Law
Criminals to be stopped from smuggling puppies: ‘Thousands are taken from their mothers far too young’

Criminals to be stopped from smuggling puppies: ‘Thousands are taken from their mothers far too young’
Tiny Yorkshire Terriers Pip and Squeak were seized at Dover after facing a 26-hour journey in a box. A new animal welfare bill set to reach its final stage in parliament will give greater protections so that other puppies do not have to endure the same
Awaab’s Law is about more than damp and mould – it’s about what kind of country we want to be

Awaab’s Law is about more than damp and mould – it’s about what kind of country we want to be
As Awaab’s Law comes into force, Christian Weaver, the barrister representing Awaab Ishak’s family, reflects on the long journey they have endured to create a law protecting children from damp and mould
Can employers really ban the burka in the workplace?

Can employers really ban the burka in the workplace?
Following recent statements on banning religious clothing in the workplace, renewed attention has been brought on the UK’s legal framework on workplace dress codes
Kneecap rapper Mo Chara’s ‘terrorism’ charge: Is it about free speech, Palestine or something more?
Kneecap rapper Mo Chara’s ‘terrorism’ charge: Is it about free speech, Palestine or something more?
My life was ruined when I was wrongly convicted of a sex crime – I didn’t even get an apology
My life was ruined when I was wrongly convicted of a sex crime – I didn’t even get an apology
Our legal system is the last defence against the far right – and it’s crumbling

Our legal system is the last defence against the far right – and it’s crumbling
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’?
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
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’
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
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
Calling MPs of all stripes: Our planet is counting on your vote on the Climate and Nature Bill

Calling MPs of all stripes: Our planet is counting on your vote on the Climate and Nature Bill
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
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
I ended up in hospital due to lack of legal aid for my asylum claim – I got physically sick

I ended up in hospital due to lack of legal aid for my asylum claim – I got physically sick
‘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
The asylum legal aid crisis is costing taxpayers more than you think. Here’s why
