69 h. ago Sarah Vine (and dog Muffin) join a resurgent Kemi Badenoch as the Tory leader hits out at reform

SARAH VINE: After weeks of uncertain performances in the Commons, she skewered the Prime Minister on the question of the Supreme Court ruling on women, accusing him of 'moral cowardice'.

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6 d. ago A battle looms over rule of law as some courts start to flex their muscles against Trump

Whether federal courts can force Trump to comply with their orders is an essential question for US democracyThe US supreme court and other federal courts have begun flexing their muscles to push back on Donald Trump’s efforts to defy judicial orders, escalating a hugely consequential battle over the rule of law.The US issued a significant order early Saturday morning blocking the federal government from removing people who had been detained in northern Texas from the United States. Separately, US district judge James Boasberg has found probable cause to hold the government in contempt for defying his orders to halt deportations. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Now Keir Starmer DOESN'T believe trans women are women: Sir U

Keir Starmer hailed a 'step forward' by the Supreme Court as he faced questions on a visit to promote the government's pilot scheme for free breakfast clubs in schools.

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7 d. ago Keir Starmer FINALLY breaks his silence on gender ruling: PM 'welcomes' Supreme Court's 'clarity' despite 'resistance' from Labour ministers

Keir Starmer hailed a 'step forward' by the Supreme Court as he faced questions on a visit to promote the government's pilot scheme for free breakfast clubs in schools.

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7 d. ago Will Keir Starmer FINALLY break his silence on gender ruling? PM faces questions over Labour frontbenchers 'resisting' Supreme Court decision as he surfaces after Easter

Keir Starmer is expected to face questions as he promotes the government's pilot scheme for free breakfast clubs.

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9 d. ago The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial

The supreme court judgment gives protections to women at the same level as other groupsThe meaning of “woman” and “female” in the Equality Act has become one of the most contested questions of recent years. Last week the supreme court settled it, in a landmark legal judgment that affirms the rights of women to the same level of legal protection afforded to other groups.The Equality Act protects people against discrimination on the basis of nine protected characteristics, including their sex, race, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. The question at stake was whether “sex” means someone’s biological sex, or their “certificated sex”; in other words, should those who are male but who have a gender recognition certificate (GRC) be treated as a woman under equalities law? Continue reading...

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1 week ago MIKEY SMITH: 6 authoritarian things Donald Trump's team did in 24 hours as he faces contempt charge

With Donald Trump's administration facing a contempt of court ruling from a federal judge, it raises an unprecedented question: Are there any consequences for Donald Trump ignoring a court ruling? And if not...what happens next?

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1 week ago What does the Supreme Court gender ruling mean? All your questions answered from sharing public toilets to maternity leave and competitive sports

The case tested legally for the first time whether or not somebody with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) recognising their gender as female should be treated as a woman.

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2 w. ago Trump lawyers defy court over questions about status of wrongly deported Maryland dad

Government attorneys can’t answer questions about Kilmar Abrego Garcia after Supreme Court ordered administration to ‘facilitate’ his return

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3 w. ago "I know exactly what happened": Alleged victim in Rochdale sex abuse trial denies drink and drugs affected her memory

Girl A was giving evidence at the trial for a second time

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3 w. ago Alleged victim in Rochdale sex abuse case to be recalled to court for further questioning

Girl A had previously given evidence last month

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4 w. ago French justice minister urges prompt appeal hearing for Le Pen – Europe live

Gérald Darmanin stresses court timelines are outside government control as PM admits he has questions over immediate public office bansLe Pen ban is ‘political and partisan’, says French far-right party’s presidentIn Kyiv, Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha has offered an update on the talks with the United States over a new minerals deal.Sybiha told a press conference held with his Lithuanian counterpart, Kestutis Budrys, that one round of consultations had already taken place and that an agreement providing for a strong American business presence in Ukraine would contribute to his country’s security infrastructure, Reuters reported. Continue reading...

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