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Nigerian General Loses London Home Battle to Ex-Lover

A high-stakes legal battle over a multi-million-pound London home between a retired Nigerian general and his former lover, a human rights lawyer, has reached a dramatic conclusion in the UK courts.

Putin's Advisers Accuse Kremlin of Systematic Torture

Shocking report from Vladimir Putin's human rights council details widespread torture, including electric shocks and rape, against detainees in the war against Ukraine, accusing the state of direct involvement.

Anti-Trump Lawyer Shot After Firing at Sacramento TV Station

A prominent anti-Trump lawyer, Gary Miliefsky, was shot by police after opening fire outside an ABC station in Sacramento. The incident, now under investigation, involved an AR-15 style rifle and occurred during a live broadcast.

McCann Suspect Brueckner Declared Homeless by Lawyer

In a dramatic legal development, prime Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner has been officially declared homeless by his defence team, potentially impacting his ongoing trial for unrelated offences in Germany.

Solicitor suspended for 'terrible mother' Facebook post

Bernadette Gonzales, a family law solicitor, has been suspended for 18 months after posting confidential and derogatory comments about a client on social media, in a stunning breach of professional conduct.

Dubai Porta-Potty Horror: Trafficking Victim's Ordeal

An exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing story of a woman trafficked to Dubai and forced into a life of modern slavery, imprisoned in a portable toilet for weeks. This shocking account exposes the dark underbelly of human trafficking in the UAE.

DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Cuba's Prison Forced Labour Scandal Exposed

A damning new report uncovers systematic forced labour in Cuban prisons, with inmates compelled to produce lucrative export goods like cigars and charcoal under brutal conditions for the state's profit.

Ghana's 'African Trump' Wants Harsh Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Ghanaian politician and presidential hopeful Alan Kyerematen, dubbed the 'African Trump', faces fierce backlash from human rights groups after advocating for severe anti-LGBTQ legislation and praising Gambia's harsh policies.

HK Political Prisoners Face 'Systematic Abuse' - Report

A comprehensive investigation by the Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor details harrowing accounts of systematic abuse, psychological torture, and rights violations against pro-democracy detainees, raising grave concerns over the erosion of the city's judicia

Missing lawyer found buried at ex-cop's ranch

A prominent divorce lawyer who vanished in March has been found buried at a remote ranch owned by a former police officer, now charged with his murder. The chilling discovery in San Luis Obispo County reveals a complex plot allegedly involving the lawyer'

UN Demands Clean Air Be Made a Fundamental Human Right

A landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution pushes for clean air to be recognised as a universal human right, calling for urgent global action to tackle the public health emergency caused by toxic pollution.

UK Government Unveils Radical ECHR Reform Plan

The Conservative government has proposed a major overhaul of its relationship with the European Court of Human Rights, aiming to assert parliamentary sovereignty and curb the court's influence over UK law.

Starmer edited human rights manual, removing key protections

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.

Labour Plans Overhaul of Human Rights Interpretation

Exclusive: Attorney General Lord Hermer reveals Labour government is considering fundamental reforms to how Britain interprets European human rights laws, signalling potential constitutional shift.

Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis Suspended from Colorado Bar

Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis has been suspended from practising law in Colorado for one year after admitting to making repeated false statements about the 2020 election. The disciplinary ruling marks a significant censure for a key figure in the effo

Ex-Wife of £146m Fraudster Has Mansion Seized

The ex-wife of disgraced lawyer Timothy Schools, who masterminded a £146 million fraud, has been stripped of her Lake District mansion. Discover how the proceeds of crime were traced to her property in this shocking financial scandal.

Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

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.

Burkina Faso imposes 5-year jail for 'promoting homosexuality'

Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.

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