“Glory to Hong Kong” banned by appeals court judging it a ‘weapon’

The song can no longer be broadast or performed “with criminal intent”, or disseminated or reproduced on internet-based platforms, though the injunction contained exceptions for “academic activity and news activity” — a tweak the government made after earlier questioning by judges. The judgement said an injunction order was “necessary” because internet platform operators “indicated that they are ready to accede to … Read more

Appeals court dismisses Indira Gandhi’s appeal for leave to cite IGP for contempt

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal on Friday (April 5) dismissed an appeal by kindergarten teacher M. Indira Gandhi over a High Court’s dismissal of her bid for leave to initiate contempt proceedings against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) for failing to comply with a recovery order to locate her daughter, Prasana Diksa, who was taken … Read more

Taxpayers Footing ISIS Bride’s £250,000 Legal Fees As She Tries To Return To UK

In February 2015, at just 15 years old, Shamima Begum left the UK to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Years later, in 2019, Begum was found in the al-Roj camp in northern Syria following the defeat of ISIS. From the camp, the former terror bride has made multiple attempts to return … Read more

Ailing lecturer awaits Court of Appeal’s date for UNIUYO’s third appeal against victory

An associate professor of theatre arts, Inih Ebong, whose appointment was unjustly terminated over 20 years ago by the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), is anxiously awaiting the Court of Appeal, Calabar, to fix a hearing date for a third appeal by the university against his victory at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. Mr Ebong’s … Read more

‘They Treat Us As If We Are Nothing’ – Asylum Seekers Respond To Emergency Rwanda Treaty

This week, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was met with a Tory Party rebellion after 60 MPs voted in favour of amendments that would toughen up the emergency Rwanda legislation. Although the rebel MPs threatened to vote against the entire Rwanda scheme when it had its vital third reading on Wednesday, Sunak succeeded in getting his … Read more