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......
Prosecutors are reviewing evidence that could lead to additional charges against Lucy Letby, the former neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others during her time at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed it had received......
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......
Spain’s non-lucrative visa offers non-EU citizens a legal path to live in the country without working. It remains a top choice for retirees and those with passive income. But what happens when the applicants are in a long-term relationship but not legally married? Residency without employment The......
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 UK is anticipating a significant ruling from its Supreme Court that could affect the rights of transgender individuals to access gender-specific services. The Court will decide whether the term "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 includes transgender women with gender recognition certificates......
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has scheduled public hearings from April 28 to May 2, 2025, to issue an advisory opinion on Israel's legal responsibilities regarding UN operations in the occupied Palestinian territories. The hearings are the result of a UN General Assembly resolution passed......
British authorities have charged Vladimir Motin, the 59-year-old Russian captain of a cargo ship, with manslaughter and gross negligence after a fatal collision in the North Sea. The incident involved Motin’s Portuguese-flagged container vessel, the Solong, which collided with the US military fuel......
Spanish prosecutors have formally requested a retrial for former football federation chief Luis Rubiales, challenging the impartiality of the judge who presided over his case. This follows Rubiales' recent conviction for sexual assault after forcibly kissing player Jenni Hermoso during Spain’s......
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,......
