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LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

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.
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week 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.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
UK news

UK's first trans judge goes to European court over controversial ruling

The first transgender judge in Britain challenges the UK Supreme Court's ruling on gender identity rights at the European Court of Human Rights.
fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago
Soccer (FIFA)

English FA 'carefully reviewing' transgender policy

FA reviewing transgender women participation in football after Supreme Court ruling.
Scottish FA set to ban transgender women from competing in women's football.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

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.
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week 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.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
UK news

UK's first trans judge goes to European court over controversial ruling

The first transgender judge in Britain challenges the UK Supreme Court's ruling on gender identity rights at the European Court of Human Rights.
fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago
Soccer (FIFA)

English FA 'carefully reviewing' transgender policy

FA reviewing transgender women participation in football after Supreme Court ruling.
Scottish FA set to ban transgender women from competing in women's football.
more#transgender-rights
#trans-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
LGBT

Toilet access should follow biological sex but trans people still need facilities, UK watchdog says

Trans individuals face facility access limitations as per recent guidance from the UK's equalities watchdog following a Supreme Court ruling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
LGBT

Toilet access should follow biological sex but trans people still need facilities, UK watchdog says

Trans individuals face facility access limitations as per recent guidance from the UK's equalities watchdog following a Supreme Court ruling.
more#trans-rights
#kneecap
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
UK news

Kneecap concert footage assessed by police over alleged kill your MP' call

Kneecap's lyrics promote violence against MPs, leading to a police investigation.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
UK news

Second Kneecap gig footage assessed by British police over alleged 'kill MP' call

The band Kneecap faces scrutiny over controversial comments made during performances related to political issues.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
UK news

Second Kneecap gig footage assessed by British police over alleged 'kill MP' call

Kneecap faces police investigation for apparent glorification of terrorism and recent visa issues related to performances expressing political views.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
UK news

Kneecap concert footage assessed by police over alleged kill your MP' call

Kneecap's lyrics promote violence against MPs, leading to a police investigation.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
UK news

Second Kneecap gig footage assessed by British police over alleged 'kill MP' call

The band Kneecap faces scrutiny over controversial comments made during performances related to political issues.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
UK news

Second Kneecap gig footage assessed by British police over alleged 'kill MP' call

Kneecap faces police investigation for apparent glorification of terrorism and recent visa issues related to performances expressing political views.
more#kneecap
#free-speech
UK politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

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.
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago
London music

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer

Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment; the case raises questions about free speech and race in the UK.
UK politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

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.
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago
London music

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer

Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment; the case raises questions about free speech and race in the UK.
more#free-speech
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

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

The new Crime and Policing Bill allows for discretion in reporting consensual underage relationships under certain circumstances.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

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

The new Crime and Policing Bill allows for discretion in reporting consensual underage relationships under certain circumstances.
more#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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
2 weeks 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.
#human-rights
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

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

More than 100 UK families plan a class action lawsuit seeking justice for deaths linked to police contact since 1971.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal explained | Computer Weekly

The IPT manages complaints about unlawful surveillance and oversees surveillance legality, crucial for human rights.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

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

More than 100 UK families plan a class action lawsuit seeking justice for deaths linked to police contact since 1971.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal explained | Computer Weekly

The IPT manages complaints about unlawful surveillance and oversees surveillance legality, crucial for human rights.
more#human-rights
#apple
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

US lawmakers ask UK court for transparency into Apple backdoor order

Lawmakers are seeking transparency regarding a UK order demanding Apple to provide widespread access to users' iCloud data.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

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.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

UK tribunal claim takes on Apple over App Store fees

The ongoing case challenges Apple's market practices regarding its App Store and its 30% commission.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

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

Apple is legally challenging a UK order to create encryption backdoors in its iCloud service, citing user privacy concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

US lawmakers ask UK court for transparency into Apple backdoor order

Lawmakers are seeking transparency regarding a UK order demanding Apple to provide widespread access to users' iCloud data.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

UK tribunal claim takes on Apple over App Store fees

The ongoing case challenges Apple's market practices regarding its App Store and its 30% commission.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

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

Apple is legally challenging a UK order to create encryption backdoors in its iCloud service, citing user privacy concerns.
more#apple
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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.
#data-protection
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 months ago

UK officials are reportedly demanding backdoor access to Apple iCloud accounts

UK officials demand Apple backdoor access to iCloud data, threatening user encryption.
Apple may halt encryption in the UK to comply with law enforcement demands.
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 weeks ago
EU data protection

UK law enforcement data adequacy at risk | Computer Weekly

The Data Use and Access Bill could threaten UK data adequacy with the EU by weakening police data protection regulations.
fromExchangewire
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Privacy Statement (UK)

