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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 Plan to Purge US Federal Workforce Revealed

Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Trump administration's sweeping plans to dismantle the US civil service, purge thousands of federal employees, and fast-track a controversial deregulation agenda, sparking fears of a constitutional crisis.

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.

Appeals Court Dismisses $454M Trump Fraud Case

A New York appeals court has dismissed the $454 million fraud case against Donald Trump, a significant legal victory for the former President that halts the asset seizure threat from Letitia James.

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.

Holidaymaker's £100 parking fine becomes £1,700 nightmare

A tourist's dream holiday in Cornwall turned into a financial nightmare after a disputed parking fine from a private firm spiralled into a £1,700 court battle. Discover how a common mistake led to a devastating legal loophole.

Christian Group Demands Ban on Civil Service Pride Lanyards

Exclusive: The Christian Institute faces a major backlash after demanding a ban on Civil Service Pride lanyards, accusing the government of 'virtue signalling' and triggering a fierce debate on LGBTQ+ inclusion in Whitehall.

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.

Trump hints at military deployment to US cities

Former US President Donald Trump suggests deploying military forces to American cities to 'restore order' amid escalating protests. Read the latest updates on this controversial proposal.

Trump's federal staff purge plan sparks controversy

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a sweeping overhaul of the federal workforce if re-elected, aiming to replace career civil servants with political loyalists. Critics warn of chaos and politicisation, while supporters see it as a neces

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.

US criticises UK human rights record

The US State Department has raised concerns over the UK's human rights policies, prompting a strong rebuttal from Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The diplomatic row highlights tensions over civil liberties under the Conservative government.

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