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Bristol's 10mph limit causes car stalling chaos

Bristol's Labour-led council faces mounting backlash as drivers report constant stalling and traffic chaos following controversial 10mph speed limit trial on key residential roads.

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.

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.

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

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.

Morrisons fuel contamination leaves drivers with £3k bills

Supermarket giant Morrisons faces mounting pressure to compensate hundreds of motorists after a fuel contamination incident at multiple forecourts left vehicles with catastrophic engine damage and repair costs soaring into thousands.

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.

Urgent Warning: Don't Drive Today in UK Severe Weather

Drivers across Britain are being urged to avoid unnecessary journeys as severe weather conditions create dangerous driving situations. Experts reveal why today could be one of the most hazardous days on UK roads.

Byron Bay festival strip search of teen sparks outrage

Exclusive: A mother's fury erupts as her 17-year-old daughter undergoes controversial strip search at Splendour in the Grass festival, raising serious questions about police procedures and youth safety at major events.

Farage's NI comments spark constitutional clash

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces backlash after suggesting Northern Ireland's ECHR membership could be reviewed, prompting Labour's Hilary Benn to defend the Good Friday Agreement.

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'.

Aishwarya Rai Wins Landmark Personality Rights Case

The Delhi High Court grants Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan permanent protection against the unauthorised commercial use of her name, image, and voice, setting a major legal precedent in India.

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.

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.

Labour accused of 'betrayal' over abandoned women's rights pledge

Keir Starmer's Labour Party is under fire from leading women's rights organisations after quietly abandoning its pledge to reform the Equality Act to strengthen protections for biological women. The u-turn has been branded a 'profound betrayal' ahead of t

US Supreme Court Blocks 'X' Passport Gender Marker

The US Supreme Court has halted a federal policy allowing citizens to select an 'X' gender marker on passports, marking a major setback for transgender and non-binary rights in a deeply divisive decision.

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.

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