DWP's bank surveillance powers spark civil liberties alarm
Controversial new government legislation grants DWP unprecedented powers to monitor bank accounts of benefit claimants, raising serious civil liberties concerns.
Category : Liberties
Claude McKay: Radical Jamaican in 1920s London
Discover the untold story of Claude McKay, the Jamaican writer whose radical journalism challenged colonialism and racism in 1920s London, paving the way for future civil rights movements.
Capitol Police find swastika flag from Jan 6th riot
A US Capitol Police officer has revealed disturbing evidence of a swastika flag being carried by rioters during the January 6th insurrection, highlighting the extremist elements present during the attack.
Widow cleared in Dignitas husband death case
A British widow breathes relief as prosecutors drop her criminal case after accompanying her terminally ill husband to Dignitas for an assisted death. Read the emotional story of love and legal limbo.
NSW Protest Laws Struck Down as Unconstitutional
In a stunning legal blow to the New South Wales government, the state's controversial anti-protest legislation has been declared unconstitutional following a challenge by Palestine Action Group activists.
FOI System at Breaking Point in England
Exclusive investigation reveals England's FOI system in crisis with soaring delays and rejected requests, threatening government transparency.
Russians Sing Banned Songs in Defiant Anti-War Protests
Courageous citizens across Russia flood the streets singing forbidden Soviet-era anthems in powerful demonstration against Ukraine invasion, risking arrest under harsh new laws.
Returned Palestinian bodies show torture evidence - doctors
Medical professionals examining Palestinian bodies returned by Israel report disturbing evidence of systematic torture and potential executions, raising serious human rights concerns in the ongoing conflict.
Library staff threatened over feminist book protests
Library employees in Westminster report being threatened by managers after refusing to remove a contentious feminist book from shelves following public protests.
Ambulance delayed by Portland ICE facility protest
Emergency medical response hampered as protesters block roads during Portland ICE facility demonstration, raising serious questions about protest safety protocols.
Omaha Mayor faces free speech storm over deleted comments
Nebraska Mayor Jean Stothert sparks First Amendment controversy by removing critical comments from official Facebook page, raising questions about digital censorship and government accountability.
ASIO's Expanded Interrogation Powers Spark Rights Fears
Human rights advocates sound alarm as Australian government pushes to dramatically expand ASIO's questioning powers, warning of severe threats to fundamental freedoms and democratic oversight.
Greek PM survives helicopter emergency landing near Athens
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis escapes unharmed after military helicopter makes emergency landing near Athens Olympic Complex. Seven crew members safe as authorities launch urgent investigation.
Met Police guidance on Gaza protest symbols in London
Scotland Yard issues guidance on potentially inflammatory symbols during pro-Palestinian demonstrations as officers balance free speech with public safety concerns.
NRA Sues California Over 'Gun Switches' Ban
The National Rifle Association launches legal battle against California's new law banning firearm accessories known as 'gun switches', setting up a constitutional showdown over Second Amendment rights.
Charges dropped in Union Flag migrant hotel protest case
In a dramatic legal U-turn, all charges have been dismissed against a woman arrested for waving the Union Flag outside a council-commandeered migrant hotel in Essex. The case has sparked national debate about protest rights and police powers.
Pakistan court case seeks Love Island ban over obscenity
A controversial petition in Pakistan's Lahore High Court seeks to ban the popular reality show Love Island, accusing it of promoting obscene content and threatening cultural values in a landmark media censorship case.
Hegseth's legal bid to gag The Guardian journalism
Fox News personality Pete Hegseth launches aggressive legal action against The Guardian, sparking concerns about press freedom and the intimidation of journalists in the UK media landscape.
Zimbabwe's controversial child punishment law sparks outcry
Zimbabwe faces international condemnation as it implements legislation allowing harsh punishments for children, raising serious concerns about juvenile justice and human rights violations.
China Spy Trial Collapses Over Secret Evidence
Exclusive: A major national security prosecution against alleged Chinese spies has dramatically collapsed after crucial evidence was withheld from defence teams, raising serious questions about transparency in Britain's justice system.
Texas Pastor Resigns After Trump Endorsement Backlash
Prominent Dallas pastor Dr. Tony Evans steps down after endorsing Donald Trump, sparking division within his 10,000-member congregation and raising questions about politics in the pulpit.
Florida Mom's PTSD After Violent Police Arrest
A Black mother from Florida is battling severe PTSD after being violently arrested by a white police officer during a routine traffic stop. Exclusive bodycam footage reveals the disturbing altercation that has sparked outrage and calls for police reform.
UK Western Balkans deportation policy faces legal challenge
The Home Office's controversial plan to fast-track deportations to Rwanda-style safe countries faces European court scrutiny as legal experts warn of human rights violations.
Anti-monarchy protests erupt in London during royal ceremony
Central London witnessed significant demonstrations as anti-monarchy protesters gathered along the royal procession route, with police making multiple arrests during the events surrounding King Charles's first State Opening of Parliament.
Freed Palestinians reveal torture in Israeli jails
Newly released Palestinian detainees reveal shocking accounts of systematic torture, medical neglect and inhumane conditions within Israeli prisons, with many requiring urgent hospital treatment.
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender Activist Honoured in London
The extraordinary life of pioneering transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is being honoured in London through a powerful new exhibition and documentary, celebrating her decades of frontline work supporting marginalised communities.
Minister accuses mayor of exploiting faith in watchdog complaint
Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed makes unprecedented intervention with human rights watchdog over 'deeply worrying' conduct by Lutfur Rahman in East London
Labour vows to scrap controversial EHRC equality guidance
Shadow Justice Secretary announces sweeping reforms to equality and human rights protections, targeting government's contentious EHRC guidance for immediate revocation.
Minister appalled by Muslim charity's women ban
Communities Secretary Michael Gove expresses outrage after investigation reveals Muslim charity MEND excludes women from senior positions, raising serious equality concerns.
Shapiro's powerful stand against antisemitism in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro delivers landmark speech condemning rising antisemitism and outlining concrete measures to protect Jewish communities across the state.
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