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Met Police Chief Demands Jury System Overhaul

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls for a major overhaul of the jury selection process, urging deeper vetting to weed out jurors with 'extreme views' that threaten the integrity of high-profile trials, including terrorism cases.

Vail Resorts ordered to pay $12.4m in ski negligence case

A Colorado jury has ordered Vail Resorts to pay $12.4 million in damages after a ski instructor's negligence led to a catastrophic crash, leaving a client with permanent brain injuries. The case raises serious questions about safety protocols at major ski

UK Jury System Review Amid Bias Concerns in Protest Trials

A major review of the UK's jury system is underway, sparked by concerns over juror bias in politically charged trials. The Law Commission is investigating potential reforms to ensure fair trials in an era of heightened activism.

Verdicts In: The Week's Top UK Culture Picks Revealed

The Guardian's critics deliver their verdicts on the week's hottest tickets, from a gripping new TV legal drama and a powerful stage play to a celebrated Essex honey and a must-visit London exhibition.

RFK Jr Axes £122M in Diversity Grants After Audit

Exclusive: Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has terminated a staggering $122 million in taxpayer-funded grants earmarked for LGBT and diversity initiatives. The move comes after a damning internal audit revealed 'poor use of funds' and a failu

Zoe Kravitz Labels 'Friends' a Problematic 90s Relic

Actress Zoe Kravitz has launched a stinging critique of the iconic sitcom 'Friends', labelling it a product of its time that lacks diversity and is 'not a representation of what the world looked like'.

Jury deliberates in Matt Wright helicopter death trial

The jury in the trial of TV star Matt Wright has retired to consider its verdict over the helicopter crash that killed his close friend and business partner, Chris 'Willow' Wilson, in Norfolk. The high-profile case centres on allegations of negligence and

Cracker Barrel Removes Pride Support After Backlash

US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel sparks controversy and accusations of 'caving' after quietly deleting its Pride Month support and DEI initiatives from its website, following conservative criticism.

Trump Vows to Ban 'Woke' Military Books

Ex-President Donald Trump pledges to ban books promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from US military libraries if re-elected, calling it a 'critical fight' for the nation's armed forces.

James Brayshaw on Mitch Brown's bisexual AFL revelation

Channel Seven commentator James Brayshaw shares poignant reflections on former AFL player Mitch Brown's groundbreaking revelation about his bisexuality, discussing the cultural barriers within Australian Rules football and the evolving acceptance in profe

Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Subway Sandwich Thrower

A Florida grand jury has declined to indict the woman who threw a sandwich at former Attorney General Pam Bondi, in a case that has sparked debate over free speech and prosecutorial discretion.

University of Michigan severs Florida ties over DEI policies

The University of Michigan has terminated multiple partnerships with Florida state institutions, citing 'deep concerns' over restrictive DEI legislation. This major academic boycott signals growing institutional resistance to policies limiting diversity i

Myleene Klass: MBE wasn't celebrated due to heritage

Singer and broadcaster Myleene Klass speaks out on racial bias after receiving her MBE, claiming her mixed-race heritage meant her achievement wasn't celebrated like her 'white, male, straight' counterparts.

Tayce Slams Strictly Come Dancing Over 'Diversity Issue'

RuPaul's Drag Race UK icon Tayce has launched a blistering attack on Strictly Come Dancing, accusing the BBC show of a 'diversity problem' and revealing the real reason she turned down an offer to join the glitterball competition.

Daniel Dae Kim slams Hollywood's casting 'overcorrection'

Hollywood star Daniel Dae Kim critiques the industry's flawed approach to Asian representation, arguing that focusing on an actor's specific nationality over talent is a misguided 'overcorrection' that misses the point of true diversity.

Matildas Star's Cousin Rejected from Mining Job

Exclusive: Matildas star Sam Kerr's cousin, Daniel Kerr, speaks out after being rejected from a FIFO mining job, alleging a toxic workplace culture where discriminatory language about it being a 'blokes' site' cost him the role. A major loss for diversity

Colorado City Backlash Over 'Hispanic Heritage' Memo

Officials in Evans, Colorado, are embroiled in controversy after a poorly-worded memo suggested Hispanic residents be invited to a council meeting for 'Hispanic Heritage Night'. Critics condemn the move as tone-deaf and discriminatory, sparking a wider de

Met Police Fury Over Jury Rights Protest Arrests

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

UK bans Palestine Action under terrorism legislation

The UK government has officially outlawed Palestine Action under terrorism legislation, sparking fierce debate over protest rights and jury independence. Activists vow to continue demonstrations despite the ban.

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