Category : Constitution


No-fault divorce revolution transforms UK marriage laws

Groundbreaking reforms to marriage laws will introduce no-fault divorce in England and Wales, ending the blame game and reducing conflict for separating couples. Discover how this historic change will modernise family courts.

Montserrat citizens denied UK justice access

Exclusive investigation reveals how British citizens in Montserrat are being systematically denied access to UK courts, sparking accusations of constitutional injustice and second-class citizenship.

Westminster's 'Undemocratic' Welsh Veto Power Exposed

Plaid Cymru's Liz Saville Roberts accuses the UK government of undermining Welsh democracy by granting itself powers to veto legislation passed by the Senedd. The controversial Welsh Bill provisions have sparked a major constitutional clash.

Unelected Lords Block Bill to Scrap Hereditary Peers

The House of Lords has inflicted a major defeat on the government, blocking a bill that would have scrapped the role of Hereditary Peers. This move sets the stage for a fierce parliamentary battle over the future of the unelected chamber.

Scotland Scraps 'Not Proven' Verdict in Legal Overhaul

The Scottish Parliament has voted to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, a unique feature of Scots law for centuries. This landmark decision streamlines the justice system into a binary choice of 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.

Sotomayor: US Presidents Are Not Kings

US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivers a powerful defence of judicial independence and the rule of law, warning against the concentration of presidential power in a landmark speech.

Palace Denies Royal Catholic Conversion Report

Kensington Palace has issued a firm denial after a report suggested a senior royal was considering converting to Catholicism, a move that would have profound constitutional implications.

Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Plot

Brazil's Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict, sentencing former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for orchestrating a plot to stage a military coup and overturn the 2022 election results.

UK Government Unveils Radical ECHR Reform Plan

The Conservative government has proposed a major overhaul of its relationship with the European Court of Human Rights, aiming to assert parliamentary sovereignty and curb the court's influence over UK law.

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