4 h. ago Right to protest is under attack in England and Wales, reports warn

Human Rights Watch and Justice say recent legislative changes have had a chilling effect and should be repealedThe right to protest is under attack in England and Wales with laws trampling over human rights protections and more oppressive restrictions in the pipeline, two major reports have warned.Both Human Rights Watch and the cross-party law reform organisation Justice say recent legislative changes have created a chilling effect on lawful protest and should be repealed. Their reports, simultaneously published on Thursday, also say that proposals for more curbs should be halted. Continue reading...

Events

22 h. ago My sister was brutally raped and murdered by our Kurdish family in Britain's most notorious honour killing

Banaz Mahmod, 20, from Mitcham, London, was murdered on the orders of father Mahmod Mahmod and uncle Ari Mahmod after she left an abusive arranged marriage.

Events

24 h. ago Labour could rewrite the law to change 'offensive' term for mobility scooters as part of shake

Labour ministers want to modernise the 'outdated' legislation, which uses language described as 'offensive', such as 'invalid carriages'.

Politics

25 h. ago Widow calls for frozen tissue law change after husband’s brain tumour death

Ellie James said she believes her husband would still be alive had the law been in place when he was receiving treatment

Events

26 h. ago MPs to debate change in law after man's cancer death due to 'lottery'

Owain James died in 2024 and his widow is leading a campaign to end the 'postcode lottery' of care

Events

29 h. ago Gordon McQueen 'attributed dementia to heading ball' so let's change law in his name

Record View says it is too late for heroes like Gordon McQueen but justice can still be done for others affected.

Politics

43 h. ago Gordon McQueen 'attributed dementia to heading ball', inquest hears

Former Scotland and Manchester United defender Gordon McQueen, who died aged 70, told his family that his long career in football may have contributed to his dementia, his daughter Hayley McQueen told an inquest into his death in North Yorkshire.

Politics

63 h. ago Brave boy who inspired major change in organ donation law celebrates 18th birthday

Max Johnson, who inspired a new law on organ donation, has marked his 18th birthday with a message of eternal gratitude to the family of the Keira Ball - the little girl who saved his life

Politics

67 h. ago Ayrshire mum demands law change to protect victims of bullying

Ashley Stirling claims her seven year-old son Josh has been the victim of bullying at an East Ayrshire primary school.

Events

2 d. ago Donald Trump has broken international law over Venezuela regime change, says John Swinney

The First Minister said "I cannot see how international law has been respected here" after US troops pulled Nicolás Maduro from his bed and flew him to an American jail.

Politics

3 d. ago Major change to small boat migrant law 'will save lives' from today

From Monday border officials will be able to seize phones and SIM cards from people who reach the UK by small boat in a bid to identify trafficking gangs

Society

5 d. ago Major rugby changes announced for 2026 as Wales play new tournament and law changed again

2026 is set to be a year of change in rugby on both a local and global front

Society

7 d. ago Drone users face fines if they don't follow new 2026 law change

From January 1, many drone pilots will need to take a theory test and register with the Civil Aviation Authority before flying outside

Events

9 d. ago Major law change for anyone buying gig tickets set to come into force in 2026

The trend of ticket touting has caused a lot of damage to the events industry in recent years

Politics

9 d. ago Putin amends law to officially let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has issued arrest warrants for Putin

Politics

1 week ago New Year, real life: how to set goals when you’re exhausted and time

The Law of Attraction Changed My Life host Francesca Amber on why you don’t need more time—just a new mindset—and how to start 2026 in the chaos

Politics

1 week ago 11 things to know about Scotland's law changes coming into force in 2026

Scotland is set for a number of new laws which will come into effect next year

Politics

1 week ago Major driving law changes in 2026 include £400 Motability, seatbelts, eye tests, tax

Drivers can expect significant changes in 2026, from drink driving tax rises and potential seatbelt penalties to new driving test requirements and electric vehicle charges

Economics

2 w. ago Pension age PIP claimants could get £308 backdated pay after law change

Certain groups of older people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an award for the lower rate of mobility element may be able to ask the DWP to look again at their claim following a law change

Economics

2 w. ago Major law change as Germany bids to crack down on people smugglers to UK

The legislation aims to disrupt the criminal gangs that bring people to the UK on small boats

Politics