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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

New independent watchdog signed into law in watershed moment for English football

An independent football regulator has been established in the UK, enhancing fan involvement in club governance.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Gangster granny' who oversaw 80m drugs operation foiled by police

Deborah Mason, known as the "Queen Bee," was at the heart of a gang operating a cocaine supply chain with a street value of £80 million. The 'gangster granny' led her crew in delivering nearly a tonne of cocaine and managed to live luxuriously, as seen through extravagant purchases like a Gucci collar for her cat. Her leadership role included intense coordination with suppliers, further illustrating the depth of her criminal involvement.
UK news
#trans-rights
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

UK eyes new laws over cable sabotage

Cyberattacks and undersea cable sabotage challenge the UK's legal framework and blur the lines between war and peace.
London startup
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Chinese student who used a phone mast blaster' in car to send HMRC scam texts to thousands is jailed

A Chinese student is sentenced for using a portable phone mast to send scam texts, fooling victims into revealing personal information.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

U.K. Parliament bans women from being prosecuted for late-term abortion

The UK has decriminalized late-term abortions, a significant reform reflecting progressive changes in abortion rights.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach

23andMe fined £2.31 million for a data breach that exposed sensitive user information affecting millions, leading to bankruptcy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

High court dismisses challenges against adding VAT to UK private school fees

The judges noted that adding 20% to private school fees would not have been possible under EU law, highlighting how Brexit has influenced UK policy freedom.
UK politics
#terrorism
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago
UK news

Prosecution of gallerist under UK's Terrorism Act should serve as 'warning to all art dealers', says Metropolitan Police

fromConsequence
2 months ago
London music

Kneecap Member Charged with Terror Offense After Allegedly Displaying Flag in Support of Hezbollah

fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago
UK news

Prosecution of gallerist under UK's Terrorism Act should serve as 'warning to all art dealers', says Metropolitan Police

fromConsequence
2 months ago
London music

Kneecap Member Charged with Terror Offense After Allegedly Displaying Flag in Support of Hezbollah

Law
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Why Hi Solicitors Are Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors for Complex Cases

Strong legal representation is essential in complex criminal law cases.
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Is your neighbour's tree blocking sunlight? Here's what you can and can't do when it comes to trimming trees that aren't your own

Communicate with your neighbor to resolve tree-related disputes amicably.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

WATCH: Bold buzzard tries to batter its way through window in Havering village

A buzzard's reckless attempt to fly into a window highlights ongoing concerns for local residents in Havering-atte-Bower.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sadiq Khan is right: Britain must decriminalise cannabis or remain in the dark ages | Simon Jenkins

Britain's drug laws remain archaic, with repeated attempts for cannabis decriminalization being thwarted by government reluctance, reflecting societal divides in drug use perceptions.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Men 'livestreamed' Russia-linked arson plot, court hears

Arsonists livestreamed an attack on a warehouse supplying equipment to Ukraine, orchestrated by Russian mercenaries, causing significant damage and risking lives.
#data-protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Judges told to favour community alternatives over short prison sentences

Short custodial sentences may be replaced with community-based alternatives to alleviate prison overcrowding in England and Wales.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

UK jails smuggler for 25 years over arranging migrant boats to Europe

Ahmed Ebid, who organized smuggling operations from North Africa to Italy, has been sentenced to 25 years for his role in a £12 million operation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tommy Robinson due for release in days after 18-month sentence cut

Tommy Robinson's prison sentence for contempt of court has been reduced, allowing for an early release.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Brits can be extradited over Tokyo jewellery heist

British men accused of robbing a Tokyo jewellery store can be extradited to Japan after a landmark ruling.
The extradition case is significant as it involves no existing treaty between the UK and Japan.
#national-security
fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

Home CCTV laws - the rules on using cameras to boost a home's security

Even if the primary purpose of your CCTV is to secure your property, if the cameras capture detailed images of areas where others have a reasonable expectation of privacy - such as a neighbour's garden or interior windows - this could be seen as a breach of that right.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Bargain Hunt expert admits terror offence after sales to 'Hezbollah financier'

Ojiri's refusal to disclose high-value art sales raises significant concerns about compliance in the art market, especially regarding transactions with suspected terrorists.
UK news
#winston-churchill
#transgender-rights
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Two opposing views on football's transgender ban

Transgender women will no longer be allowed to play in women's football in England starting June 1, following a Supreme Court ruling.
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

UK's top court rules legal definition of woman' refers to biological sex'

The UK Supreme Court rules that 'woman' and 'sex' refer to biological entities, potentially impacting transgender rights.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

UK court jails Ugandan judge over slavery conviction DW 05/02/2025

A senior judge in Uganda was sentenced to prison for enslaving a PhD law student from Uganda in the UK.
#kneecap
London music
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Footage of Kneecap gig in London being assessed by counter-terrorism police

Expressions of support for Hamas and Hezbollah were displayed at a recent performance, prompting police investigation.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

Think the garden wall height regulations UK are the same for all walls? They're not, in fact there's double the difference

Garden wall height regulations in the UK vary based on location and height, impacting planning permission requirements.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

New rules for public bodies expected by summer' after UK gender ruling

UK Supreme Court ruling defines a woman by biological sex; new statutory code of practice coming this summer.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Teachers exempt from reporting teenage sex under Romeo and Juliet' clause

The new Crime and Policing Bill is intended to protect minors by not obligating teachers to report consensual underage relationships, thus defining child sexual abuse more clearly.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

What does the UK supreme court's ruling on definition of women' mean?

The UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman does not include transgender women with gender recognition certificates.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Gender critical campaigners win at UK supreme court over definition of woman

The UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman excludes transgender women with gender recognition certificates.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

U.K. Top Court Says Trans Women Do Not Meet Legal Definition of Women Under Equality Act

The Supreme Court ruled that trans women are not legally recognized as women under UK equality law.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal explained | Computer Weekly

The IPT manages complaints about unlawful surveillance and oversees surveillance legality, crucial for human rights.
#apple
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Apple's appeal to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal over the UK's encryption 'back door' explained | Computer Weekly

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK Home Office loses attempt to keep legal battle with Apple secret

UK courts prioritize transparency over government claims of national security in legal disputes.
Apple challenges Home Office's technical capability notice, advocating for user privacy and encryption.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Apple's appeal to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal over the UK's encryption 'back door' explained | Computer Weekly

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Dozens of families join plan for class action over UK police contact deaths

I think it's quite revolutionary what we're trying to do. There has never been a class action of this kind done in the UK before, there hasn't been a call-up like this one before.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

FA lobbies UK government to make tailgating' at turnstiles a criminal offence

The FA wants tailgating made a criminal offense to improve security ahead of the 2028 men's European Championship.
#aviation
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Migrants unlawfully housed at UK's flagship asylum site Wethersfield, court rules

The High Court ruled that the UK government unlawfully housed asylum seekers at a prison-like site, highlighting serious oversight in accommodations for vulnerable individuals.
UK politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Big Brother's alive and well in the UK - here's why we have to be vigilant in the US

The arrest of Rose Docherty under the UK's new speech regulations highlights severe limitations on free speech in democracies.
fromTheregister
5 months ago

UK Online Safety Act may not be safe for blog owners

Individuals running their own websites may be liable for harmful comments posted by visitors under the UK's Online Safety Act, highlighting ambiguous legal responsibilities.
Miscellaneous
Tech industry
fromCity AM
6 months ago

Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft: The 30bn legal headache for Big Tech

Big Tech companies face over 20 active class action lawsuits in the UK, totaling over £30 billion in alleged damages related to competition law infringements.
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