Prisoner Challenges Vegemite Ban in Human Rights Case
An Australian prisoner serving life for murder is suing the government, claiming the ban on Vegemite violates his right to enjoy Australian culture. The case heads to trial in 2025.
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Correctional officer charged with sexual assault in Windsor
A Windsor correctional officer faces multiple charges after an alleged sexual assault of a female inmate at South West Detention Centre. Police seek potential additional victims.
TD Bank Settles Human Rights Complaint in B.C.
TD Bank resolves human rights complaint filed by Muslim-Indigenous man denied service at Surrey branch. Settlement marks victory for religious accommodation rights in Canada.
Family turned away from hotel over guide dog
An Ottawa family was refused service at a Saint-Jérôme Comfort Inn due to a service dog. The incident highlights ongoing accessibility challenges in Canada. Learn more about your rights.
B.C. farmer decries omission in Cowichan land claim
A British Columbia farmer claims private property owners were excluded from Cowichan Nation Aboriginal title negotiations. Learn how this case could impact land rights across Canada.
Investigation underway after inmate dies in Regina jail
Authorities have launched an investigation following the death of an inmate at Regina Correctional Centre. Learn about the ongoing probe and institutional response.
UN holds emergency session on Sudan paramilitary killings
The UN Human Rights Council convenes a special session addressing the killings by paramilitary forces in Sudan's Darfur region. Read the latest developments.
Windsor correctional officer charged with inmate assault
A Windsor correctional officer faces sexual assault charges following an investigation into incidents at a local facility. Police confirm the officer has been suspended.
UN holds emergency session on Sudan human rights crisis
The UN Human Rights Council convenes a special session addressing the escalating crisis in Sudan's Darfur region after hundreds killed in el-Fasher. Key developments and international response.
Oklahoma governor spares death row inmate before execution
Oklahoma governor grants stay of execution for Tremane Wood just hours before scheduled lethal injection. Read about this dramatic death penalty case development.
Federal prisons ill-equipped for mental health: watchdog
Canada's prison watchdog reveals federal institutions lack proper long-term mental health care capabilities. Learn about the systemic gaps affecting inmate rehabilitation.
27 inmates killed in Ecuador prison violence
At least 27 prisoners died from asphyxiation during violent clashes in southern Ecuador. The tragedy highlights ongoing security challenges in the country's prison system.
Supreme Court Faces Landmark Passport Gender Case
A groundbreaking legal challenge reaches America's highest court, questioning whether U.S. passports must recognize non-binary gender identities. Discover how this case could reshape federal documentation.
Foreign Nationals Increasing in Canadian Federal Prisons
Exclusive analysis reveals a concerning trend in Canadian federal prisons as the population of non-citizen inmates continues to climb, raising questions about immigration enforcement and correctional system impacts.
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Transgender Passport Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge against the Trump administration's passport policy, allowing continued restrictions on gender marker changes for transgender Americans.
Supreme Court Backs Trump on Passport Gender Markers
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Trump-era passport policies, allowing the continued blocking of transgender and nonbinary individuals from choosing their own sex markers. This landmark decision impacts thousands seeking accurate
Court Land Ruling Sparks Property Rights Crisis in Canada
A controversial British Columbia court decision granting the Cowichan Tribes ownership of a former RV park has legal experts and property owners questioning the future of private property rights in Canada. This landmark ruling could set a precedent for In
Ontario Jail Abuse Scandal Threatens Multiple Cases
A disturbing pattern of inmate abuse at Ontario's Maplehurst Correctional Complex threatens to unravel multiple criminal cases as evidence emerges of systemic mistreatment by correctional officers.
BC Premier Clashes with Courts Over Indigenous Land Rights
BC Premier David Eby challenges court ruling on Aboriginal title, sparking debate over private landowner rights in Cowichan and Richmond territories. Legal experts weigh in on this landmark case.
Saskatchewan to pass fair gun buyback compensation law
Saskatchewan is preparing to introduce groundbreaking legislation ensuring fair market value compensation for firearms affected by the federal buyback program. Learn how this provincial move could set a national precedent.
Free Museum Admission for Canadian Veterans in Winnipeg
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members now receive complimentary access to Winnipeg's Canadian Museum for Human Rights, honoring their service and sacrifice.
Alberta Sovereignty Act: Rights Revocation Fears
Albertans express deep concerns about the provincial government's power to revoke rights and freedoms through the Alberta Sovereignty Act, fearing unprecedented governmental overreach.
Anglican Bishop condemns Alberta's notwithstanding clause use
Edmonton's Anglican Bishop condemns Alberta government's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause in proposed legislation, calling it a dangerous precedent for democracy and human rights in Canada.
Convicted rapist dies in Ontario prison custody
A convicted serial rapist who terrorized women in Newfoundland has died while in custody at an Ontario prison, raising questions about inmate safety and justice served.
Venezuela's Crisis: The Price of Dealing with Maduro
An examination of the brutal price Venezuelans pay to maintain Nicolas Maduro's authoritarian regime while Canada weighs diplomatic recognition.
Tanzania Opposition: Security Forces Secretly Dumping Bodies
Explosive claims emerge from Tanzania as opposition leaders accuse security forces of secretly disposing bodies after deadly election-related clashes. Witnesses report nighttime operations and mass graves.
Supreme Court Child Porn Ruling Sparks Outrage
A shocking Supreme Court decision has sparked national outrage after ruling police violated a suspected child pornographer's rights. Legal experts warn this could jeopardize child protection efforts across Canada.
Alberta's Notwithstanding Clause Faces Intense Scrutiny
Alberta's plan to invoke the notwithstanding clause in its sovereignty act legislation sparks intense constitutional debate and sets the stage for a historic political showdown over provincial powers versus federal authority.
Quebec's Bill 2: Healthcare Trust in Crisis
Quebec's proposed health system reforms threaten the foundation of patient trust and medical professional autonomy. Learn why Bill 2 could destabilize healthcare.
BC tenant forced to pay for stolen Halloween candy
A BC landlord successfully deducted the cost of stolen Halloween candy from a tenant's security deposit after a Civil Resolution Tribunal ruling that's raising eyebrows across the province.
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