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High Court rules UK Govt's Troubles Legacy Act unlawful

The UK Government faces a major legal setback as the High Court rules its controversial Troubles Legacy Act, offering conditional immunity to ex-soldiers and paramilitaries, breaches human rights laws and international obligations.

Supreme Court Rules on Trans Rights in Single-Sex Spaces

The UK Supreme Court has rejected a landmark case seeking to redefine access to single-sex spaces, delivering a pivotal judgment with far-reaching implications for transgender rights, equality law, and service providers across Britain.

Starmer's asylum shake-up to counter Farage threat

Sir Keir Starmer is preparing a major overhaul of the UK's human rights and asylum policies, including housing migrants in military barracks, in a strategic bid to counter the electoral threat from Nigel Farage's Reform UK and address internal party conce

Judge rejects Trump's bid to toss classified documents case

In a significant blow to Donald Trump, Judge Aileen Cannon has denied his motion to dismiss the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case based on the Presidential Records Act. The legal battle intensifies as the former president faces a sprawling 40-count ind

CPS Drops Charges Against Parliament Square Protesters

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.

Trump Faces Contempt Charge Over Gag Order Breach

Explosive court filings allege Donald Trump violated a gag order by attacking key witnesses, including Stormy Daniels, in his New York criminal trial. The judge is now considering contempt charges.

Lush Shuts All UK Stores To Protest Policing Bill

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.

ECHR 'Power Grab' Threatens UK Sovereignty, Report Warns

A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like

EU Declares Google Chrome a Monopoly in Landmark Ruling

In a historic antitrust verdict, the EU has ruled Google Chrome a 'gatekeeper' monopoly. Discover how this decision will break down its dominance and force Google to offer real browser choice on Android and Windows across Europe.

MP: OnlyFans is 'World's Biggest Pimping Operation'

A Conservative MP has launched a scathing attack on OnlyFans, labelling the subscription platform a 'global pimping empire' that exploits vulnerable women and fuels human trafficking. The incendiary remarks were made during a parliamentary debate on the O

Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim

Reece Walsh's Bizarre Toilet Water Act Stuns NRL World

Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh shocks the rugby league world with a bizarre pre-match ritual. The club breaks its silence on the viral video, revealing the prank that backfired and left fans utterly bewildered.

Ex-Minister: Labour Rights Plan Helps Foreign Criminals

Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.

US Open Fan Steals Child's Cap in Selfish Act

A US Open fan's disgraceful act of snatching a young boy's cap has sparked outrage. Discover the tennis player's response and the public backlash against the selfish spectator.

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

DOJ Investigates Trump Over Alleged Mortgage Fraud

The US Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Donald Trump and the Trump Organisation, examining potential bank and insurance fraud linked to a controversial $100 million mortgage on a New York skyscraper.

Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Eviction from Epping Hotel

In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.

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