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newser.comworld5 days ago
117 Arrested at London Protest Outside Royal Court of Justice
Police detained 117 people during a demonstration outside the Royal Court of Justice. The arrests were made for expressing support for a proscribed organisation.
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thecanary.copolitics5 days ago
Police Arrest 117 at Protest After Court Upholds Ban on Palestine Action
London police arrested 117 people outside the Royal Courts of Justice on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation. The Court of Appeal ruled the Home Secretary's decision to designate the group as a terror organisation was lawful.
Abc Newspolitics5 days agoUpdated
UK Court of Appeal Rules Government Lawfully Proscribed Palestine Action
Britain's Court of Appeal ruled Monday that the government acted lawfully when it banned Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. The decision overturned a February High Court ruling and makes membership or support punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
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leftfootforward.orgworld7 days ago
UK Court of Appeal to Rule on Legality of Palestine Action Ban and Terrorism-Linked Sentences
The Court of Appeal will decide whether the government’s July 2025 proscription of Palestine Action was lawful. The ruling comes one day after four activists received prison sentences of up to seven years and eight months.
Engadgettechnology10 days ago
UK regulator reminds social media platforms of legal duty to limit hateful content
Ofcom issued an open letter citing the Online Safety Act 2023 after unrest in Belfast. The letter follows a stabbing and subsequent riots that prompted widespread online posts about immigration.
rte.ieworld10 days agoUpdated
Two Men Jailed for Piloting Migrant Boats Across English Channel
A Sudanese national received a 27-month sentence and an Afghan national received a two-year sentence after pleading guilty to steering overcrowded small boats. The sentences mark the first under a new law that criminalizes endangering lives at sea.
forbes.comfinance25 days ago
UK High Court Approves Omnibus Order for Piracy Site Blocking
The U.K. High Court has issued an omnibus order allowing rights holders to block access to piracy services that meet defined criteria without filing new applications for each domain. The order, obtained by the Motion Picture Association, lasts six months and can be extended.
politics25 days ago
Attorney General Seeks Appeal Review of Youth Sentences in Hampshire Rape Case
The attorney general has asked the Court of Appeal to examine sentences given to three teenage boys convicted in the rape of two girls in Hampshire. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the sentences as the right outcome.
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news.sky.comworld26 days ago
Family Says Northamptonshire Police Advice Prevented Murder Victim From Leaving UK
Relatives of Harshita Brella state that officers told the 24-year-old she could not return to India while her domestic abuse case remained active. Brella was later found dead in the boot of a car in Ilford.
bbc.co.ukfinance29 days ago
UK Businesses Face Difficulty Distinguishing Assistance Dogs From Pets
Pet owners are presenting dogs as emotional support animals to enter restaurants, pubs and shops. Charities report rising incidents and say the practice affects access for people who rely on trained assistance dogs.
bbc.co.ukpolitics31 days ago
Tax Barrister Robert Venables Faces Three Charges of Tax Evasion
Robert Venables KC, 78, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on charges of evading nearly £2 million in income tax over nearly ten years. The prosecution alleges he used a partnership structure to understate income and spent the funds on household staff.
foxnews.comworld39 days ago
Retired Pastor Convicted for Open-Air Service Near Northern Ireland Abortion Clinic
A 78-year-old retired pastor in Northern Ireland was found guilty on Thursday of conducting an illegal abortion protest. He held a short open-air church service near a hospital abortion facility within the 150-meter buffer zone where protests are banned. The conviction has drawn…
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investopedia.comworld45 days ago
Sharia-compliant Legal Services Advertised on UK High Streets
GB News reported the presence of services offering marriage contracts, divorce proceedings and inheritance arrangements rooted in Islamic law. Senior legal consultant and human rights lawyer Fadi Farhat called for discussion of Sharia elements within the legal system while stress…
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UK Preacher on Trial for Abortion Safe Access Zone Violation
A 77-year-old preacher in Northern Ireland is standing trial for allegedly influencing women near an abortion facility. He was positioned across from a hospital and engaged in preaching activities unrelated to abortion. This marks the first prosecution under the Safe Access Zones…
broadbandtvnews.comtechnology61 days ago
UK Regulator Ofcom Investigates Telegram for Potential Failures in Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Material
The UK media regulator Ofcom has initiated an investigation into the messaging app Telegram due to evidence suggesting the presence and sharing of child sexual abuse material on the platform. Telegram denied the accusations and stated it has measures in place to address such cont…
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Former X Factor Contestant Chico Slade Convicted of Drink-Driving
Chico Slade, known from the X Factor, was found guilty of drink-driving in court. He stated that he had consumed alcohol for six hours while mourning a friend's death and had taken flu medicine. The conviction follows his arrest after police observed his vehicle.