Victoria Softens Protest Laws After Backlash
Victoria passes amended anti-protest laws giving police broader powers, sparking criticism from human rights advocates and opposition parties.
Category : Liberties
Iran Arrests Marathon Organisers Over Women Running Without Hijabs
Iran arrests two marathon organisers after images show women running without hijabs on Kish Island, sparking conservative backlash.
Hong Kong Police Can Demand Phone Passwords Under New Security Law
Hong Kong police can now demand phone passwords under amended national security law, with penalties of up to three years in jail for non-compliance.
Labour MP Ruth Jones Pushes Ruby's Law to Protect Pets in Domestic Abuse Cases
Labour MP Ruth Jones introduces Ruby's Law to protect pets in domestic abuse cases, recognising pet abuse as coercive control.
Kezia Dugdale Warns LGBTQ+ Rights Could 'Go Backwards' in UK
Kezia Dugdale warns LGBTQ+ rights could go backwards in UK, calls for kinder debate on trans issues as she becomes Stonewall chair.
JK Rowling Accuses Nicola Sturgeon of 'Rewriting History' Over Gender Self-ID Law
JK Rowling criticises Nicola Sturgeon for claiming opposition to gender self-ID law was driven by 'forces' rather than ordinary people.
Trump Targets Black Journalists Press Freedom Under Threat
Trump's reported suggestion to jail reporters sparks press freedom concerns, drawing condemnation from journalists and advocates.
Begum Case Raises Fears For Dual Nationals In UK
Dual national warns that stripping Shamima Begum of citizenship sets dangerous precedent for naturalised UK citizens.
Israeli Police Arrest Palestinian Santa at Christmas Event in Haifa
Israeli police arrest Palestinian Santa at Haifa Christmas party; rights group alleges excessive force. Celebrations continue in Bethlehem and Gaza amid ongoing conflict.
Farage Faces Hostile Questions at US Congress Hearing on Free Speech
Nigel Farage faces hostile Democrat questioning at US Congress hearing on censorship, accused of being a Putin-loving free speech impostor.
Lawyers and Refugee NGOs Face Death and Rape Threats in Far-Right Campaign
Lawyers and refugee NGOs report death and rape threats from far-right protesters, forcing some to close offices amid fears for safety.
Girlguiding Trans Policy Forces 10 Year Old To Leave Friends
Girlguiding orders transgender girls and women to leave by September 2026 after Supreme Court ruling, sparking protests and heartbreak.
Iran Crackdown: 400 Eye Gunshot Injuries in One Hospital
Over 400 gunshot eye injuries in one Tehran hospital as Iran cracks down on protests; Trump promises help.
Kensington Council Admits Using AI Surveillance Software on Estates
Kensington and Chelsea Council admits using US AI surveillance software on two estates, sparking privacy concerns and debate over resident safety.
Denmark Insists Greenland Not for Sale After Trump Renews Call
Denmark says Greenland is 'not for sale' after Trump renews call for US takeover. PM Frederiksen says Denmark is ready to defend its territory and backs Greenland's right to self-determination.
Hungarian Public Media Halt After Orbán Ouster
Hungarian public media outlets close to Viktor Orbán have suspended broadcasting after Péter Magyar's election victory, marking the end of propaganda broadcasts.
Israel Passes Law to Strip Citizenship from Palestinian Terror Convicts Receiving PA Funds
Israel passes law to strip citizenship from Arabs convicted of terrorism who received PA funds, sparking accusations of racism and war crimes.
Macao Passes Law Allowing Secret Trials for National Security
Macao lawmakers pass a bill allowing closed-door trials for national security, expanding committee powers amid concerns over judicial transparency.
Trump Lawyers Refuse to Hand Over Financial Records to BBC in $10bn Defamation Case
Trump's lawyers refuse to hand over financial records to BBC in $10bn defamation case over Panorama documentary on Capitol riots.
Hampstead Heath Ponds to Stay Trans-Inclusive After Public Backing
Hampstead Heath ponds remain trans-inclusive after 86% of public consultation respondents backed existing rules, despite Supreme Court ruling on sex definition.
Century-Old Welsh Women's Peace Petition Returns Home
A 100-year-old peace petition signed by nearly 400,000 Welsh women returns to Wales from the US, where it was housed at the Smithsonian.
Satanic Temple Loses Free Speech Case Against Boston City Council
US court rejects Satanic Temple's free speech claim to give invocation at Boston City Council meetings, citing lack of community ties.
Press Freedom Groups Condemn Arrests of Journalists Including Don Lemon After Anti-ICE Protest
Press freedom groups condemn arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort after an anti-ICE protest, calling it a crackdown on media.
Met to Expand Live Facial Recognition in London by Christmas
Met Police to deploy live facial recognition in West End by Christmas, with six more areas in 2027, sparking privacy concerns.
Millions Gather for Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran
Millions of Iranians marched in Tehran on day four of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, expressing grief, anger, and calls for revenge against the US, with banners reading ‘We are Iran’s true missiles’.
Skilled Migrants Flee Germany Over Crippling Bureaucracy
Thousands of skilled migrants are leaving Germany, with a new IAB survey identifying bureaucracy as the main reason. Long waits, high fees, and confusing procedures push them to return home or move to other EU countries.
Brit Student Jailed for Life in Dubai Sees Family's Fundraiser Removed
Mia O'Brien, 23, from Liverpool, is jailed for life in Dubai; family's GoFundMe removed for violating terms.
US Drops Charges Against Veteran in Flag Burning Protest
US Justice Department drops charges against veteran Jan Carey for burning flag near White House in protest against Trump's anti-flag-burning order.
Dunblane Families Warn Gun Laws At Risk 30 Years On
Families of Dunblane victims warn UK gun laws are 'at risk' 30 years after the massacre, citing changing attitudes and loopholes.
Home Office Faces Legal Action Over Child Protection Failures
ECPAT UK launches legal action against Home Office over unlawful placement of unaccompanied children in hotels, with hundreds missing.
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