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Met Police defend stop and search at London protests

The Metropolitan Police faces scrutiny over Section 60 stop and search authorisations during pro-Palestine demonstrations in Westminster. Critics warn of eroded trust, while police cite preemptive action against potential violence.

Met Police criticised over Palestine protest advice

The Metropolitan Police is under fire after advising pro-Palestine protesters to avoid phrases that could be 'inflammatory'. Critics call it a 'chilling' attack on free speech as the force defends its stance.

AI Spy Cameras Secretly Tracking UK Citizens

An investigation reveals how AI-powered surveillance cameras are proliferating across UK streets, tracking citizens' movements and behaviours without explicit consent, raising urgent questions about privacy and civil liberties.

UK Police Urged to Abandon Live Facial Recognition Tech

A major human rights clash is unfolding as UK police forces are urged to abandon live facial recognition technology. Critics warn of a 'Orwellian real-time surveillance line' being crossed, threatening public privacy and freedoms.

Washington Firefighter's Arrest Sparks Legal Outrage

A decorated Washington firefighter's controversial arrest has ignited a legal firestorm, with his attorneys condemning the detention as unjust and demanding his immediate release amid growing public support.

Court Sides With Protesters in Landmark Ruling Against Govt

In a major ruling for civil liberties, the Court of Appeal has sided with climate protesters, declaring that the government's guidance on what constitutes 'reasonable' protest was unlawful. The decision is a significant blow to the government's crackdown

Qld MPs back police powers for instant DV orders

Queensland Parliament approves controversial legislation granting police authority to issue on-the-spot domestic violence protection orders, sparking intense debate over civil liberties and victim safety.

Trump's Flag-Burning Ban Call Threatens Free Speech

Former US President Donald Trump's renewed call to criminalise flag desecration ignites a fierce debate on the limits of free speech and the First Amendment, drawing strong reactions from civil liberties groups.

45 Arrests via Facial Recognition at Notting Hill Carnival

The Metropolitan Police deployed live facial recognition cameras at Notting Hill Carnival, leading to 45 arrests. The controversial surveillance technology sparked immediate backlash from civil liberties groups, who condemn its use as a 'dystopian' infrin

Notting Hill Carnival Policing Row Erupts

As London's iconic Notting Hill Carnival concludes, a fierce debate erupts over the intense police presence, with community leaders and politicians questioning if heavy-handed tactics are stifling the celebration's spirit and threatening civil liberties.

Trump's Plan to Federalise US Cities Sparks Outrage

Ex-President Donald Trump's radical proposal to deploy the US military on American soil, specifically targeting cities like New York, raises profound constitutional and civil liberty concerns. This analysis delves into the implications of such an unpreced

Met Police Fury Over Jury Rights Protest Arrests

The Metropolitan Police is under fire after arresting peaceful protesters outside the Old Bailey for informing the public about their full legal rights as jurors. The move, condemned by MPs and civil liberties groups, raises serious questions about freedo

Trump's Radical Plan to Deploy National Guard in DC Revealed

Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal Donald Trump's controversial strategy to deploy a massive federalised police and National Guard presence in Washington D.C. to combat crime, a move critics label as authoritarian and a threat to civil liberties.

Met Police Expands Live Facial Recognition in London

The Metropolitan Police is significantly expanding its use of live facial recognition technology on London's streets, aiming to tackle serious crime but raising major concerns from civil liberty groups over privacy and accuracy.

Man wins £13k after wrongful arrest for silent prayer

Thames Valley Police pays substantial compensation to Graham Smith, a charity volunteer falsely arrested for praying silently in his mind near an abortion facility, in a landmark case for freedom of thought.

Govt Uses Suffragettes to Justify Protest Crackdown

Ministers are invoking the legacy of the Suffragettes to justify draconian new laws that would criminalise the very tactics they used. This political stunt is a dangerous rewriting of history that threatens the right to protest itself.

US citizen wrongfully detained by ICE in California facility

A 19-year-old California-born US citizen was wrongfully detained by ICE for three weeks in the Van Nuys immigration facility, exposing critical failures in the US immigration enforcement system and prompting a federal lawsuit.

Court rules against Home Office in protest case

The High Court has ruled that the Home Office acted unlawfully by evicting protesters from Epping Forest without proper consultation, marking a significant victory for civil liberties.

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