Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
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Hillsborough Law 'watered down' in new bill
Exclusive: Ministers accused of betraying Hillsborough families with weakened legal reforms as new bill fails to deliver promised 'duty of candour' for public officials.
Australia's Hate Crime Epidemic: Police Powers Under Fire
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australian police forces are struggling to handle soaring hate crimes despite new legislation, leaving minority communities exposed and distrustful of authorities.
Awaab's Law: New rights for tenants against mould
Groundbreaking new legislation inspired by tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak gives UK tenants legal power to demand urgent repairs for dangerous damp and mould within strict timeframes.
France votes to define consent in law after landmark case
French parliament passes landmark legislation explicitly defining sexual consent after high-profile case reveals legal gaps. New 'presumption of non-consent' represents major victory for women's rights.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Government Courts Bill Sparks Protest Rights Backlash
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.
Hershey Spa worker sues over transgender locker room policy
A Pennsylvania spa employee has launched a federal lawsuit against The Hotel Hershey, alleging religious discrimination after being disciplined for objecting to transgender access to female changing facilities.
Lords revolt over Human Rights Act replacement
Leading legal experts and human rights organisations condemn government plans to scrap Human Rights Act, warning of dangerous consequences for British justice system
Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Senior civil servant forced out over 'plodding' reforms
Exclusive: A top-ranking civil servant has been removed from their position following mounting criticism over the sluggish pace of government reforms, sparking concerns about Whitehall's efficiency.
Your rights when a neighbour's tree hangs over your garden
Discover exactly what you can and cannot do when a neighbour's tree encroaches on your property, from trimming branches to legal disputes.
Supreme Court to hear landmark gun rights case
The US Supreme Court is set to examine whether banning marijuana users from owning firearms violates Second Amendment rights in a case that could reshape gun control laws.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Iran thief to lose four fingers despite victim's forgiveness
A Iranian court has ordered the amputation of four fingers from a convicted thief, ignoring both the victim's forgiveness and international human rights concerns in a brutal application of Sharia law.
Chicago Police Body Cam Footage Reveals ICE Raid Tactics
Exclusive body camera footage exposes controversial ICE operations in Chicago, revealing aggressive tactics and raising serious civil liberties concerns in latest immigration enforcement controversy.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act in landmark ruling
The US Supreme Court has dramatically weakened the Voting Rights Act, allowing states to implement electoral maps previously deemed racially discriminatory. This landmark decision could reshape American democracy for years to come.
Supreme Court rules for Black voters in Alabama case
In a major ruling with profound implications for American democracy, the Supreme Court has upheld protections for Black voters in Alabama, dealing a significant blow to Republican efforts to dilute minority voting power.
US Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
The US Supreme Court has dramatically weakened the Voting Rights Act in a controversial 6-3 decision that could reshape American elections for years to come.
Zimbabwe's controversial child punishment law sparks outcry
Zimbabwe faces international condemnation as it implements legislation allowing harsh punishments for children, raising serious concerns about juvenile justice and human rights violations.
UK Supreme Court rejects transgender rights appeal
Britain's highest court has rejected a landmark case seeking to expand transgender rights, dealing a significant setback to gender recognition reform efforts across the UK.
Starmer's Labour accused of crushing protest rights
Keir Starmer's government faces mounting criticism over its approach to protest rights, with experts warning of a dangerous erosion of civil liberties in the UK.
Trump Demands National Guard for Portland Protests
Former President Donald Trump calls for immediate National Guard intervention in Portland following violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement, raising concerns about civil liberties.
MPs target TikTok over UK 'union-busting' claims
Cross-party politicians demand investigation into TikTok's alleged suppression of workers' rights and union recognition efforts at their UK offices.
Judge quashes Koran burning conviction in free speech defence
A British judge has overturned the conviction of a man who burned a Koran, declaring the right to offend is fundamental to free speech in landmark case testing UK liberties.
Starmer axes top civil servants in Whitehall shake-up
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes sweeping changes to senior civil service roles, removing key officials including Simon Case and Mark Sedwill in dramatic Whitehall overhaul.
NSW Court Ruling Threatens Peaceful Protest Rights
A landmark legal decision in New South Wales could dramatically reshape protest rights, raising alarm among civil liberties groups about the future of democratic dissent.
Lammy scraps employment tribunal fees permanently
Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms government will not reintroduce controversial employment tribunal fees, protecting workers' access to justice in significant policy reversal.
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