Law
As the government moves to ban Palestine Action, are terror laws being used for ‘political policing’?
As the government moves to ban Palestine Action, are terror laws being used for ‘political policing’?
Palestine Action are being banned and Kneecap prosecuted – both under anti-terror laws. What could the consequences be?
Kneecap fans fly to UK to back band in court – as experts say terror case is ‘pivotal’ for free speech
Kneecap fans fly to UK to back band in court – as experts say terror case is ‘pivotal’ for free speech
‘The more they come after Kneecap the louder they will get,’ say the band’s legal team after bail on terror charge
Meet the lawyers stepping in to help homeless people rebuild: ‘People don’t know their rights’
Meet the lawyers stepping in to help homeless people rebuild: ‘People don’t know their rights’
Investing in legal help for the most vulnerable could save taxpayers £11 billion over 10 years. In the meantime, lawyers in Cardiff are giving up their time to stop homeless people falling into further crisis
This new play uses rap to tell the story of people in prison for crimes they didn’t commit
This new play uses rap to tell the story of people in prison for crimes they didn’t commit
Widower of disabled woman in bitter, years-long legal battle after DWP denied him benefits
Widower of disabled woman in bitter, years-long legal battle after DWP denied him benefits
My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people
My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people
Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We’re fighting to change the law
Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We’re fighting to change the law
Tenants win more than £250,000 of rent back from billionaire landlord in five-year legal battle
Tenants win more than £250,000 of rent back from billionaire landlord in five-year legal battle
Single mum forced to share bed with daughter in ‘severely overcrowded’ flat wins legal battle
Single mum forced to share bed with daughter in ‘severely overcrowded’ flat wins legal battle
Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Learning and employment
Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Learning and employment
It’s 1,000 days since Vagrancy Act was repealed – so why are rough sleepers still criminalised?
It’s 1,000 days since Vagrancy Act was repealed – so why are rough sleepers still criminalised?
Labour doubles down on slashing billions from DWP’s disability benefits bill
Labour doubles down on slashing billions from DWP’s disability benefits bill
DWP’s ‘misleading and unfair’ consultation on disability benefit reforms unlawful, High Court rules
DWP’s ‘misleading and unfair’ consultation on disability benefit reforms unlawful, High Court rules
Meet the ‘activist lawyer’ who fought for justice for a toddler who died from damp and mould
Meet the ‘activist lawyer’ who fought for justice for a toddler who died from damp and mould
‘This will ease the backlog’: Asylum legal aid rates set to increase for first time in almost 30 years
‘This will ease the backlog’: Asylum legal aid rates set to increase for first time in almost 30 years
Vulnerable asylum seekers need lawyers. Here’s how Labour can fix the legal aid scandal
Vulnerable asylum seekers need lawyers. Here’s how Labour can fix the legal aid scandal
Criminal gangs are taking control of vulnerable people’s homes and using them as drug dens
Criminal gangs are taking control of vulnerable people’s homes and using them as drug dens
Yes, Labour’s workers’ rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do
Yes, Labour’s workers’ rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do
How to get help as an asylum seeker if you can’t find legal aid
How to get help as an asylum seeker if you can’t find legal aid
The asylum legal aid crisis is costing taxpayers more than you think. Here’s why
The asylum legal aid crisis is costing taxpayers more than you think. Here’s why
‘Broken’ legal aid system leaves vulnerable asylum seekers facing ‘life and death’ decisions alone
‘Broken’ legal aid system leaves vulnerable asylum seekers facing ‘life and death’ decisions alone
Prisons are full to bursting – and the UK riots have thrown their usefulness back in the spotlight
Prisons are full to bursting – and the UK riots have thrown their usefulness back in the spotlight
Employees working through sickness is costing UK businesses billions, think tank says
Employees working through sickness is costing UK businesses billions, think tank says
‘I felt intimidated’: Disabled people feel shut out of playing and watching sport, report finds
‘I felt intimidated’: Disabled people feel shut out of playing and watching sport, report finds
Gen Z want to buy houses, smoke weed and do crimes, report finds. What does this mean for UK’s future?
