Hong Kong's legislature is poised for a historic vote on a bill granting legal recognition to same-sex partnerships, a significant step for LGBTQ+ rights in the territory, though it stops short of full marriage equality.
The US Department of Justice has opened a sweeping civil rights investigation into the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, focusing on use of force and policing practices after the fatal shooting of a man who was seeking help.
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.
Prominent civil rights attorney Jenin Younes files a pivotal lawsuit against Donald Trump, alleging he violated the First Amendment by orchestrating her arrest at a 2020 campaign rally for peaceful protest.
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Shocking details emerge of a violent, racially-motivated assault on a Black motorist by a white mob in South Carolina, prompting a major FBI civil rights inquiry and nationwide condemnation.
A former police constable is under investigation by his old force after allegedly 'deadnaming' a transgender woman in online comments. The probe raises serious questions about free speech versus professional conduct for retired officers.
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.
Former Shadow Minister Heidi Alexander calls out Ryanair for its handling of EU261 compensation claims, urging the CAA to investigate potential passenger rights violations.
Joseph McNeil, a founding member of the historic Greensboro Four whose 1960 lunch counter protest ignited the US civil rights sit-in movement, has passed away at 83.
A North Carolina charter school faces federal investigation and widespread condemnation over proposals to separate students by race, drawing sharp criticism from Vice President Kamala Harris.
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.
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
Two Florida church leaders face charges after a peaceful demonstration against the removal of a Black history mural, igniting a fierce debate on free speech and historical representation.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
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.
A landmark lawsuit claims the Trump-era Justice Department pressured Tennessee police to arrest Hispanic drivers for minor offences, a policy allegedly designed to boost immigration enforcement.
The US Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into allegations of attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Fulton County, Georgia.
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
A New York appeals court delivers a stunning financial reprieve for Donald Trump, drastically reducing his bond requirement in a civil fraud case and pausing sanctions against his sons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A bombshell memo from a senior Trump official allegedly urged police to use lethal force against Black Lives Matter protesters in New Jersey. The scandal raises grave questions about civil liberties and the politicisation of law enforcement.