US Denied Rights to West African Deportees - Lawyer
A human rights lawyer alleges that the US deported West African migrants without due process, denying them access to legal counsel and fair hearings in a breach of international obligations.
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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.
Boston lawyers face hearing over client funds allegation
Two prominent Boston lawyers, John P. McLaughlin and Michael A. O'Connell, are accused of mishandling client money. The Office of Bar Counsel alleges serious violations, putting their legal careers in jeopardy.
Amazon sued by US regulators over Prime subscription tactics
The US Federal Trade Commission has launched a significant legal challenge against Amazon, alleging the tech giant used 'manipulative' tactics to trap customers into Prime subscriptions and deliberately complicated cancellation processes.
Trump threatens sanctions over legal immigration processing
Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's radical proposal to sanction countries for legal immigration challenges could destabilise international law and UK-US relations.
Far-Right Protesters Intimidating UK Lawyers and Refugee NGOs
A shocking report reveals over 150 legal professionals and refugee support organisations are facing coordinated pressure and threats from far-right groups, jeopardising the UK's justice system.
University Cancels Wyoming Fossil Dig After Legal Threat
The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History has abruptly cancelled a planned fossil excavation in Wyoming following a formal cease-and-desist letter from officials, sparking a major debate over fossil rights and academic practices.
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.
African Tribe Stakes Legal Claim to Scottish Land
The Kukama people from Peru have launched a unique legal bid for land in Scotland, invoking a 16th-century royal decree, in a modern-day quest for cultural preservation and international recognition.
Protester awarded £22k after police injury at Sydney demo
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
UK-France Migration Deal Faces High Court Challenge
A landmark legal challenge is set to contest the UK's recent £480m migration agreement with France, arguing it fails to protect vulnerable individuals from modern slavery and violates the UK's own anti-slavery laws.
Trump's Immigration Shakeup: Mass Raids and 'Ideological Tests'
Exclusive: The Trump administration's sweeping new immigration policies, including mass raids and a controversial 'ideological screening' test, face immediate legal challenges and spark widespread protests as constitutional concerns mount.
KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
Legal Threat to Lammy Over Gaza Arms Policy
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.
Amazon UK drivers sue over 'exploitative' algorithm
Amazon delivery drivers launch a groundbreaking legal battle against the tech giant, alleging its surveillance algorithm creates 'inhumane' working conditions and violates their rights.
Migrant uses human rights law to avoid retirement home eviction
A 59-year-old migrant receiving disability benefits is using human rights legislation to resist eviction from a British retirement complex after moving his 28-year-old wife and two young daughters into the property, sparking a major legal and ethical deba
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.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
UK Rwanda Deportation Flight Grounded After Legal Ruling
The Home Office's flagship Rwanda asylum plan is in chaos after a last-minute legal intervention halted the first deportation flight, sparking a major political and human rights clash.
Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case on NLS 'Gender Critical' Book Ban
The UK Supreme Court is set to rule on a pivotal free speech case after the National Library of Scotland refused to archive a 'gender critical' book, sparking a fierce debate on censorship and women's rights.
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.
Georgia Prosecutors Face Tennessee Lawyers in Disciplinary Hearing
Fulton County prosecutors face Tennessee attorneys in a tense disciplinary hearing over alleged misconduct in the high-profile election interference case against Donald Trump.
African Tribe's Legal Battle Over Scottish Woodland
A dramatic legal saga unfolds in the Scottish Highlands as an African tribe faces eviction from a woodland they claim as their spiritual home. Discover the new twist in this extraordinary clash of culture, land rights, and faith.
Cash Refusal & Card Fees: What's Legal in the UK?
A growing consumer dilemma pits the convenience of card payments against the right to use legal tender. We investigate the legality of cash refusal and surcharges in the UK's evolving payment landscape.
UK Law: Can I Paint My Neighbour's Fence?
Navigating garden fence disputes? Our expert guide reveals the surprising UK laws on painting a neighbour's fence, avoiding costly mistakes, and maintaining good relations.
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.
Barristers face ban on relationships with junior staff
The Bar Council proposes a strict ban on sexual relationships between barristers and their junior staff to combat power imbalances and protect vulnerable employees in chambers.
California Mobile Home Park in Turmoil Over Unpaid Dues
Exclusive: The idyllic Marin Valley Mobile Country Club in Novato is embroiled in a bitter dispute as residents face liens and legal action over alleged unpaid membership fees, challenging the community's cooperative spirit.
Council demolishes fire-damaged home, bills owner
A UK man's nightmare continues as his fire-ravaged home is torn down by the council without his consent, leaving him with nothing but a massive bill and a legal battle.
Conjoined Twins Abby and Brittany Hensel Spotted with Newborn
Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel, famous since childhood, have been spotted with a newborn, igniting a complex legal and ethical debate about motherhood and paternity in their unique circumstance.
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