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#legal-reform

Released violent offenders to be locked' in restriction zones in England and Wales

The plans are designed to restrict the movements of the most serious sexual and violent offenders. Technology, such as electronic tags, would be used to ensure compliance and manage risk.

UK news

fromwww.amny.com

New York change to discovery laws take effect in win for prosecutors | amNewYork

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York's amended rules regarding evidence in criminal trials will take effect Thursday, minimizing cases dismissed on procedural grounds.

NYC politics

US politics

fromwww.npr.org

Hurricane Katrina helped change New Orleans' public defender system

Hurricane Katrina caused severe disruptions in the New Orleans public defender system, but led to crucial improvements two decades later.

#immigration

UK politics

More transparency needed on immigration status of suspects, says Cooper

fromKqed

US politics

Longtime Central Valley Resident Makes Difficult Decision To Voluntarily Leave U.S. | KQED

UK politics

More transparency needed on immigration status of suspects, says Cooper

fromKqed

US politics

Longtime Central Valley Resident Makes Difficult Decision To Voluntarily Leave U.S. | KQED

Thousands of Once-Secret Police Records Are Now Public. Here's How You Can Use Them | KQED

A newly accessible database provides critical information for families of victims of police violence, aiding their healing process.

fromwww.dw.com

Gisele Pelicot awarded France's highest civilian honor DW 07/14/2025

Gisele Pelicot received France's highest civilian honor for her courageous testimony about enduring a decade of sexual abuse.

UK news

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Teen jailed in Dubai over sex with girl released

A British teenager was released from a Dubai jail after receiving a royal pardon for a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

East Londoners face long wait for justice as court has historically high backlog

Snaresbrook Crown Court has the highest backlog in England, with 4,185 cases, impacting justice delays for both victims and defendants.

London politics

South east Londoners left waiting for justice as Woolwich court backlog soars

The backlog at Woolwich Crown Court has increased by 40%, leading to long waits for justice for South East Londoners.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Vietnam ends death penalty for crimes against the state, bribery, drugs

Vietnam has abolished the death penalty for eight serious crimes, including embezzlement and espionage, replacing it with life imprisonment for future offenses.

Law

MP who was raped gets backing over law change

Natalie Fleet advocates for legal changes to prevent rapists from having parental rights, drawing on her own experience as a teenage rape survivor.

#human-rights

UK politics

Shabana Mahmood says UK will seek reform of human rights convention

UK politics

Echoes of Brexit as Starmer is pressed to seize initiative on human rights | Jessica Elgot

UK politics

Shabana Mahmood says UK will seek reform of human rights convention

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

UK politics

Echoes of Brexit as Starmer is pressed to seize initiative on human rights | Jessica Elgot

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Family of girl killed in Carshalton crash call for law change ahead of inquest

Lillie's family is campaigning for 'Lillie's Law,' which seeks to impose immediate suspensions and lifetime bans on drink-drivers who cause injury or death.

London politics

fromThe Washington Post

U.K. parliament votes to bar prosecution for abortions in England, Wales

British lawmakers voted to decriminalize termination of pregnancies after 24 weeks, marking a historic change in abortion laws in England and Wales.

#abortion

UK politics

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in step forward for reproductive rights

UK politics

British women are being jailed under archaic abortion laws. MPs can act to end that this week | Frances Ryan

UK politics

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in step forward for reproductive rights

UK politics

British women are being jailed under archaic abortion laws. MPs can act to end that this week | Frances Ryan

more#abortion

#abortion-rights

UK politics

Abortion vote comes as calls for decriminalisation rise along with number of prosecutions

UK politics

Abortion decriminalisation plans pushed by Labour MP

UK politics

Abortion vote comes as calls for decriminalisation rise along with number of prosecutions

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK politics

Abortion decriminalisation plans pushed by Labour MP

more#abortion-rights

Decriminalising abortion is a step toward giving women full control over their bodies

The removal of abortion from criminal law aims to enhance women's reproductive rights and healthcare access.

Law

fromwww.aljazeera.com

The fight for divorce rights in the Philippines

Divorce remains illegal in the Philippines, forcing many into abusive marriages without an escape route.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Khamis: ADA reform bill can stop legal shakedown that's hurting Californians - San Jose Spotlight

Californians are enduring excessive financial burdens from an ADA system that, instead of fostering access, has been turned into a mechanism for exploitative lawsuits against small businesses.

Social justice

UK news

fromwww.independent.co.uk

New Zealand PM mulls privacy laws after aide secretly recorded sex workers'

Proposals for new privacy laws in New Zealand may arise after allegations of unauthorized recordings by a government aide.

Privacy technologies

The employees at highest risk of workplace surveillance revealed

Rising workplace surveillance disproportionately affects young workers and black employees, raising privacy concerns and calling for legal reforms.

Intellectual property law

Family criticises law change on paedophiles' parental rights

Government legislation on parental rights for convicted paedophiles is criticized for its limited scope and financial burdens on families seeking protection.

fromPatently-O

An IDS is Now the Best Defense Against IPRs: Ecto World v. RAI

USPTO Director establishes IDS-cited art as grounds for discretionary denial, with exceptions for 'mega-IDSs'.

PTAB practice shifts toward a more patent-owner friendly stance.

Why abortion rights in the UK are getting more and more perilous

Legal ramifications for women seeking abortions in England are severe, impacting their safety and healthcare trust.

There is a growing trend of legal prosecutions against women for abortion-related offenses.

fromNew York Post

Exclusive | Letitia James' pro-consumer push could spark 'legal shakedowns' and boost greedy lawyers, businesses say

New York Attorney General Tish James' FAIR Business Practices Act aims to enhance consumer protection but faces backlash from business groups fearing increased frivolous lawsuits.