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Quirky Employment Tribunal Cases Highlight Self-Representation and Access to Justice
Recent UK employment tribunal cases, some involving seemingly trivial disputes like calling a boss a "dickhead" or being deemed "messy", highlight the rise of self-representation since legal aid cuts in 2013, leading to a wider range of claims and increased media attention.
Quirky Employment Tribunal Cases Highlight Self-Representation and Access to Justice
Recent UK employment tribunal cases, some involving seemingly trivial disputes like calling a boss a "dickhead" or being deemed "messy", highlight the rise of self-representation since legal aid cuts in 2013, leading to a wider range of claims and increased media attention.
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40% Bias Score
British Comedian's Arrest Sparks Free Speech Debate
The arrest of Graham Linehan, a British comedian, for social media posts about transgender people has ignited a debate in the U.K. over freedom of speech versus online hate speech, with critics citing ambiguities in the law and concerns over potential overreach.
British Comedian's Arrest Sparks Free Speech Debate
The arrest of Graham Linehan, a British comedian, for social media posts about transgender people has ignited a debate in the U.K. over freedom of speech versus online hate speech, with critics citing ambiguities in the law and concerns over potential overreach.
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20% Bias Score
UK Strengthens Legal Definition of "Honour"-Based Abuse
The UK government is introducing a clearer legal definition of "honour"-based abuse in England and Wales to improve support for victims and prosecution of perpetrators, backed by training for professionals, awareness campaigns, and a study into the crime's prevalence; 2,755 offences were recorded in...
UK Strengthens Legal Definition of "Honour"-Based Abuse
The UK government is introducing a clearer legal definition of "honour"-based abuse in England and Wales to improve support for victims and prosecution of perpetrators, backed by training for professionals, awareness campaigns, and a study into the crime's prevalence; 2,755 offences were recorded in...
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28% Bias Score
UK Woman Denied Compensation After In-Flight Assault Due to Legal Loophole
A British woman was sexually assaulted on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Gatwick in September 2023; despite the attacker's conviction in a UK court, she was denied compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme due to the plane's foreign registration.
UK Woman Denied Compensation After In-Flight Assault Due to Legal Loophole
A British woman was sexually assaulted on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Gatwick in September 2023; despite the attacker's conviction in a UK court, she was denied compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme due to the plane's foreign registration.
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44% Bias Score
Sally Rooney to Fund Banned Terror Group
Irish novelist Sally Rooney announced she will donate her earnings from books and BBC adaptations to the banned group Palestine Action, potentially facing up to 14 years imprisonment under UK terrorism laws.
Sally Rooney to Fund Banned Terror Group
Irish novelist Sally Rooney announced she will donate her earnings from books and BBC adaptations to the banned group Palestine Action, potentially facing up to 14 years imprisonment under UK terrorism laws.
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56% Bias Score
Wikipedia challenges UK Online Safety Bill in court
The Wikimedia Foundation is suing the UK government, arguing that the Online Safety Bill's categorization of Wikipedia as a 'high-risk' service is flawed and threatens the platform's operation by mandating editor verification, potentially exposing volunteers to harm.
Wikipedia challenges UK Online Safety Bill in court
The Wikimedia Foundation is suing the UK government, arguing that the Online Safety Bill's categorization of Wikipedia as a 'high-risk' service is flawed and threatens the platform's operation by mandating editor verification, potentially exposing volunteers to harm.
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48% Bias Score
UK House of Lords Debates Assisted Dying Bill
The UK House of Lords began debating a bill legalizing assisted dying, with passionate arguments from supporters and opponents highlighting concerns about patient vulnerability and the need for improved palliative care.
UK House of Lords Debates Assisted Dying Bill
The UK House of Lords began debating a bill legalizing assisted dying, with passionate arguments from supporters and opponents highlighting concerns about patient vulnerability and the need for improved palliative care.
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40% Bias Score
Unregulated Funeral Director Faces Backlash After Mishandling of Deceased Infants
In Leeds, England, grieving mothers Cody Townend and Zoe Ward collected their stillborn and deceased babies from the home of unregulated funeral director Amie Upton, resulting in complaints about improper storage and causing significant emotional distress, prompting calls for stricter industry regul...
Unregulated Funeral Director Faces Backlash After Mishandling of Deceased Infants
In Leeds, England, grieving mothers Cody Townend and Zoe Ward collected their stillborn and deceased babies from the home of unregulated funeral director Amie Upton, resulting in complaints about improper storage and causing significant emotional distress, prompting calls for stricter industry regul...
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64% Bias Score
UK Woman Denied Compensation After In-Flight Assault Due to Plane's Registration
A British woman was sexually assaulted on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Gatwick; her attacker was jailed, but she was denied compensation because the plane wasn't UK-registered, prompting calls for legal reform.
UK Woman Denied Compensation After In-Flight Assault Due to Plane's Registration
A British woman was sexually assaulted on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Gatwick; her attacker was jailed, but she was denied compensation because the plane wasn't UK-registered, prompting calls for legal reform.
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56% Bias Score
Sally Rooney Faces UK Terrorism Charges Over Palestine Action Funding
Author Sally Rooney announced she will donate earnings from her work to Palestine Action, a UK-proscribed terrorist organization, potentially facing up to 14 years imprisonment under UK law for supporting a proscribed organization; however, the group is not banned in Ireland where she resides.
Sally Rooney Faces UK Terrorism Charges Over Palestine Action Funding
Author Sally Rooney announced she will donate earnings from her work to Palestine Action, a UK-proscribed terrorist organization, potentially facing up to 14 years imprisonment under UK law for supporting a proscribed organization; however, the group is not banned in Ireland where she resides.
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52% Bias Score
UK Pornography Age Checks Surge After Online Safety Act Implementation
The UK's Online Safety Act, implemented on July 25th, mandates age verification for pornography sites, resulting in 5 million extra daily age checks and a surge in VPN use as users try to bypass restrictions; Ofcom is actively monitoring compliance.
UK Pornography Age Checks Surge After Online Safety Act Implementation
The UK's Online Safety Act, implemented on July 25th, mandates age verification for pornography sites, resulting in 5 million extra daily age checks and a surge in VPN use as users try to bypass restrictions; Ofcom is actively monitoring compliance.
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44% Bias Score
Marten and Gordon Guilty of Manslaughter; Costly Appeals Planned
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were found guilty of manslaughter for the death of their baby, Victoria, after a costly retrial; they plan to appeal, sparking debate on child protection laws and legal aid spending.
Marten and Gordon Guilty of Manslaughter; Costly Appeals Planned
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were found guilty of manslaughter for the death of their baby, Victoria, after a costly retrial; they plan to appeal, sparking debate on child protection laws and legal aid spending.
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56% Bias Score
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