Law
I spent four years in one of Britain’s worst jails for a murder I didn’t commit. Now I want justice
I spent four years in one of Britain’s worst jails for a murder I didn’t commit. Now I want justice
An appalling miscarriage of justice has highlighted deeper issues about the government’s handling of compensation claims
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?
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
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
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
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
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
