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Sydney arms expo chaos as protesters clash with police

Violent scenes erupted at Sydney's International Convention Centre as hundreds of anti-war protesters attempted to blockade a major arms exhibition, leading to multiple arrests and police reinforcements being deployed.

Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.

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.

Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.

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.

Millionaire's castle protest against non-dom tax raid

Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.

Jewish lawyer questioned over Star of David necklace

A prominent human rights lawyer was questioned about her Star of David necklace during a pro-Palestine demonstration in Central London, sparking debate about religious expression and protest boundaries.

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

Court rules Palestine Action protest ban was unlawful

In a dramatic legal victory, Palestine Action has successfully challenged a police order that restricted their protests, with the High Court declaring the ban unlawful in a ruling that could reshape protest rights across Britain.

Court allows challenge to Palestine Action ban

The High Court has permitted a judicial review of the government's controversial ban on Palestine Action, setting the stage for a landmark legal battle over protest rights and political expression in Britain.

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.

NSW Protest Laws Struck Down as Unconstitutional

In a stunning legal blow to the New South Wales government, the state's controversial anti-protest legislation has been declared unconstitutional following a challenge by Palestine Action Group activists.

Charges dropped in Union Flag migrant hotel protest case

In a dramatic legal U-turn, all charges have been dismissed against a woman arrested for waving the Union Flag outside a council-commandeered migrant hotel in Essex. The case has sparked national debate about protest rights and police powers.

Indian passengers stage 10-hour track protest over broken AC

Furious passengers in India staged an extraordinary 10-hour protest on railway tracks after enduring sweltering conditions without air conditioning, forcing authorities to arrange alternative transport in a dramatic standoff.

UK urged to review laws after protest arrests

A senior human rights official calls for urgent legal review after police arrests of protesters displaying Palestine Action placards raise serious civil liberties concerns across Britain.

West criminalising Palestine protests - report

A shocking investigation reveals how Western democracies are systematically dismantling protest rights and targeting Palestine solidarity activists through legal harassment and police violence.

Florida law could make football fans felons

A controversial new Florida law is sparking outrage as it could potentially transform rowdy sports fans into felons, with critics warning it threatens fundamental protest rights across America.

Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest

Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.

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.

Police accused of intimidating Jewish protesters in London

Scotland Yard faces criticism after officers demanded personal details from Jewish demonstrators protesting outside a London hotel hosting a pro-Israel event, raising serious concerns about protest rights and community policing.

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