Category : Liberties


Portugal approves controversial burqa ban legislation

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.

Court overturns Palestine Action terror ban

In a significant legal victory for civil liberties, the Court of Appeal has overturned the government's decision to label Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, ruling the designation unlawful and restoring the group's right to protest.

UK bid to ban Palestine Action as terrorist group

Exclusive: Home Office documents reveal secretive push to proscribe activist group, raising serious civil liberties concerns and legal challenges over freedom of protest rights in Britain.

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.

Palestine Action wins court battle against Home Office

In a dramatic legal showdown, activists from Palestine Action have secured a major victory as judges reject the Home Office's attempt to dismiss their challenge against the UK's terror organisation classification. This groundbreaking ruling could reshape

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.

Peru Declares Emergency Amid Widespread Protests

Peruvian President José Jerí imposes 30-day state of emergency as violent protests sweep the nation, suspending constitutional rights and deploying military forces to restore order.

FDA warns against Trump-linked COVID 'treatment'

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a stern warning about oleandrin, a botanical extract promoted by Trump allies as a COVID-19 treatment, citing serious safety concerns and lack of evidence.

Church of Norway apologises to LGBTQ+ community

In a historic move, Norway's national church has formally apologised to LGBTQ+ people for decades of discrimination and exclusion, acknowledging 'shame and great harm' caused by its policies.

Police officer guilty of Jermaine Baker manslaughter

A Metropolitan Police firearms officer has been convicted of manslaughter for the 2015 shooting of Jermaine Baker in Wood Green, marking a significant legal precedent for police accountability in the UK.

ICE faces legal battle over LGBTQ+ migrant detention

Exclusive investigation reveals US immigration authorities are systematically detaining queer and trans asylum seekers in Louisiana facilities with troubling safety records, despite official policies.

Racist ex-officer fights spy inquiry summons

A former police officer identified as a racist is taking unprecedented legal action to avoid testifying at the Undercover Policing Inquiry into the Stephen Lawrence case, sparking outrage from the family's representatives.

China arrests pastor Jin Mingri in Zion Church crackdown

Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese authorities' intensified crackdown on underground Christian churches, with prominent pastor Jin Mingri facing serious charges amid growing religious persecution concerns.

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