Tag: Legal Rights
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Labour MPs Push Back on Starmer’s Jury Trial Limits Plan
Rising tensions within Labour over criminal justice reform Nearly 40 Labour MPs have signaled to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer that they are not prepared to back his party’s proposed limits on jury trials. In a move that highlights tensions within Labour’s ranks on how to tackle case backlogs and efficiency in the courts, the…
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New Guidance Could Ban Trans Women from Some Single-Sex Spaces Based on Appearance
Overview: What the guidance says and why it matters Proposed guidance on the inclusion of transgender people in single-sex spaces has sparked a heated debate about safety, rights, and how policy is applied in everyday settings. Officials suggest that venues such as hospital wards, gyms, and leisure centres could question or challenge a person’s eligibility…
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Why Family Bullying Over Inheritance Has Become Rife—and What We Can Do
Why inheritance bullying is increasingly common Inheritance disputes have long sat at the edge of family life, but recent years have seen a troubling rise in what charities describe as “family bullying” around wills and estates. Experts warn that this isn’t simply a matter of money; it’s about power, control, and the way social norms…
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Why Family Inheritance Bullying Has Become Rife and What We Can Do
Understanding the Rise of Inheritance Bullying Family dynamics around money and property are increasingly tense. An issue once considered private is now a public concern, with charities reporting a sharp rise in cases of inheritance bullying — the manipulation, coercion, or exploitation of relatives to influence who receives wealth or assets after a loved one…
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Greta Thunberg detained in Israeli custody: allegations of harsh treatment and bedbug rashes
Overview of the incident Environmental activist Greta Thunberg was detained by Israeli authorities amid the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a protest convoy delivering aid to Gaza. As reporting from the Guardian and other outlets details, Thunberg and fellow flotilla members faced search, detention, and questions from security forces after the boats were intercepted…
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Supreme Court Set to Rule on Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025
Overview of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, has stirred significant controversy since its introduction. Enacted to amend previous legislation governing Waqf properties, the Act has been subject to scrutiny from various sectors, particularly from Muslim communities. The Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict on September 15, 2025, regarding…