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Security stoush over changes to parliament's intelligence committee with accusations of 'grubby political deal'

Greens MPs and other crossbenchers could soon join parliament's high-powered intelligence committee under proposed government changes which the opposition warns will increase the risk of classified material leaking.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

'As a Black pregnant woman I live in constant fear until my baby is in my arms'

Kelly hasn't felt she can enjoy her pregnancy as stark statistics show Black women are almost four times more likely to die from childbirth, alongside other higher risk factors

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023

New inquiry into cost of living payments set to determine if financial support fair for everyone

You can submit your views on the UK Government's support package to the Work and Pensions Committee until May 12.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

Wrestlers protest | Endurance athletes

Women and men wrestlers — some Olympians, some medal winners, and many who are learning the ropes — stay put at Jantar Mantar, protesting against alleged sexual harassment by one of the most powerful politicians in the sport of wrestling

The Hindu · May 5, 2023

New PIP proposals include paying people for late DWP health assessments

A new report on DWP assessments suggests several measures offering 'quick and easy wins' for improvement.

Daily Record · May 5, 2023

Fed Lifts Interest Rates Yet Again: What the Experts Are Saying

Although the Fed raised interest rates for a 10th consecutive meeting, it finally opened the door to a pause in its tightening campaign.

Kiplinger · May 3, 2023

Supreme Court sets aside HC stay on inquiry into Amaravati land scam

In a legal victory for the Jagan Mohan Reddy Government, the Supreme Court on May 3 set aside an Andhra Pradesh High Court order issuing a “blanket stay” on an inquiry into the Amaravati land scam and the alleged role of the previous Telugu Desam Party regime. 

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

'An important step forward to a safer country' - Delight as Martyn's Law counter-terrorism legislation published in draft

The draft Bill will be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by the Home Affairs Select Committee, ahead of its formal introduction

Manchester Evening News · May 2, 2023

UN body deplores 'grave' rights abuses by Russia in Ukraine

A United Nations committee said on Friday it was deeply concerned about human rights violations by Russian forces and private military companies in Ukraine, including enforced disappearances, torture, rape and extrajudicial executions.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023

The Supreme Court's Statement of Ethics Principles and Practices

Earlier, I blogged about Chief Justice Roberts's letter to Senator Durbin. That letter bore only the Chief's signature, so we do not know if his eight colleagues concurred. (I suspect that Justice Thomas would have dissented from the shoddy historical analysis). Here, I'll turn to the attached "Statement on Ethics…

Reason · Apr 27, 2023