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HIV fertility rights, explained

HIV-positive individuals in the UK can now donate sperm or eggs to partners after changes to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act.
#reproductive-rights

How a battle over defining a woman ended up in the UK's highest court

The UK Supreme Court case debates legal definitions of sex and gender, potentially reshaping rights and single-sex spaces in the UK.

Former PMs unite against assisted dying as Grieve hints it is against rule of law

Former PMs united against assisted dying bill, citing legal and ethical concerns.
Lack of safeguards in the bill raises fears of breaching European Human Rights obligations.

How a battle over defining a woman ended up in the UK's highest court

The UK Supreme Court case debates legal definitions of sex and gender, potentially reshaping rights and single-sex spaces in the UK.

Former PMs unite against assisted dying as Grieve hints it is against rule of law

Former PMs united against assisted dying bill, citing legal and ethical concerns.
Lack of safeguards in the bill raises fears of breaching European Human Rights obligations.
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#google

Google hit with 7B claim over search engine dominance

Google faces a £7 billion claim in the UK for allegedly abusing its search engine dominance, impacting both competition and consumer prices.

UK android app developers file class action suit against Google | App Developer Magazine

Professor Barry Rodger has initiated a class action lawsuit against Google for abusing its market dominance to negatively impact UK app developers. Claims seek E1.04 billion.

Google hit with 7B claim over search engine dominance

Google faces a £7 billion claim in the UK for allegedly abusing its search engine dominance, impacting both competition and consumer prices.

UK android app developers file class action suit against Google | App Developer Magazine

Professor Barry Rodger has initiated a class action lawsuit against Google for abusing its market dominance to negatively impact UK app developers. Claims seek E1.04 billion.
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New UK crypto regulations will include stablecoins and staking services | TechCrunch

The U.K. plans to regulate the crypto sector comprehensively by early 2025.

Human rights activists face reprisals for opposing extractive industries, says report

UK firms need mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence to protect human rights defenders and prevent corporate exploitation.

Diplomats and relatives accused of nine serious crimes in UK last year, MPs told

Diplomatic officials in the UK have allegedly committed serious crimes, including sexual assault and child-related offences, raising concerns about diplomatic immunity.
#criminal-justice

Kinahan gangster Peadar Keating to be extradited to UK on gun plot charges

Keating has dropped his extradition fight and is set to be in UK custody by Christmas.

'Prostitute's cautions leaves sex workers stigmatized for the rest of their lives'

The Assembly urges the mayor to reform the 'prostitute's caution' system to prevent lifelong discrimination against former sex workers.

East Londoner who sent rifle scopes to the Taliban is jailed

A man from Ilford was sentenced for sending rifle scopes to the Taliban, representing important counter-terrorism enforcement.

Kinahan gangster Peadar Keating to be extradited to UK on gun plot charges

Keating has dropped his extradition fight and is set to be in UK custody by Christmas.

'Prostitute's cautions leaves sex workers stigmatized for the rest of their lives'

The Assembly urges the mayor to reform the 'prostitute's caution' system to prevent lifelong discrimination against former sex workers.

East Londoner who sent rifle scopes to the Taliban is jailed

A man from Ilford was sentenced for sending rifle scopes to the Taliban, representing important counter-terrorism enforcement.
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Get your house in order, says SFO as fraud countdown begins

Large businesses must implement fraud prevention measures within nine months to avoid criminal liability under new guidelines.
#privacy

Apple warns proposed UK law will affect software updates around the world

Apple is concerned about proposed changes to UK law that could allow the government to veto privacy and security updates.
The changes could potentially impact not just UK users, but all users globally of Apple products and services.

Privacy Statement (UK)

The privacy statement emphasizes user consent and data protection measures for UK residents.

Apple warns proposed UK law will affect software updates around the world

Apple is concerned about proposed changes to UK law that could allow the government to veto privacy and security updates.
The changes could potentially impact not just UK users, but all users globally of Apple products and services.

Privacy Statement (UK)

The privacy statement emphasizes user consent and data protection measures for UK residents.
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UK car finance industry faces major disruption as lenders halt deals over commission ruling

UK car finance industry is facing significant disruption due to a court ruling on commission disclosure, leading to halted new finance deals.
#police-accountability

The Guardian view on police accountability: ministers ought to act on evidence | Editorial

The acquittal of police officer Martyn Blake in the shooting death of Chris Kaba deepens concerns over police accountability and public trust in law enforcement.

What we now know about the 13 seconds before Chris Kaba was shot

The case of Martyn Blake raises critical issues about police accountability and the treatment of officers in fatal shooting incidents.

The Guardian view on police accountability: ministers ought to act on evidence | Editorial

The acquittal of police officer Martyn Blake in the shooting death of Chris Kaba deepens concerns over police accountability and public trust in law enforcement.

What we now know about the 13 seconds before Chris Kaba was shot

The case of Martyn Blake raises critical issues about police accountability and the treatment of officers in fatal shooting incidents.
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Lame move from a lame duck, grim wages of Joe's weakness and other commentary

Britain's crackdown on silent prayer near abortion clinics raises significant concerns about free speech and civil liberties.
#money-laundering

Drug dealer with 1.5m property empire convicted

Richard Baxter has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering, revealing ties to organized crime and a significant property empire.

Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Operating Crypto ATM Network in the UK

Olumide Osunkoya's guilty plea represents the first U.K. conviction related to illegal crypto ATM operations.

Drug dealer with 1.5m property empire convicted

Richard Baxter has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering, revealing ties to organized crime and a significant property empire.

Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Operating Crypto ATM Network in the UK

Olumide Osunkoya's guilty plea represents the first U.K. conviction related to illegal crypto ATM operations.
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#terrorism

Man arrested over chants at pro-Palestine protest

A man was arrested in London for allegedly inciting support for Hamas during a protest.

Two Met Police officers had no clue Hezbollah is a terrorist group and allows vigil for slain leader at Trafalgar Sq - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Met Police officers displayed a concerning lack of awareness regarding Hezbollah's status as a proscribed terrorist organization during a public vigil.

Man arrested over chants at pro-Palestine protest

A man was arrested in London for allegedly inciting support for Hamas during a protest.

Two Met Police officers had no clue Hezbollah is a terrorist group and allows vigil for slain leader at Trafalgar Sq - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Met Police officers displayed a concerning lack of awareness regarding Hezbollah's status as a proscribed terrorist organization during a public vigil.
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UK's top Catholic bishop urges faithful to lobby MPs to oppose assisted dying

Cardinal Nichols warns proposed assisted dying law changes could undermine the medical profession's duty to care.
Nichols emphasizes the potential dangers of legitimizing assisted dying.

Old graves could be reused as the UK runs out of space for the dead

The UK is facing a burial space crisis, leading to proposals for reusing old graves under strict regulations.

Man arrested just 22 minutes after new zombie knife law came into effect

New laws have made zombie knives illegal, enhancing measures against knife crime in the UK.

Delivery riders getting illegal e-bikes seized

Illegally modified e-bikes are predominantly seized from food deliverers aiming to increase speed for deliveries.
#abortion-rights

Buffer zones set to come in around abortion clinics

Buffer zones around abortion clinics in England and Wales will prohibit harassment starting from October 31, 2023.

As France makes abortion a constitutional right, UK women see sharp rise in abortion convictions

France enshrines abortion access in constitution
UK facing rise in abortion convictions

Buffer zones set to come in around abortion clinics

Buffer zones around abortion clinics in England and Wales will prohibit harassment starting from October 31, 2023.

As France makes abortion a constitutional right, UK women see sharp rise in abortion convictions

France enshrines abortion access in constitution
UK facing rise in abortion convictions
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#animal-rights

Pet thieves could be jailed for up to five years under new UK law

The Pet Abduction Act 2024 makes pet theft a criminal offense in the UK, reflecting the emotional toll on families affected.

Hundreds of foxes and deer chased and killed in latest hunting season, report says

Illegal hunting continues in the UK, with nearly 600 wild animals reportedly affected despite a long-standing ban.

Pet thieves could be jailed for up to five years under new UK law

The Pet Abduction Act 2024 makes pet theft a criminal offense in the UK, reflecting the emotional toll on families affected.

Hundreds of foxes and deer chased and killed in latest hunting season, report says

Illegal hunting continues in the UK, with nearly 600 wild animals reportedly affected despite a long-standing ban.
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High court blocks Cumbria plan for first new UK coalmine in 30 years

The UK's first new coalmine project in 30 years has been rejected due to climate impact considerations established by recent legal precedents.

Bitcoin and NFTs may get greater legal protections as 'personal property' under proposed UK law | TechCrunch

The U.K. is legitimizing digital assets as 'personal property' to enhance legal protections amidst evolving regulatory landscapes.
#cybersecurity

A cyber criminal group behind an MFA bypass operation promised hackers "profit within minutes" - they're now facing lengthy jail sentences

Three men pleaded guilty for running a site assisting cyber criminals to bypass multi-factor authentication, impacting over 12,500 victims in the UK.

Smart gadgets: Tougher rules for sellers of internet-enabled devices in the UK

New UK law enforces stricter security rules for 'smart' gadgets to protect consumers from cyber-criminals.

A cyber criminal group behind an MFA bypass operation promised hackers "profit within minutes" - they're now facing lengthy jail sentences

Three men pleaded guilty for running a site assisting cyber criminals to bypass multi-factor authentication, impacting over 12,500 victims in the UK.

Smart gadgets: Tougher rules for sellers of internet-enabled devices in the UK

New UK law enforces stricter security rules for 'smart' gadgets to protect consumers from cyber-criminals.
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Tory councillor's wife's criminal social media post did not break X rules'

Social media platforms like X are failing to adequately regulate harmful content, highlighted by a case involving a Conservative councillor's criminal post.
The incident raises concerns over the moderation practices of X and their alignment with legal standards.

Drug courier duped' into carrying two suitcases full of cannabis through Heathrow

Travelers from Thailand, Canada, and the US face jail for cannabis smuggling into the UK, with increased arrests signaling tougher enforcement.

Watchdog Launches Probe Into Reported Breach' of Kate Middleton's Medical Records

The London Clinic is under investigation for privacy breach involving Kate Middleton's medical records.
Police and privacy watchdog are involved in the investigation.

UK households issued 1,000 TV Licence fine warning

Every household in the UK must have a TV Licence to watch live TV or BBC iPlayer, facing fines up to £1,000 if caught illegally.
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