Legislation

Husbands who shout at their wives or hold hands with their partner could be jailed under new law

Husbands who shout at their wives or hold hands with their partner could be jailed under new law

Men who shout at their wives could be jailed under new domestic violence laws announced by home secretary Theresa May. This Orwellian new law will be introduced as part of a series of amendments to the Serious Crime Bill, which includes a provision against exercising “coercive control” over a partner. The most concerning thing about this new law is that[Read More…]

Judge slams social workers who split families without explaining why

Judge slams social workers who split families without explaining why

A top judge has slammed social workers who force children into care homes without telling their parents why. Sir James Munby, one of the country’s most senior judges condemned public servants who fail to tell parents why their children were being adopted after two Bristol social workers ignored a court order requiring them to explain why the couple’s two children[Read More…]

New security law sparks protests in Spain

New security law sparks protests in Spain

A number of protests took place in Spain as a result of a new security law, that has been branded as ‘censorship’ by demonstrators. The Public Security Law, which was approved by parliament, has been heavily criticised by opposition parties and human rights groups as an attempt by the conservative government to silence protests over its handling of Spain’s financial[Read More…]

Arnold Abbott

Elderly veteran arrested after defying homeless bans

An elderly man in Florida has been arrested for feeding the homeless, it has been reported. Arnold Abbott, 90, has been arrested three times already for feeding the homeless in Fort Lauderdale beach. Police took Mr Abbott in custody on Wednesday November 12, just two days after his second arrest for giving food to the poor and needy. Despite his[Read More…]

Ian Tomlinson was a newspaper vendor who was killed by police in 2009 at the G20 demonstrations after being mistaken for a protester.

Govt to scrap human rights laws

Last week, the Akashic Times revealed how the government unveiled new laws outlining their plans to abolish freedom of speech and protest for anyone who criticises the government. You can read about that story HERE. However, sadly, the drive to obliterate every shred of the traditional human rights that we hold dear doesn’t end there. David Cameron has yet another[Read More…]