Category : Liberties


UK bans strangulation in pornography

Anti-trafficking campaigners celebrate as new legislation prohibits simulated choking and strangulation in pornographic content, marking a significant victory for performer welfare.

Lucy Ward: Joey Barton's posts scared me

Broadcaster Lucy Ward gives emotional testimony about fearing for her safety after former footballer Joey Barton targeted her with misogynistic social media posts in landmark online abuse case.

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Memphis

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, halting the controversial deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis following protests over a police killing.

Secret Court Order Hides Afghan Data Leak Details

Exclusive: A powerful superinjunction is hiding details of a significant data breach affecting Afghan citizens who aided UK forces, sparking serious questions about transparency and democratic accountability.

Tommy Robinson cleared of terror offence

English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been found not guilty of terror-related charges after a dramatic trial at the Old Bailey. The controversial activist was accused of encouraging support for a banned organisation.

Tommy Robinson cleared of terror phone code charge

English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been acquitted of failing to disclose phone passcodes to counter-terror police, in a case that raises questions about digital privacy and security powers.

Tommy Robinson convicted of terror offence

English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson faces prison after being convicted of refusing to give police access to his mobile phone upon returning to Britain from abroad.

Palestinian author freed after 32 years imprisonment

After more than three decades behind bars, Palestinian writer Nasser Abu Srour has been released from Israeli custody, returning to a Gaza transformed by conflict and sharing his remarkable story of literary achievement from prison.

Woman challenges Australia's anti-terror laws in court

A landmark legal battle unfolds as a Sydney woman prosecuted for flying a Hezbollah flag mounts a constitutional challenge against Australia's counter-terrorism legislation, testing the boundaries of national security laws.

UK bans strangulation in pornography

New legislation making pornography depicting strangulation a criminal offence comes into force in the UK, marking a significant shift in online safety regulation.

LA Gym Bans Trans Member From Lesbian Area

A Los Angeles fitness centre sparks controversy after excluding a transgender member from women-only spaces, igniting heated debate about LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion policies.

Judge overturns school transgender notification policy

A federal judge has struck down a Pennsylvania school district's policy requiring parental notification when students change their name or pronouns, citing First Amendment violations in a case with national implications.

Starmer delays Hillsborough Law, families devastated

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as the proposed Hillsborough Law, promising legal parity for victims, faces delays despite pre-election pledges. Families express deep disappointment over the stalled legislation.

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