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.
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MP warns Hillsborough Law could create 'slippery slope'
Labour MP Ian Byrne raises urgent concerns about the proposed Hillsborough Law, warning it could set a dangerous precedent for future tragedy responses while honouring victims' legacy.
Idaho Murder Victims' Families Denied Compensation
Families of the four University of Idaho murder victims face devastating compensation rejection as suspect Bryan Kohberger's case continues. Exclusive details on the legal battle and financial hardship facing grieving relatives.
Machete gang attacks teenagers in St Kilda
Shocking details emerge as multiple teenagers suffer serious injuries after being ambushed by a machete-wielding group in Melbourne's St Kilda, sparking major police investigation and community outrage.
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
Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners
Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.
Killer confesses to 300 murders, kept victims' skulls
A convicted serial killer has revealed the gruesome details of his crimes, admitting to murdering over 300 girls and women while keeping their skulls as trophies in a shocking courtroom confession.
Timeshare tyrants' £28m scam funded luxury lifestyle
Exclusive investigation reveals how a ruthless couple conned elderly victims out of £28 million in Britain's biggest timeshare scam, funding a lifestyle of luxury art, private jets and Hampshire mansions.
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.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Eastern European grooming gang faces justice for teen abuse
A predatory grooming gang of Eastern European men who systematically targeted vulnerable teenage girls, plying them with cigarettes and alcohol before subjecting them to horrific sexual assaults, are now facing substantial prison sentences following a lan
BBC criticised for paedophile terminology segment
The national broadcaster sparks outrage with radio discussion exploring alternative terms for paedophiles, drawing criticism from victims' advocates and political figures.
Massachusetts Child Rape Charges Dismissed Silently
A woman's pursuit of justice for alleged childhood sexual abuse ends in dismissal as prosecutors cite 'confidential' reasons, leaving victims' advocates outraged.
Stalker's reign of terror stopped by police using new laws
A dangerous stalker who tormented multiple victims has been jailed for nearly five years after dedicated police officers used new stalking protection laws to end his campaign of terror.
BTK Killer's final victim reveals chilling near-miss
Exclusive insight into how BTK serial killer Dennis Rader selected his victims, as survivor shares harrowing near-miss experience that changed her life forever.
Fortune tellers cursed elderly in £800k scam
Three Pennsylvania fortune tellers face justice after convincing elderly victims they were cursed in sophisticated psychic fraud scheme spanning years.
Florida judge resigns after victim abuse scandal
A Florida circuit judge has resigned in disgrace after a judicial investigation found he systematically abused his power, mistreating crime victims and witnesses in his courtroom with shocking behaviour that breached judicial conduct rules.
Myleene Klass home burgled while children slept
TV presenter Myleene Klass shares shocking details of her home invasion where thieves ransacked her property while her children slept upstairs, calling for better police protection for victims.
Mother and two children shot dead at petrol station
A family tragedy unfolds at a Texas gas station as a mother and her two young children are fatally shot in a devastating attack that has left the community in mourning.
Netflix's New Ed Gein Series Sparks Major Backlash
Fresh controversy erupts as Netflix greenlights another true crime series from Ryan Murphy, focusing on notorious killer Ed Gein, sparking fury from victims' families and true crime enthusiasts.
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.
Terror survivors: 'Don't let hate win'
Survivors of devastating terror attacks unite at Parliament to issue urgent plea against division and hatred, sharing their emotional journeys of recovery and resilience.
Sweden Youth Shooting: Teens Critical After Gang Attack
Two teenagers have been left fighting for their lives after a brutal shooting in Sweden, with police suspecting gang-related violence as the country grapples with rising youth crime.
Fraudster jailed for £50k elderly scam faces deportation
A Romanian criminal who preyed on elderly Britons through a sophisticated call centre fraud operation has been sentenced to prison and faces deportation after stealing over £50,000 from vulnerable victims.
London acid attack: Two boys hospitalised, teens arrested
Two young boys have been rushed to hospital following a corrosive substance attack in East London, with police arresting two teenagers in connection with the disturbing incident that has left the community reeling.
Michigan Church Massacre: First Victim Named
Emma, a 70-year-old grandmother and dedicated church volunteer, has been identified as the first victim of the Michigan church shooting that left multiple dead in a tragic attack during choir practice.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Country Club Manager Accused of £400K Embezzlement
Hunter Nadeau, former manager of a prestigious New Hampshire country club, faces serious fraud charges after allegedly embezzling nearly half a million dollars from elderly members through unauthorised credit card charges.
Ireland Launches Legal Challenge Against UK Troubles Act
The Irish Government launches an unprecedented legal challenge against the UK's controversial Troubles Legacy Act, setting the stage for a major diplomatic and legal clash over justice for victims.
Starmer pledges 'Hillsborough Law' for victims' rights
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer commits to introducing a landmark 'Hillsborough Law' to rebalance the justice system in favour of victims and their families, tackling institutional defensiveness.
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