Category : Liberties


DOJ Sues SeaWorld Over Wheeled Walker Ban

The Justice Department has sued United Parks & Resorts, alleging its ban on seated wheeled walkers at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens violates disability rights law, seeking damages and policy changes.

Spanish Woman Wins Legal Battle for Euthanasia

Noelia Castillo, 25, has secured the right to end her life under Spain's euthanasia law after a prolonged legal fight against her father and conservative groups, citing unbearable pain from paraplegia and psychiatric illness.

3.5% Protest Participation Can Drive Policy Change

New research reveals that when 3.5% of a population engages in nonviolent protests or boycotts, it creates sufficient pressure to achieve policy changes, as demonstrated by the expanding 'No Kings' movement.

Dubai's Social Media Crackdown Ends Influencer Dream

As Iranian missiles strike Dubai, the UAE government has launched an unprecedented crackdown on social media posts, arresting residents for sharing images. Influencers face pressure to promote state narratives while ordinary citizens risk detention.

Met Police to Resume Arrests for Palestine Action Support

The Metropolitan Police has reversed its position, announcing it will resume arresting individuals who show support for Palestine Action, following a high court ruling that deemed the ban on the group unlawful but pending appeal.

Ofcom Accused of Orwellian Assault on Free Speech

Media regulator Ofcom has reversed its decision not to investigate climate-sceptic comments on Talk TV after lobbying by the Good Law Project, sparking accusations of an 'Orwellian' assault on free speech from critics.

Girlguiding Orders Trans Girls to Leave by September

Girlguiding has directed transgender girl members to leave the organisation by early September, following a Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act 2010. The decision, based on legal advice, has sparked criticism from trans rights groups.

Trump's Sanctions on UN Expert Threaten Free Speech

The Trump administration's sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN human rights expert, are creating a chilling effect on free speech, with academics and activists fearing reprisals for criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza.

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