The privacy statement emphasizes user consent and data protection measures for UK residents.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 months ago

UK officials are reportedly demanding backdoor access to Apple iCloud accounts

UK officials demand Apple backdoor access to iCloud data, threatening user encryption.
Apple may halt encryption in the UK to comply with law enforcement demands.
fromExchangewire
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Privacy Statement (UK)

The privacy statement emphasizes user consent and data protection measures for UK residents.
more#data-protection
#aviation
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

What to do if your flight is cancelled? Compensation and expenses rights explained amid Heathrow airport fire chaos

Passengers may face cancellations, but have rights to refunds and alternative flights under UK law.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
UK news

Fighter jets were alerted to intercept a plane when it stopped communicating - and the pilot got fined over $5,000

A pilot was fined for losing air traffic control communication, risking a security response from the Royal Air Force.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

What to do if your flight is cancelled? Compensation and expenses rights explained amid Heathrow airport fire chaos

Passengers may face cancellations, but have rights to refunds and alternative flights under UK law.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
UK news

Fighter jets were alerted to intercept a plane when it stopped communicating - and the pilot got fined over $5,000

A pilot was fined for losing air traffic control communication, risking a security response from the Royal Air Force.
more#aviation
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

Drug mule caught with 18,000 haul at airport

Jobless drug mule caught with £18,000 of khat at Newcastle Airport.
fromTheregister
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

UK court says China op can't put off Scottish chip biz sale

The UK High Court denied FTDI Holding's request for an injunction, supporting the government's order to sell its stake in a Scottish chip company.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
2 months ago

UK Online Safety Act may not be safe for blog owners

Website owners may be liable for user comments under the UK's Online Safety Act.
The Online Safety Act mandates content monitoring by all online service providers.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

XL bully clamps jaw onto police officer's leg leaving serious injuries

An XL Bully dog attacked a police officer during a response to a call, resulting in serious injuries and criminal charges against the owners.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

High Court: Sky Betting 'parasitic' in targeting problem gambler | Computer Weekly

The High Court's ruling against Sky Betting emphasizes the importance of valid consent in the use of personal data, especially for vulnerable individuals.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
3 months ago

John Lewis is using AI to check shoppers are old enough to buy KNIVES

John Lewis leverages AI for age verification to sell knives online, marking a significant shift in compliance with legal regulations.
#competition-law
fromCity AM
3 months ago
Tech industry

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.
fromApp Developer Magazine
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromCity AM
3 months ago
Tech industry

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.
fromApp Developer Magazine
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
more#competition-law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Stormzy given ban for using phone while driving Rolls-Royce

Stormzy received a nine-month driving ban for using a mobile phone while driving and had previously violated vehicle tint regulations.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Three scammers convicted of $125K Aston Martin 'crash for cash' insurance fraud

The attempted fraud involved staging a collision for insurance money.
Investigations revealed the deception and poor condition of the Aston Martin.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

What are non-crime hate incidents' which have become so hated in the UK?

The investigation of children for name-calling and the case of Allison Pearson highlight the controversy surrounding non-crime hate incident (NCHI) recordings in the UK.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Full list of areas targeted as police clamp down on dodgy' firesticks

Using dodgy firestickers for illegal streaming can lead to jail time, as seen in recent enforcement actions across the UK.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

My wealthy grandfather left his estate to me and some of his caregivers. My family wants to sue them to get "their share"

Families may contest a will, but legal systems protect soundly made decisions by the deceased, regardless of family disputes.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Chinese couple forfeit two luxury Hampstead homes suspected to be result of 'fraud'

A couple forfeits luxury homes and assets linked to financial fraud for a £12 million settlement.
#assisted-dying
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

The U.K. Voted to Legalize Assisted Dying. Which Other Countries Allow It?

Britain's vote to legalize assisted dying signifies a shift in societal attitudes and reflects a global trend towards legalization.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

The U.K. Voted to Legalize Assisted Dying. Which Other Countries Allow It?

Britain's vote to legalize assisted dying signifies a shift in societal attitudes and reflects a global trend towards legalization.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
more#assisted-dying
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
London

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
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

'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.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

'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.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
more#criminal-justice
Miscellaneous
fromCity AM
5 months ago

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.
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago
Cars

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
New York City

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
London

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.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
London

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.
more#police-accountability
#drug-trafficking
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
London

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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
Canada news

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.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
London

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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
Canada news

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.
more#drug-trafficking
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

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.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
London

Delivery riders getting illegal e-bikes seized

Illegally modified e-bikes are predominantly seized from food deliverers aiming to increase speed for deliveries.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Cryptocurrency

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
fromITPro
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromBBC News
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromITPro
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromBBC News
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

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.
more#cybersecurity
fromwww.theargus.co.uk
10 months ago
Gadgets

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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