Category : Liberties


Charity gets hate mail after senator shares contact details

A Melbourne-based charity finds itself at the centre of a dangerous harassment campaign after its contact information was publicly shared by Senator Ralph Babet and others following the Charlie Kirk killing, prompting widespread condemnation.

Paraguay's Mother's Day declaration excludes LGBTQ+ families

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies sparks outrage by declaring 'Mother's Day' as exclusively for 'pregnant women, mothers, and grandmothers,' drawing condemnation from LGBTQ+ rights groups who call it discriminatory and exclusionary.

NSW Police face class action over festival strip searches

Thousands of festival-goers could join a major class action against NSW Police, alleging unlawful strip searches during Sydney music events. Redfern Legal Centre leads the challenge against controversial search practices.

Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.

Man Spared Jail for Knife Attack After 'Religious Provocation'

A Muslim man who admitted to a knife attack on a protester outside a community centre has been given a suspended sentence after a judge ruled he was 'provoked' by offensive slogans. The controversial decision has ignited a fierce debate over sentencing an

Henry & Ryder: The Case for UK Slavery Reparations

A groundbreaking new report commissioned by Sir Lenny Henry and authored by Marcus Ryder makes a powerful economic and moral argument for slavery reparations in the UK, urging the nation to confront its colonial past.

Decoding Antifa: The Movement Trump Calls a Threat

As Donald Trump targets Antifa once again, we examine what this decentralised anti-fascist movement really stands for, its origins, and why it remains such a polarising force in American politics.

US Denied Rights to West African Deportees - Lawyer

A human rights lawyer alleges that the US deported West African migrants without due process, denying them access to legal counsel and fair hearings in a breach of international obligations.

Lib Dems Propose UK Smartphone Ban for Under-16s

The Liberal Democrats are advocating for a ban on smartphone sales to under-16s and social media access restrictions in a bold policy shift aimed at safeguarding teenagers' wellbeing.

Trump brands Antifa as domestic terrorists

President Trump signs sweeping executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, launching unprecedented crackdown on militant anarchist groups across the United States.

Nigerian General Loses London Home Battle to Ex-Lover

A high-stakes legal battle over a multi-million-pound London home between a retired Nigerian general and his former lover, a human rights lawyer, has reached a dramatic conclusion in the UK courts.

British boy trapped in Syrian camp: Family's plea for help

The family of a 10-year-old British boy, whose mother took him to Syria to join ISIS, is fighting for his safe return from a squalid detention camp. They argue the UK government has a duty to rescue the child from a life of radicalisation and despair.

Legal chief: Labour's Islamophobia definition may hinder police

Attorney General's principal adviser Lord Hermer KC raises serious concerns that Labour's proposed definition of Islamophobia may prevent police from properly investigating crimes where Muslims are suspects, creating significant operational challenges for

NYC agrees $28.7m settlement with George Floyd protesters

New York City agrees to a multi-million dollar settlement with hundreds of protesters over alleged police brutality and wrongful arrests during the 2020 George Floyd demonstrations, marking a significant moment for police accountability.

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