Ireland's Gender Recognition Act: A Decade On
Ten years after Ireland's landmark Gender Recognition Act, a once-uncontroversial law faces growing scrutiny. Explore the journey from consensus to contention.
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Asylum Seekers to Move into East Sussex Barracks
The Home Office confirms the first asylum seekers will be housed at Crowborough's former military barracks in early 2025, sparking local debate. Read the full details on the controversial accommodation plan.
Modern Slavery System Not Widely Abused by Asylum Seekers
A new report finds limited evidence of asylum seekers abusing modern slavery rules, challenging claims by home secretaries. Read the exclusive findings and analysis.
Trump Administration Moves to Restrict Trans Rights and Healthcare
The Trump administration escalates its campaign against transgender people, with the FDA targeting gender-affirming products and RFK Jr proposing a ban on youth care. Analysis of the policies and their human impact.
Queensland bans puberty blockers for gender dysphoria
Queensland passes law banning puberty blockers for gender dysphoria in under-18s from 2031. Read the full details on the controversial new legislation and its implications.
Napier Barracks for asylum seekers closes after six years
The controversial Napier barracks in Folkestone, the UK's first military site used to house asylum seekers, has closed. Read about its troubled history and what comes next.
Trump Admin Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The Trump administration unveils sweeping actions to eliminate transition-related medical care for minors, targeting Medicaid funding and FDA regulations. Read the latest.
Court halts refugee evictions, extends move-on period
A High Court order forces the Home Office to delay evictions for newly recognised refugees at risk of homelessness, extending the move-on period to 56 days. Over 3,000 people are set to benefit this winter.
Crowborough asylum supporters face rape, acid threats
Residents of an East Sussex town supporting asylum seekers face horrific threats and intimidation from protesters. Discover the dark side of the debate over housing 540 men at a former army camp.
Congress votes on first national bans for youth gender care
US health workers condemn two House bills aiming to criminalise and defund gender-affirming care for minors, warning they will 'hurt people' and increase suicide risk.
A Day in the Life of an Immigration Lawyer in Trump's America
Follow immigration attorney Milli Atkinson through a high-stakes day in San Francisco court, where ICE arrests at hearings and a climate of fear define the fight for asylum seekers' rights.
UK unlawfully detained asylum seekers on Diego Garcia
Appeal court judges reject commissioner's challenge, confirming the unlawful detention of Tamil asylum seekers for three years on the remote island. The UK faces millions in damages.
Biden Criticises Republicans on Transgender Rights
Former US President Joe Biden condemned Republicans for weaponising transgender rights, urging the LGBTQ+ community to 'fight back' against Trump's administration at a Washington DC conference.
US DoJ Removes LGBTQ+ Prisoner Abuse Protections
The US Department of Justice has eliminated key rules protecting LGBTQ+ inmates from sexual assault, a move advocates call 'reckless'. Learn the alarming details.
Nauru asylum seekers go hungry on $115 weekly stipend
Asylum seekers sent to Nauru by Australia report severe hunger and declining health, prohibited from working and struggling with exorbitant food prices. Read the full investigation.
Afghan community fears collective punishment after shooting
Afghan refugees in Fremont's 'Little Kabul' feel targeted after a shooting by an asylum seeker. They say they are being forced to prove their loyalty to the US all over again.
Employment tribunal dismisses transgender toilet policy claim
An employment tribunal has dismissed an engineer's discrimination claims against Leonardo UK over its transgender toilet policy. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
Girlguiding UK bans trans girls from joining clubs
Girlguiding UK has updated its membership policy to exclude transgender girls, citing a Supreme Court ruling. The decision has sparked condemnation from campaigners. Read the full story.
Girlguiding bans trans girls from joining after court ruling
Girlguiding has announced it will no longer accept transgender girls as new members following legal advice after a landmark Supreme Court ruling on gender. Read the full story.
Trump's Asylum Pause: Scope and Impact Explained
President Trump has halted decisions on many US asylum claims. We explain the policy's scope, legality, and real-world impact on immigration.
US Asylum Seekers Reeling from Trump Policy Freeze
The Trump administration's pause on asylum decisions and Afghan visas creates widespread fear and uncertainty for nearly 1.5 million pending cases. Read the full story.
Trans mother's journey to joy with nonbinary child
Amethysta Herrick shares her powerful story of transitioning gender at 52 and how her son's unexpected support led to their own nonbinary journey. Discover how authenticity transformed their family.
Legal Gridlock After Supreme Court Gender Ruling
Explore the ongoing legal battles and policy delays seven months after the Supreme Court's landmark gender definition ruling. Discover the impacts on services and new lawsuits.
UK bans asylum seekers' taxi use for medical trips
New rules restrict asylum seekers from using taxis for medical appointments, forcing bus use instead. The Home Office aims to cut £15.8m annual costs. Learn about the changes.
UK bans taxis for asylum seeker medical journeys
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces ban on taxi use for asylum seekers' medical trips, restricting to exceptional cases only. New rules aim to save taxpayer money from February.
Asylum hotel residents rise despite net migration fall
Official figures reveal a 13% increase in asylum seekers housed in hotels, reaching 36,273, while net migration drops 69% to 204,000. Explore the conflicting trends and government response.
Asylum seeker hotel placements jump by 4,000
Official data reveals a 13% summer surge in asylum seekers housed in UK hotels, reaching over 36,000. Home Secretary cites migration pressure. Read the full analysis.
Asylum seekers hunger strike against UK removal scheme
Thirty asylum seekers in UK detention have begun a hunger strike protesting their imminent removal to France under the controversial 'one in, one out' scheme. Read their powerful testimonies.
2000+ vulnerable children missing from UK council care
Shocking FOI data reveals more than 2,000 trafficked and lone child asylum seekers disappeared from UK council care last year. Charities demand urgent safeguarding reforms.
Crowborough protests army barracks asylum seeker plan
Hundreds protested in East Sussex against plans to house 540 asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp. Council opposes the 12-month government scheme. Read the latest.
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