Exclusive: Labour backbenchers are pushing for legislation to restrict fireworks sales after a security incident near Parliament raised serious safety concerns about public access to pyrotechnics.
French parliament passes landmark legislation explicitly defining sexual consent after high-profile case reveals legal gaps. New 'presumption of non-consent' represents major victory for women's rights.
New legislation will remove 'intent' requirement from racism investigations in TV ads, marking a seismic shift in broadcast regulation and diversity enforcement.
California Republican Bill Essayli proposes groundbreaking bill making it illegal to publicly insult former presidents, sparking immediate controversy and free speech debates.
Gisele Pelicot's decade-long battle against her rapist transforms French law, granting victims unprecedented rights in sexual violence cases.
US Republicans are advancing legislation that could dramatically reshape insurance coverage, targeting key Biden policies and setting up a fierce political battle over healthcare protections.
Ministers confront House of Lords rebellion as peers demand changes to sentencing rules following Olivia Pratt-Korbel's tragic murder case.
Ministers under fire as long-awaited legislation to protect witnesses and victims remains stalled, nearly two years after nine-year-old Olivia's murder shocked the nation.
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.
Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon warns of parliamentary chaos as SNP vows to block key government legislation, potentially grinding Westminster to a halt.
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani's controversial 'Good Cause Eviction' bill threatens to upend New York's property market, drawing fierce criticism from landlords and housing experts who warn of catastrophic consequences.
Groundbreaking legislation gives tenants unprecedented power to sue landlords over hazardous living conditions including damp, mould and cold homes. Discover your new rights.
Australia's political landscape erupts as the Greens and Coalition face sharp criticism for opposing landmark environmental legislation, creating unexpected alliances and threatening crucial nature protections.
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has publicly criticised an Israeli music festival for using the band's track 'Creep' without permission, reigniting debate about cultural appropriation and artistic consent.
The Australian opposition is pushing to divide the government's landmark environment bill, setting up a parliamentary showdown over new nature protection laws that could reshape conservation efforts nationwide.
Lord Strathcarron, with family ties to British American Tobacco, launches legal bid against landmark generational smoking ban, arguing it breaches constitutional rights and sets dangerous precedent.
Labour's ambitious plan to outlaw smoking and vaping in Northern Ireland could breach the Brexit Windsor Framework, warns former Attorney General Sir Jonathan Jones in explosive legal analysis.
Exclusive: Soldier F, the former paratrooper facing charges over Bloody Sunday deaths, will not stand trial as new legislation ends historical prosecutions from Northern Ireland conflict era.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson confronts a conservative rebellion led by Marjorie Taylor Greene over healthcare legislation, exposing deep Republican divisions that threaten his leadership.
Peers reject government proposal that would have granted doctors absolute immunity from murder prosecutions, citing grave concerns after Harold Shipman inquiry revelations.
Victoria introduces groundbreaking legislation allowing pet burials in human cemeteries, transforming how families honour their beloved companions forever.
Former immigration minister Robert Jenrock quits over emergency legislation, delivering major blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and exposing Conservative Party divisions.
The Australian Christian Lobby raises alarm over proposed anti-cult legislation, warning it could weaponise government power against mainstream religious groups and undermine fundamental freedoms.
Ireland pioneers sweeping new consumer rights legislation that could revolutionise product lifespan and challenge planned obsolescence across Europe.
Senate Republicans have thwarted Chuck Schumer's urgent bid to regulate AI-generated deepfakes, raising alarms about election interference and national security threats as political tensions escalate.
Portugal's parliament has passed a contentious ban on face-covering veils in public spaces, sparking accusations of discrimination against Muslim women and raising concerns about religious freedom in the predominantly Catholic nation.
Buckingham Palace left in turmoil after government quietly shelves crucial legislation, leaving the monarchy vulnerable to legal challenges and creating unprecedented constitutional chaos.
Governor JB Pritzker proposes redirecting millions in gambling taxes to plug budget gaps, drawing criticism over funding priorities and social responsibility.
The UK government has prevented Wales from implementing its own ban on conversion therapy, sparking a major constitutional dispute over devolved powers and LGBTQ+ rights protections.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson accuses ministers of undermining parliamentary sovereignty after they ignore court ruling on equality impact assessments in new legislation.