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Police misconduct ‘growing worse’

Police misconduct ‘growing worse’

Thousands of police officers in the UK have been identified as breaking the law, it has been revealed. Official figures released under a Freedom of Information Act have revealed that 4,115 officers have been found guilty of misconduct – many for committing crimes as serious as sexual assault, drug trafficking, fraud, drink-driving, child pornography and domestic violence. However, given the[Read More…]

Maha Rahim was denied custody of her son based purely on the country she is from

US judge denies custody to Puerto Rican mother after claiming the island is too dangerous

A Puerto Rican mother has spoken of her anguish after losing a custody battle, purely because of where she comes from. Maha Abdel Rahim, a former university professor was arrested in December after refusing to return her toddler to her ex-husband in mainland US under a court-ordered agreement. Puerto Rican police were acting on a court order issued by authorities[Read More…]

Charges dropped against men accused of ‘stealing’ Iceland’s discarded food

Charges dropped against men accused of ‘stealing’ Iceland’s discarded food

Three men who were caught taking food out of a Iceland’s litter bin have had charges dropped against them following a public outcry. The Crown Prosecution Service said it would drop its case despite having previously said there was “significant public interest” in prosecuting the men. They were caught last year taking tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese and Mr Kipling cakes from[Read More…]

UK enforces law which bans public from criticising the govt

UK enforces law which bans public from criticising the govt

A British citizen was held for days without charge in a London mental hospital under little-known laws which allow the police to arrest and detain anybody who voices criticism against politicians or celebrities. The Fixated Threat Assessment Centre (FTAC) was quietly set up to identify individuals who they claim pose a direct threat to VIPs including the Prime Minister, the[Read More…]

Ancient chancel law could force UK homeowners to pay church costs

Ancient chancel law could force UK homeowners to pay church costs

Thousands of homeowners from across the UK may find themselves at the short end of a very thin wedge thanks to a little known law in which the church can literally force people to pay for their upkeep. It turns out that a little known chancel repair law dating back to the Middle Ages can allow churches to force anyone[Read More…]