world news Irish police 'infringed rights' of murderer Graham Dwyer: ECJ Convicted murdered Graham Dwyer argued that the retention of and access to data used to prosecute him infringed the rights proferred to him by EU law. 06/04/2022
Nature Ecuador grants wild animals legal rights in landmark court case It is thought to be the first time the country’s constitutional protection of nature has been applied in court. 01/04/2022
See Supreme court to decide if Warhol broke copyright law The Supreme Court of the US will decide whether an artwork by Andy Warhol is significantly different from the photo it is based on. The verdict will change how artists work in the US. 29/03/2022
Culture news What's in the Oscars swag bag that's causing controversy in Scotland? Scott Wortley, a lecturer in commercial law at the University of Edinburgh Law School, gives us the lowdown. 27/03/2022
Travel News Putin overrides international rules on leased jets to keep them flying The President's new law to keep foreign planes puts Russian airlines in a catch-22. 15/03/2022
Nature Australian cats in fight for freedom against local city councillor Free roaming cats could become a thing of the past in this Australian city, as a local councillor implores owners to keep their pets indoors - or walk them on a lead. 21/02/2022
Green News This region of Switzerland wants to give primates fundamental rights Monkeys and apes in Basel-Stadt could be recognised as having the right to life and to have their mental and physical integrity respected, just like people. 10/02/2022
Green News Italy makes protecting the environment a part of its constitution The state must now safeguard biodiversity, ecosystems and the environment. 09/02/2022
Biztech news Why are couples getting married in the metaverse and is it legal? “We just felt like since we met in the metaverse that it would make sense to get married there,” said Traci Gangnon who married Dave in a virtual ceremony. 02/02/2022
Hear Bob Dylan sells entire back catalogue of recorded music to Sony The 80-year-old folk legend is said to have struck a deal for the rights to all of his songs in a major expansion of the company's six-decade relationship with the performer. 26/01/2022
Culture news Evan Rachel Wood accuses ex Marilyn Manson of rape in new documentary The 'Westworld' actress alleges her ex-boyfriend non-consensually raped her on the set of his music video 'Heart-Shaped Glasses'. 25/01/2022
France French MPs approve law banning so-called gay conversion therapy Prison sentences and fines will be introduced for anyone who tries to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBT citizens. 25/01/2022
Culture news Alec Baldwin sued by family of slain Marine over Instagram conduct The actor is being accused of spreading misinformation regarding the involvement of the late-Marine Rylee McCollum's sister during the Capitol Riots, after donating to the family for their loss. 20/01/2022
no comment Hundreds take part in 'Kill the Bill' protest in London Hundreds of protesters rally in London against the controversial "Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts" bill. 15/01/2022
Poland MPs back controlling schools to stop 'threats to children's morals' Critics say the law could reduce teaching on LGBT+ and reproductive rights. 14/01/2022
Culture news 'Rust' armourer sues ammunition supplier after fatal shooting Armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed claims that Seth Kenney created a dangerous environment on set by incorrectly supplying live ammunition. 13/01/2022
Hear Rare cassette of Prince album, scrapped for being 'evil', up for sale First due for release in 1987, Prince scrapped the album because he thought it was cursed. 07/01/2022
Culture news Naked Nirvana baby has Nevermind 'exploitation' lawsuit dismissed Spencer Elden, now 30 years old, had his claim thrown out after representatives for the band's estate argued he has spent his life profiting from his appearance on the album cover. 05/01/2022
Culture news Over 16,000 French libraries to be protected in new law The law was signed in unanimously, with one senator noting the symbolic importance of books in the fight against fascism. 17/12/2021
Hear Bruce Springsteen cashes in on music catalogue in $500 million deal The New Jersey rocker confirmed news of the record-breaking deal on December 16, explaining he felt his music was safe in the hands of label. 17/12/2021
Culture news Former Netflix executive jailed for taking bribes from tech companies Michael Kail is behind bars for two and a half years after taking almost half a million in 'kickbacks' whilst overseeing operations at the streaming platform. 15/12/2021
France France moves closer to punishing school bullying with prison sentences Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer has said that France has taken an "important step" to tackling bullying and harassment in schools. 03/12/2021
Culture news Families of Astroworld victims reject Travis Scott's funeral offer A growing number of representatives for the 10 victims of last month's Astroworld disaster are declining Scott's offer to pay for funerals and other medical costs. 01/12/2021
Spain Spanish police protest plan to reform unconstitutional "gag law" Critics of the Citizens Security Law passed by the previous conservative government in 2015 say it gives too much power to security forces. 27/11/2021
Biztech news UNESCO members adopt first global agreement on AI ethics AI has gradually made its way into our lives. But the algorithms that enable it to function have also been misused in recent years, illustrating its dangers. 26/11/2021
Culture news Astroworld: Who will face legal action over crowd crush disaster? Travis Scott has been named alongside fellow rapper Drake, promoters Live Nation, and Houston venue NRG Park in legal action worth $3 billion in total. 24/11/2021
