4 h. ago Will the public side with the protesters in LA? Here are some lessons from history | Musa al

Social movements have long included some form of direct conflict with authorities. The key is whom the public blames for clashesOn 6 June, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) conducted aggressive raids in Los Angeles, sweeping up gainfully employed workers with no criminal record. This led to demonstrations outside the Los Angeles federal building. During these protests, David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) of California, was arrested alongside more than 100 others – leading to even larger demonstrations the next day.Donald Trump responded on 7 June by sending federal troops to Los Angeles to quell the protests without consulting Governor Gavin Newsom and, in fact, in defiance of Newsom’s wishes. This dramatic federal response, paired with increasingly aggressive tactics by local police, led to the protests growing larger and escalating in their intensity. They’ve begun spreading to other major cities, too.Musa al-Gharbi is a sociologist ...

Events

5 h. ago Transgender murderer's criminal record is 'wiped clean' after they self

A trans killer had their criminal record wiped clean after declaring themselves to be a woman behind bars..

Events

19 h. ago Transgender murderer's criminal record is wiped... by a simple change of name

A trans killer had their criminal record wiped clean after declaring themselves to be a woman behind bars..

Events

35 h. ago Trans killer has criminal record 'wiped clean' after thug self

Campaigners have urged for answers to know if other trans prisoners also have clean PC records for the new names they gave themselves.

Events

3 d. ago ‘A moral obligation to protest’: LA residents on being thrust into chaos

Angelenos have taken to the streets to resist Ice officials conducting raids at workplaces, schools and churchesAs thousands of military personnel descended on Los Angeles under the orders of Donald Trump and their city was thrust into the center of a political crisis, Angelenos have largely voiced their support for the immigrant community and resistance to the administration targeting them.“When you are rounding up people with no criminal record while they are at their jobs, it is very clear that the cruelty is indeed the point,” said Alex Berg, 42. “As Americans, we have a constitutionally protected right to protest. As Angelenos, we have a moral obligation to protest Ice raids on members of our community,” he added. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Windows smashed at BBC building and daubed with ‘Free Gaza’ graffiti

A clean-up operation had wiped off the graffiti by Tuesday lunchtime.

Politics

8 d. ago Commuters who challenge train ticket inspectors or appeal penalty fares risk getting a criminal RECORD, new report reveals

A review published by the Office of Rail and Road means passengers could be prosecuted if their appeals against a penalty fare are rejected.

Events

8 d. ago Brits who challenge train ticket inspectors or make silly mistakes when booking are at risk of getting a criminal RECORD, new report reveals

A review published by the Office of Rail and Road means passengers could be prosecuted if their appeals against a penalty fare are rejected.

Events

1 week ago Court problems ‘real danger’ to Britain’s reputation if not tackled – top judge

In criminal courts, the backlog for crown court cases hit a new record high by the end of last year at 74,651.

Events

2 w. ago 'Entitled' neighbour blamed me for her family's criminal record

A woman has been left furious after she got her neighbour's family a criminal record - but she believes they deserve the mark against their names after they did

Events

2 w. ago Spain aims to ban flushing of wet wipes, with manufacturers paying for cleanup

Government’s draft legislation also includes ban on releasing disposable party balloons into the environmentThe Spanish government is preparing a law that will oblige wet wipe manufacturers to cover the costs of cleaning huge wads of their product from the country’s clogged-up sewers and water-treatment plants.The draft legislation, which is intended to help Spain meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals and comply with EU legislation on reducing single-use plastic products, will also ban people from disposing of wet wipes down the toilet, as well as prohibiting the deliberate release of disposable party balloons containing plastic into the environment because of the marine pollution they cause. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago ‘I have no criminal record’: Harvard grad brought to US as child self

U.S. announced its first government-funded self-deportation flight last week

Events

3 w. ago Sewage dumping water companies hit with record 81 criminal investigations

The number of criminal investigations into illegal sewage spills and other breaches of environmental permits has more than doubled since last July.

Events

3 w. ago Record number of water sector criminal investigations launched as sewage issues rise

“Water companies have too often gone unpunished” said the environment secretary

Events

3 w. ago ‘Record’ 81 criminal investigations into water sector as sewage inspections soar

The Government insists water companies which break the law will be punished for their ‘disgraceful behaviour’.

Events

3 w. ago Criminal probes into water firms hit record high as Tory record blasted

The Government has announced 81 criminal investigations have been opened over sewage spills and other breachers since the general election

Events