Legal
The UK government has announced an expansion of its deportation program for convicted foreign nationals, extending its reach to 15 additional countries, bringing the total to 23. The policy, known as "deport now, appeal later," allows deportation without waiting for foreign nationals to serve......
The United Kingdom’s High Court has ruled that the government can continue exporting components for F-35 fighter jets to Israel, despite concerns they might be used in violations of international humanitarian law during the conflict in Gaza. In a 72-page decision issued on Monday, Judges Stephen......
Over 800 legal professionals in the United Kingdom including prominent judges, lawyers, and academics have signed an open letter demanding immediate sanctions against Israel and its officials due to the ongoing war in Gaza. Addressed to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the letter highlights what the signatories......
A judge in the British High Court has issued a temporary order stopping the UK government from finalizing a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The decision came just hours before a planned virtual signing ceremony between British and Mauritian officials. The legal action......
The UK government has been temporarily barred from concluding its negotiations on the Chagos Islands deal following a last-minute injunction granted by a High Court judge in the early hours of Thursday. The ruling, issued by Mr. Justice Goose at 2:25 AM BST, prevents the government from taking any conclusive......
British authorities have detained five men, including four of Iranian nationality, under suspicion of involvement in a terrorist plot, according to a statement from London's Metropolitan Police. The arrests took place in various locations including London, Swindon, and the Greater Manchester area.......
The recent blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza imposed by Israel has sparked concerns over potential violations of international humanitarian law, according to statements from three European foreign ministers. In a joint declaration issued on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom,......
Chelsea footballer Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment after allegedly calling a police officer “stupid and white.” The incident occurred in southwest London in the early hours of January 30, 2023. According to court proceedings, Kerr and her partner, West......
A TikTok executive has acknowledged that data crucial to an ongoing lawsuit involving the deaths of four British teenagers may have been erased. The teens, aged 12 to 14, are believed to have died while attempting the “blackout challenge” seen on TikTok, where participants intentionally deprive......
Prince Harry’s legal fight against Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper group is set to begin in London on Tuesday. The royal is seeking a ruling that top figures within the media company were aware of and actively covered up significant misconduct. Prince Harry, together with former senior lawmaker......
In a landmark decision, Bangladesh's High Court has acquitted Tarique Rahman, son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, along with 48 others, overturning their convictions in a 2004 grenade attack that targeted a political rally. This ruling has far-reaching implications, not only for the individuals......
The International Criminal Court (ICC) recently issued arrest warrants for three key figures in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas commander Mohammed Deif. The charges center on alleged war crimes and crimes......
Three people have been formally charged in relation to the tragic death of former One Direction member Liam Payne, according to authorities in Argentina. Payne, aged 31, passed away on October 16 after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. The Argentine National Criminal and......
