, demanding an end to weapons supplies to Israel. Live updates as activists scale the roof and chain themselves to gates.
The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.
Hundreds of activists from Palestine Action clashed with police in a major London protest against the banning of their group. The demonstration, held outside the Home Office, saw arrests as tensions flared over the government's controversial decision.
In a bold and unprecedented move, cosmetics giant Lush has closed every one of its 104 UK shops and halted online sales to protest the controversial Public Order Act, calling it a 'perilous' threat to the right to protest.
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