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As the government moves to ban Palestine Action, are terror laws being used for 'political policing'?

As the government moves to ban Palestine Action, are terror laws being used for 'political policing'?
Palestine Action are being banned and Kneecap prosecuted – both under anti-terror laws. What could the consequences be?
Kneecap fans fly to UK to back band in court – as experts say terror case is 'pivotal' for free speech

Kneecap fans fly to UK to back band in court – as experts say terror case is 'pivotal' for free speech
Meet the lawyers stepping in to help homeless people rebuild: 'People don't know their rights'

Meet the lawyers stepping in to help homeless people rebuild: 'People don't know their rights'
This new play uses rap to tell the story of people in prison for crimes they didn't commit
This new play uses rap to tell the story of people in prison for crimes they didn't commit
Widower of disabled woman in bitter, years-long legal battle after DWP denied him benefits
Widower of disabled woman in bitter, years-long legal battle after DWP denied him benefits
My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people

My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people
Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We're fighting to change the law

Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We're fighting to change the law
Tenants win more than £250,000 of rent back from billionaire landlord in five-year legal battle

Tenants win more than £250,000 of rent back from billionaire landlord in five-year legal battle
Single mum forced to share bed with daughter in 'severely overcrowded' flat wins legal battle

Single mum forced to share bed with daughter in 'severely overcrowded' flat wins legal battle
Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025: Learning and employment

Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025: Learning and employment
It's 1,000 days since Vagrancy Act was repealed – so why are rough sleepers still criminalised?

It's 1,000 days since Vagrancy Act was repealed – so why are rough sleepers still criminalised?
Labour doubles down on slashing billions from DWP's disability benefits bill

Labour doubles down on slashing billions from DWP's disability benefits bill
DWP's 'misleading and unfair' consultation on disability benefit reforms unlawful, High Court rules

DWP's 'misleading and unfair' consultation on disability benefit reforms unlawful, High Court rules
Calling MPs of all stripes: Our planet is counting on your vote on the Climate and Nature Bill

Calling MPs of all stripes: Our planet is counting on your vote on the Climate and Nature Bill
Meet the 'activist lawyer' who fought for justice for a toddler who died from damp and mould

Meet the 'activist lawyer' who fought for justice for a toddler who died from damp and mould
'This will ease the backlog': Asylum legal aid rates set to increase for first time in almost 30 years

'This will ease the backlog': Asylum legal aid rates set to increase for first time in almost 30 years
Vulnerable asylum seekers need lawyers. Here's how Labour can fix the legal aid scandal

Vulnerable asylum seekers need lawyers. Here's how Labour can fix the legal aid scandal
Criminal gangs are taking control of vulnerable people's homes and using them as drug dens

Criminal gangs are taking control of vulnerable people's homes and using them as drug dens
Yes, Labour's workers' rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do

Yes, Labour's workers' rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do
How to get help as an asylum seeker if you can't find legal aid

How to get help as an asylum seeker if you can't find legal aid
The asylum legal aid crisis is costing taxpayers more than you think. Here's why

The asylum legal aid crisis is costing taxpayers more than you think. Here's why
'Broken' legal aid system leaves vulnerable asylum seekers facing 'life and death' decisions alone

'Broken' legal aid system leaves vulnerable asylum seekers facing 'life and death' decisions alone
I ended up in hospital due to lack of legal aid for my asylum claim – I got physically sick

I ended up in hospital due to lack of legal aid for my asylum claim – I got physically sick
Prisons are full to bursting – and the UK riots have thrown their usefulness back in the spotlight

Prisons are full to bursting – and the UK riots have thrown their usefulness back in the spotlight
Employees working through sickness is costing UK businesses billions, think tank says
