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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.

SNP's £150k 'Work From Home' Fat-Cat Sparks Fury

Exclusive: A senior Scottish Government official is under fire for a £150,000 salary and a generous hybrid working arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and 'fat-cat' culture within the SNP administration.

Ex-Cops Face Federal Trial in Tyre Nichols Civil Rights Case

Five ex-Memphis police officers, already convicted on state charges for the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, are set to stand trial on federal civil rights violations. The case continues to fuel national debates on police brutality and racial injustice.

Emmett Till's Lynching Gun Display Sparks Outrage

The planned inclusion of the firearm used in the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till in a private gun museum in the US has ignited a firestorm of criticism from historians, civil rights leaders, and Till's family, who condemn it as a grotesque spectacle.

MoD Worker Sues Colleagues Over 'Good Luck' Card

A Ministry of Defence civil servant is taking six colleagues to an employment tribunal, alleging a farewell card signed with messages like 'good luck' and 'all the best' was a calculated act of bullying and harassment in a case that could redefine workpla

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

Judge Rejects Trump's Bid to Dismiss NY Fraud Case

A New York judge has rejected Donald Trump's bid to dismiss a major civil mortgage fraud lawsuit, dealing a significant blow to the former president's legal defence strategy and allowing the case to move towards a high-stakes trial.

Farage: Migrant Crisis Could Spark Unrest Worse Than Poll Tax Riots

Brexit architect Nigel Farage warns of potential widespread civil disorder surpassing the 1990 Poll Tax riots unless government dramatically increases deportation flights to five per day. The Reform UK leader demands immediate action on illegal migration.

Maxwell: Epstein Never Saw Trump With Young Girls

In a landmark prison interview, Ghislaine Maxwell breaks her silence, vehemently denying ever witnessing Jeffrey Epstein with Donald Trump in the company of underage girls, directly challenging the core narratives of high-profile civil cases.

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.

Rayner's Work From Home Hypocrisy Exposed

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is under fire for criticising civil servants' 'work from home' strike while championing flexible working policies. The PCS union announces massive Whitehall walkouts over office return mandates.

DOJ Sues Trump Over Epstein Flight Logs

The US Justice Department has launched a major civil lawsuit against Donald Trump, demanding the disclosure of flight logs and passenger manifests from his private jet, which was allegedly used by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This legal action intensifie

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 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.

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