Former President Donald Trump has sparked a major constitutional debate by demanding the arrest and potential loss of citizenship for anyone who burns the American flag, directly challenging First Amendment protections.
Former US President Donald Trump invokes national emergency powers in Washington DC, a controversial move that grants sweeping authority to quell protests and unrest, sparking immediate legal and constitutional challenges.
The Guardian's 2025 league table ranks UK universities for civil engineering. Discover which institutions lead in teaching, research, and graduate prospects in this comprehensive guide for future engineers.
California lawmakers advance a groundbreaking bill to prohibit the use of facial recognition masks by ICE agents during arrests, citing privacy and civil liberties concerns.
California Governor's new law bans masks in most public spaces to combat crime, igniting a fierce clash between law enforcement needs and civil liberties concerns. Critics warn it criminalises vulnerable groups and health-conscious citizens.
The deployment of unidentified federal officers in unmarked vans to detain protesters in Portland has ignited a firestorm of criticism and raised serious concerns over civil liberties and state overreach.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.
A powerful new cartoon by Jason White critiques the UK government's controversial policing tactics against Palestine solidarity demonstrators, raising urgent questions about protest rights and civil liberties in Britain.
Exclusive report from Los Angeles details allegations of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics, including the controversial questioning of a US citizen outside his home, igniting a fierce debate on policing and community trust.
The UK's new emergency alert system launches this Sunday, promising to warn millions of citizens of imminent danger. But critics raise serious concerns over privacy, safety for abuse victims, and the potential for 'nanny state' overreach.
Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters defied a government ban to march through central London, clashing with police in a major standoff over civil liberties and the right to demonstrate.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launches a scathing attack on proposed compulsory ID cards, branding them a costly, authoritarian measure that undermines British freedoms and fails to address real issues like illegal immigration.
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.
A major lawsuit alleges the Trump administration unlawfully deployed the National Guard to Washington DC, violating the civil liberties of service members and the rights of citizens.
A damning Institute for Government report reveals the Civil Service's flagship graduate scheme is failing to attract top talent, risking the future of UK policymaking. Discover the critical reforms needed.
Labour's proposed digital ID scheme faces a fierce backlash from civil liberties groups, who warn it creates a 'golden database' of citizen information and threatens privacy rights. The plan is compared to a 'poll tax on privacy'.
The Seattle Police Department is under fire from the ACLU for allegedly building a 'covert DNA database' by collecting genetic material from hundreds of individuals, including a disproportionate number of Native Americans, without consent or criminal char
Sainsbury's is under fire for secretly trialling live facial recognition technology at petrol stations across the UK, raising serious privacy concerns with customers and civil liberty groups.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is rolling out live facial recognition technology to combat a surge in shoplifting, sparking a fierce backlash from civil liberties groups who brand it 'dystopian' and a threat to customer privacy.
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.
A mother claims Essex Police broke her arm during an arrest at a Union Jack protest in Epping. Released without charge, she demands justice as an investigation is launched into the controversial incident.
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.
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.
The incredible true story of Stephen Valentine, the ordinary man who took on the British police in a groundbreaking legal battle over wrongful arrest and emerged victorious, changing the landscape of citizen rights.
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.
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.
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.
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
Exclusive analysis reveals Donald Trump's radical proposal to deploy the National Guard immediately upon re-election, raising profound concerns about democratic norms and the militarisation of US domestic policy.
A massive 'March for Australia' protest is planned for London on August 31st, organised by the Freedom Alliance, in solidarity with Australians suffering under some of the world's most extreme lockdown measures.