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Court rejects MP Liam Byrne's standards appeal

Former Minister Liam Byrne faces political setback as Court of Appeal rejects bid to overturn parliamentary standards ruling, raising questions about MP conduct and accountability.

NBA Fans Call for Commissioner Adam Silver to Resign

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finds himself under fire from basketball enthusiasts worldwide following contentious officiating in the Celtics-Heat playoff game and controversial comments from coaches and players.

McVey: Prisoners should never get vote

Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.

Police chief under fire over vigilante group comments

A police and crime commissioner faces public outrage after claiming residents felt 'empowered' rather than intimidated by vigilante groups patrolling their streets. The controversial remarks have sparked demands for resignation.

Aziz Ansari Saudi show sparks HRW donation return

Human Rights Watch returns donation from comedian Aziz Ansari following his controversial performance at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh comedy festival, raising questions about entertainment and human rights.

UK Police Forces Face Legal Action Over Data Breaches

Multiple police services across Britain, including West Midlands and Greater Manchester Police, are under investigation for potentially compromising sensitive information of victims and witnesses in evidence submissions.

Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech

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.

Badenoch suggests UK could ignore ECHR in Northern Ireland

Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after suggesting the UK government could disregard European Court of Human Rights rulings in Northern Ireland, drawing sharp criticism from Sinn Féin and raising constitutional concerns.

ACC Commissioner Scrutinised Over UNC Relationship

Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips faces mounting pressure as questions emerge about his awareness of Jordon Hudson's relationship with UNC staff member while she was a student-athlete.

Badenoch: UK must quit European human rights convention

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches explosive attack on European Convention on Human Rights, signalling potential UK withdrawal in major Tory conference speech that sets battle lines for next election.

Farage demands UK quit ECHR as Tories clash

Nigel Farage has thrown down the gauntlet to Rishi Sunak, demanding the UK withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights as Conservative ministers publicly disagree over the controversial move.

Badenoch: UK must be ready to leave ECHR

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch warns Britain should prepare to exit European human rights court if it continues blocking Rwanda deportations, in exclusive interview.

Tories Threaten ECHR Exit in Sovereignty Push

Conservative Party considers dramatic withdrawal from European Convention on Human Rights as Kemi Badenoch proposes major constitutional shake-up ahead of general election.

Badenoch: ECHR a 'straitjacket' on UK borders

Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on ECHR, claiming it prevents Britain from controlling its borders and demands fundamental reform of international human rights framework.

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