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The High Court has dismissed a challenge to the Metropolitan Police's internal policy requiring staff to declare Freemason membership, ruling the measure lawful, proportionate and non-discriminatory as it protects public trust. The disclosure is internal, with only a small number of staff having access to the list, and about 400 declarations have been made so far, despite objections from Freemason groups and rights advocates.
The UK High Court ruled that the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action under terrorism laws was disproportionate and unlawful, but the group remains proscribed for now pending a further hearing and possible appeal. Police say they will not immediately arrest supporters, instead focusing on gathering evidence for potential offences. The decision elicited mixed reactions across parties and rights groups, and the government has signalled it will appeal.
Britain’s High Court ruled that the government’s 2025 proscription of Palestine Action was unlawful, saying it disproportionately infringed on freedom of speech and assembly and was discriminatory, though the ban remains in effect pending the government’s appeal. The decision noted that only a very small number of actions met the terrorism threshold. Reactions came from Palestine Action, human rights groups, and supporters who argue thousands were arrested under the order for peaceful protests, while officials say the decision underscores the use of terrorism powers.
Prince Harry tearfully told London’s High Court that media intrusions and Daily Mail coverage have made Meghan Markle’s life “an absolute misery,” as he seeks to prove unlawful information gathering by Associated Newspapers in a lawsuit against the publisher; he denied using a Facebook alias and described the press as invasive and damaging to their privacy.
At London's High Court, seven claimants including Prince Harry and Elizabeth Hurley accuse Associated Newspapers of privacy breaches and unlawful information gathering by the Daily Mail group. On day two of the hearings, Hurley returns to court and Harry arrives as his lawyers lay out alleged patterns of intrusive reporting, paid private investigators, and blagging across 2001–2010; ANL denies the allegations and Harry is due to give evidence later in the week.
Reddit is challenging an Australian law requiring age restrictions on social media by arguing it is not a social media platform, claiming it does not facilitate online social interaction. The High Court's decision could clarify the scope of the law and impact other platforms, but Reddit's argument that it doesn't enable social interaction is likely to be challenged, given its own description of fostering community and connection.
Islington Council won a High Court case allowing it to vaccinate an eight-month-old baby against her mother's wishes, citing the child's vulnerability to preventable diseases and the lack of scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism, under the authority of the Children Act 1989.
The Australian High Court denied Candace Owens' visa application, citing her controversial comments that could incite hostility, and ordered her to pay court costs, marking a notable case of visa denial based on character and speech considerations.
Australia's High Court rejected conservative commentator Candace Owens' appeal to overturn her visa ban on character grounds, citing concerns over inciting discord and social cohesion, and upheld the government's decision to refuse her entry.
U.S. influencer Candace Owens lost her legal battle to enter Australia after the High Court upheld the government's decision to deny her a visa due to her controversial views, citing concerns over inciting discord and her past comments on sensitive issues.
A company linked to Baroness Mone was ordered to pay £122m in damages after breaching a government PPE contract during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the court ruling that the gowns supplied did not meet sterilization standards. The case highlights issues of compliance and accountability in emergency procurement.
Banksy painted a mural on London's High Court depicting a judge striking a protester, likely in response to recent arrests of Palestine Action supporters, highlighting tensions around protest rights and political activism in the UK.
The UK High Court has allowed Palestine Action to challenge its recent ban under terrorism laws, citing potential conflicts with free speech rights and procedural delays that could cause legal chaos. The ban, enacted after the group caused significant damage at defense firms linked to Israel, is the first under a specific part of UK terrorism legislation targeting criminal damage, raising concerns about legal, social, and international implications.
A UK High Court criticized MI5 for misleading courts about an informant involved in domestic abuse cases, raising concerns over transparency and oversight of the agency, which has historically maintained secrecy about its operations.
The UK Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, acknowledged that MI5's provision of false evidence to courts was a serious failure, leading to calls for a robust, independent investigation overseen by Sir Brian Leveson, after revelations of misconduct in a case involving a neo-Nazi agent and the BBC's exposure of MI5's dishonesty. The case has raised concerns about internal processes and the handling of sensitive evidence within MI5.