Boris Johnson looks set to withdraw from significant European human rights laws in a move which could make it easier to deport migrants and more difficult to sue British soldiers. Ministers are considering opt-outs from the Human Rights Act (HRA) in areas the Government believes European judges have ‘overreached,’ according to […]
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Cross-party MPs to sue UK government for details of Covid PPE contracts | Coronavirus outbreak
MPs are to launch legal action to force the government to reveal details of hundreds of personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts, amid mounting complaints over the secrecy around the deals. A cross-party group of MPs has signed a pre-action letter accusing ministers of breaching transparency rules and demanding the immediate […]
New L.A. law allows tenants to sue landlords over evictions
Tenants will soon have the right to sue landlords who violate restrictions that Los Angeles has placed on evicting renters during the coronavirus crisis, under a law passed Wednesday by the City Council. Renters could potentially win penalties of up to $10,000 per violation — or $15,000 per violation if […]
Ohio’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Becomes Law; Opponents Will Sue : NPR
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the “heartbeat bill” one day after it passed the Republican-led General Assembly. Paul Vernon/AP hide caption toggle caption Paul Vernon/AP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the “heartbeat bill” one day after it passed the Republican-led General Assembly. Paul Vernon/AP The six-week abortion ban known as […]