22 h. ago Jeremy Corbyn turns up at court in solidarity with Palestine Action protesters accused of terror offences

Some 36 people pleaded not guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London after being charged under anti-terror laws for supporting the banned group.

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23 h. ago Prevent ‘very ineffective’ in dealing with political extremism – Dominic Grieve

A review found that counter-terrorism measures including the law used to ban Palestine Action and Prevent are being used too widely.

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34 h. ago Advisers told ministers banning Palestine Action could make it more popular

Briefing paper warned proscription could also heighten Muslim-Jewish tensions and be seen as favouring IsraelMinisters banned Palestine Action despite being told by their advisers it could “inadvertently enhance” the group’s profile, an official government document shows.The briefing paper was written three months before the proscription of the group, which was set up to take direct action to halt UK arms supplies to Israel. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Terror law used to ban Palestine Action being used too widely, report warns

A three-year review also found that anti-radicalisation scheme Prevent is ‘not fit for purpose’

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47 h. ago Legal experts and politicians criticise process used to ban Palestine Action

Independent commission says definition of terrorism relied on by ministers is too broad and more parliamentary oversight is neededLegal experts, former government ministers and an ex-MI6 director have criticised the process used to ban Palestine Action.The members of an independent commission set up by the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law said the definition of terrorism was too broad and better parliamentary oversight and judicial scrutiny was needed. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Police searching for Palestine Action prisoner who absconded after being freed from prison for wedding

The government has warned that Sean Middlebrough may face a longer sentence after he absconded

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3 d. ago Manhunt launched for Palestine Action activist accused of going on the run from HMP Wandsworth after skipping bail

Sean Middleborough, 32, who was being held on remand at HMP Wandsworth in south-west London, was granted bail for a weekend to attend his brother's wedding. But he did not return to prison.

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4 d. ago Jailed UK climate protesters facing conditions reserved for extremists on release

Exclusive: Just Stop Oil activist was banned from attending gatherings, including meeting a friend in a cafe, without permissionEnvironmental protesters are being given licence conditions on release from jail that are supposed to be limited to extremism cases.Ella Ward, 22, was banned from going to any meetings or gatherings, except for worship, without permission from her probation officer, although the Ministry of Justice dropped the condition after she brought a legal challenge. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Mother of transgender teen accuses Queensland government of privacy breach that could have ‘outed’ her child

Revelation comes as LNP accused of ‘intimidation’ after demanding sensitive medical details from parents of transgender childrenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland government released private information about the mother of a transgender teenager – information she says potentially “outed” her child – to a stranger.The revelation came as the state government was accused of “intimidation” and “an invasion of privacy” after demanding confidential medical information from parents of transgender children who are considering a further legal challenge to its controversial ban on puberty blockers. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Victim of Epping hotel sex attack migrant broke down in tears and felt 'in danger all over again' after he was mistakenly released and then paid £500 to leave Britain

The victim said she felt like Kebatu had been 'paid for what he had done to me' after he was given £500 to prevent a legal challenge against his removal.

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8 d. ago Judge considers Democratic challenge to Trump troop deployment in Memphis

City government declines to raise objection in court but state leaders and ACLU seek to block deployment of troopsA state court in Nashville on Monday heard a legal challenge by some Democratic elected officials to Donald Trump’s deployment of the national guard into the streets of Memphis, notable in part because of who has not raised an objection: the city of Memphis itself.Shelby county mayor Lee Harris led the lawsuit, along with state representatives Gabby Salinas and GA Hardaway, both Memphis Democrats. Other state and local leaders joined the suit, including one Memphis city council member. The ACLU later filed briefs in support of the suit seeking an injunction to block the deployment of troops. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Union to consider industrial action after losing legal challenge against Ofsted

The National Association of Head Teachers sought to proceed with legal action against the watchdog over plans to grade schools through report cards.

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1 week ago NY judge dismisses legal challenge from Texas in early test of abortion shield law

A New York judge has dismissed a legal challenge from Texas seeking to enforce a civil judgment against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman

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1 week ago Reform MP loses Court of Appeal bid to throw out challenge to by

Graham Moore, a losing candidate in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election in May, has launched a legal challenge against the result.

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1 week ago Protests against Palestine Action ban to take place in Wales

Event organisers estimate that around 1,500 people could join in the action next month

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2 w. ago Another blow for Trump as judge disqualifies ‘unlawfully serving’ top prosecutor in Los Angeles

Trump’s DOJ faces growing legal challenges over attempts to keep his loyalists in office without Senate confirmation

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2 w. ago Palestine Action activist accused of breaking into RAF base led anti

A pro-Palestine activist accused of vandalising an RAF base with Palestine Action spoke to anti-Israel protesters gathered outside his jail using a prison telephone.

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2 w. ago Protests against Palestine Action ban planned in 18 UK towns and cities

More than 2,000 people have already been arrested for alleged support of the group, which is banned under terrorism laws.

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2 w. ago New WASPI update on calls for State Pension age compensation for millions of women

Dozens of MPs have urged DWP ministers to meet with WASPI campaigners ahead of a legal challenge.

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3 w. ago No Kings protesters on their hopes for resistance movement against Trump: ‘If we lose momentum, we lose the fight’

Fourteen protesters from LA to DC share thoughts on new leaders, shutdown negotiations, and Republican policiesMillions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against TrumpNo Kings protests across the US: in picturesSaturday’s No Kings protests brought millions to the streets across all 50 states in the latest demonstration against Donald Trump’s administration amid a government shutdown. But many protesters are already strategizing about what to do next.Some said continuing protests were a sign of vibrant civil resistance against the administration’s heavy-handed policies, which have challenged legal and constitutional norms in the US. They also discussed economic boycotts and strikes. Continue reading...

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