Man Rescued from 'Dungeon' Basement in South Carolina
Shocking details emerge as South Carolina deputies rescue a man found trapped in a squalid basement, leading to multiple arrests and charges of unlawful imprisonment and assault.
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UK Court Rules France's Migrant Policy 'Unlawful'
The UK High Court has delivered a scathing ruling against the French government, declaring its policy of turning back Channel migrants 'unlawful'. The landmark decision, revealed by Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy, intensifies the diplomatic row over
Mum nearly jailed over school attendance mix-up in court
A single mother from the UK was nearly imprisoned after a court mix-up over her son's school attendance. Discover the full story behind this alarming truancy case and its dramatic courtroom resolution.
UK Court Blocks French Minister's Rwanda Visit
The UK High Court has intervened to prevent France's Interior Minister from visiting Rwanda, branding the UK's own asylum policy as unlawful in a major diplomatic and legal rebuke.
Public Officials Face Jail in New UK Misconduct Law
A landmark new bill will introduce criminal sanctions, including imprisonment, for public officials who breach official codes of conduct, marking the UK's toughest-ever anti-corruption measure.
Innocent Woman Jailed 16 Months in Shocking Court Mistake
A British woman endured 16 months of wrongful imprisonment after being mistaken for her criminal father in a catastrophic court mix-up. Her harrowing story exposes critical flaws in the justice system.
Imran Khan's Wife Alleges Torture in Pakistan Prison
Bushra Bibi, wife of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan, files a formal complaint with the UN, detailing alleged torture and mistreatment during her incarceration. Her legal team demands an independent investigation.
SAS Faces High Court Over Alleged Afghanistan Killings Cover-Up
A landmark High Court case accuses the Ministry of Defence of a 'wall of silence' over alleged unlawful killings by SAS soldiers in Afghanistan. The families demand justice and a full public inquiry.
Police in court over alleged unlawful killing of Melbourne tradie
Two Victoria Police officers stand accused in Melbourne's Magistrates' Court over the death of Luke Briggs, a 33-year-old tradesman, following a violent altercation outside a Hoppers Crossing 7-Eleven. The case has ignited serious debate over police condu
Life for Syrian man in German knife attack
A German court has sentenced a 26-year-old Syrian man to life imprisonment for a brutal knife attack in Solingen that left one woman dead and several injured, raising serious questions about extremism and public safety.
Couple jailed for keeping six kids locked in filthy home
A depraved couple has been sentenced after their six children were discovered malnourished and imprisoned in squalid, padlocked rooms in a case that has shocked the nation.
Westminster Council unlawful migrant hotel approval scandal
Westminster City Council faces severe backlash and legal scrutiny after allegedly approving a controversial plan to house migrants in a city centre hotel without proper planning permission. The scheme, which proposed adding extra rooms to the Page 8 hotel
Daughter of Abuser Voluntarily Enters NSW Prison After His Death
A New South Wales woman's extraordinary decision to enter prison voluntarily after her abusive father's death reveals deep trauma and sparks a national conversation about justice for victims of familial sexual abuse.
Meghan King Investigated Over Ex Jim Edmonds' Home Entry
Real Housewives of Orange County alum Meghan King is under police investigation after being accused of unlawfully entering the St. Louis home of her ex-husband, former MLB star Jim Edmonds. The dramatic allegations add a new chapter to their acrimonious d
Cheshire Police criticised over unlawful CCTV operation
Cheshire Police faces severe criticism from the official watchdog after officers installed CCTV cameras on a residential street in Warrington without conducting a necessary privacy impact assessment, breaching data protection laws.
US Deportees Illegally Imprisoned in Eswatini
Exclusive: Lawyers reveal a group of men deported from the US to the Kingdom of Eswatini are being held in prison illegally, sparking a major diplomatic and human rights crisis.
Met Officer Sacked for Lying About Cannabis Smell
PC Stuart Hooper was found guilty of gross misconduct after a tribunal ruled he lied about smelling cannabis to justify an unlawful stop of two men in Epping Forest. The officer has been dismissed without notice.
Inquest Rules Hospital Patient Death an Unlawful Killing
A landmark inquest has concluded that 21-year-old Ruth Szymankiewicz was unlawfully killed at a private mental health hospital in Taplow due to catastrophic systemic failings and neglect.
Court Condemns Home Office Over Unlawful Grandmother Detention
The Home Office faces severe criticism after the Court of Appeal ruled its detention of a British grandmother for three years was unlawful, highlighting a 'shocking and unacceptable' disregard for her welfare.
Home Office Faces Court Over Epping Immigration Raid
The Home Office's controversial immigration enforcement operation in Epping is under legal fire as the Court of Appeal grants a judicial review, citing potential 'unlawful' detention practices.
Three Men Charged in West Bromwich Child Abduction
West Midlands Police charge three men with kidnap and false imprisonment after an 11-year-old boy was abducted in West Bromwich. The suspects remain in custody awaiting a court appearance.
High Court Rules Against Yvette Cooper in Asylum Housing Case
The High Court has delivered a scathing rebuke to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, ruling the government's use of ex-military bases for asylum seekers unlawful. A landmark victory for human rights.
Court Rules Home Office Asylum Evictions Unlawful
The UK High Court has delivered a scathing ruling against the Home Office, declaring its eviction of asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping Forest without adequate notice 'unlawful'. The landmark judgement, brought by former Labour MP Dan Jarvis, highlight
Perth 'House of Horrors' Duo Jailed for Torture
Two men have been sentenced to over a decade in prison for the brutal torture and false imprisonment of a man in a Perth property, in a case described by the judge as 'medieval' and 'sadistic'.
High Court rules UK Government's DUP payments unlawful
Belfast's High Court delivers a stunning blow to Westminster, declaring post-Brexit financial support to the DUP unlawful. The ruling ignites fresh constitutional turmoil and calls for transparency.
Teen's unlawful killing ruling over NHS ward death
A teenage girl died in a children's mental health ward after being left unsupervised by an inexperienced agency worker, with a coroner ruling her death as unlawful killing.
Inquest: Ruth Szymankiewicz unlawfully killed
A coroner has ruled that Ruth Szymankiewicz's death in a psychiatric unit was unlawful, raising serious concerns over patient safety and care standards.
Josef Fritzl's lawyer pushes for early release
The lawyer of Josef Fritzl, Austria's most infamous rapist and captor, argues for his early release, sparking outrage and debate over justice and rehabilitation.
IPP Prisoner Joe Outlaw: A Decade Without Release
Joe Outlaw, serving an Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence, has spent over a decade in prison with no set release date, sparking outrage over the controversial sentencing scheme.
IPP Prisoners Still Jailed Years After Sentence Abolition
A damning report highlights how thousands of prisoners under the abolished IPP sentences remain incarcerated, with many denied parole despite serving beyond their minimum terms.
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