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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Top lawyers and ex-judges urge government to rethink jury trial curbs

Over 3,200 legal experts oppose government plans to eliminate jury trials for crimes with sentences under three years, arguing the proposal is untested and won't reduce court backlogs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Hanging on to Trump's latest words is not the special relationship', Starmer tells MPs

What I was not prepared to do on Saturday was for the UK to join a war, unless I was satisfied there was a lawful basis and a viable thought-through plan.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Shadow of Iraq war lies over Westminster as MPs consider US-Israeli attack on Iran

Calvin Bailey, a former military officer with Iraq experience, warns against repeating Iraq war mistakes while cautioning that current Middle East tensions require focus on present security threats rather than historical grievances.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Home Office denies absurd' criticism over rule change that could leave dual nationals stranded

New UK border rules requiring British dual nationals to present valid passports or certificates of entitlement caused confusion and travel disruptions despite the Home Office claiming adequate communication.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Son hopeful for change after mother's fireworks death

impression that she might actually progress things
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

King Charles must confront Andrew face-to-face' for him to leave Royal Lodge: Latest

MPs could debate Prince Andrew's conduct, his 30-room mansion and the possibility of stripping him of his dukedom. The Government has so far refused to allocate time in the House of Commons for MPs to discuss Andrew's situation because the royal family wants Parliament to focus on important issues. But the issue could be raised on one of the days when ministers are not in control of the parliamentary timetable.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Assisted dying bill is a licence to kill', Theresa May says

Legalising assisted dying risks pressuring vulnerable people and suggests some lives are less worth living, prompting intense parliamentary debate over safeguards and individual autonomy.
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