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Once ’empowered’ Hong Kong activists face new security law | Politics News

  • July 4, 2023
Twenty years ago, Fermi Wong embarked on her first ever protest against the government. Little did she expect she was to be joined by at least half a million other demonstrators. In July 2003, Hong Kong people took to the streets to fight the imminent passage of security legislation linked to Article 23, part of the territory’s mini-constitution known as the Basic Law. They feared the law would snuff out the civil liberties they enjoyed as residents of the former British colony that had reverted to Chinese sovereignty six years before. The show of people power – at that time…
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Phone hacking put me under intense pressure

  • June 15, 2023
Prince Harry pictured after giving evidence in the phone hacking trial against Mirror Group last week Until Prince Harry hit the headlines with his cases against News Group, Mirror Group and Associated Newspapers, phone hacking felt like ancient history. Back in 2011 it was big news, once the Guardian revealed the News of the World had intercepted the voicemails of murdered schoolgirl Millie Dowler. Rupert Murdoch shut down the 168-year-old paper. In 2012, the Leveson Inquiry looked into the culture, practices and ethics of the press and published its recommendations. But that was more than a decade ago. Done and…
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Separated: Can My Partner Sell The House Without My Permission?

  • June 2, 2023
Table of Contents When a couple has separated or are discussing separation, we are often asked, “Can my partner sell the house without my permission?” Regardless of whether you have been married or have been in a de facto relationship these are the common questions we are asking that you may be looking for answers to yourself. The answers to these questions vary depending on these different situations: The home is in both of your names The home is in one name and you do not have children The house is one name and you have children together In Australia,…
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Family pets to get more rights in BC divorce cases

  • March 29, 2023
Breadcrumb Trail Links News National Local News Proposed changes to law would give judges more power to order who gets custody of a pet and who pays the bills Published March 27, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 2 minute read Victoria Shroff at Vanier Park off-leash area beach in Vancouver on March 27, 2023. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNGs Article content Most British Columbians view their pets as a member of the family and, as a result, legal disputes over custody during a divorce are on the rise. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet,…
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New signs of legal troubles for Trump

  • March 13, 2023
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Musicians around the world play 10-year-old’s original music 02:14 Rough weather pummels California 01:52 Growing job scams amid layoff wave 02:19 Mike Pence criticizes former President Trump for endangering his family 02:17 Texas state officials urge residents to avoid traveling to Mexico 02:00 At least eight dead in San Diego after suspected smuggling boats capsize, authorities say 01:30 The government scrambles to calm customers in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank collapse 03:10 Good news from everyday people 02:57 Study finds active monitoring as effective…
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This advocate and law student is making space for the voices of marginalized Quebecers

  • February 14, 2023
CBC Quebec is highlighting people from the province’s Black communities who are giving back, inspiring others and helping to shape our future. These are the 2023 Black Changemakers. Idil Issa fights for the causes that she believes in and works to help others get their voices heard, too. The McGill University law student has spent more than five years lobbying for human rights in Quebec, particularly voicing her opposition to restrictions on the wearing of religious symbols. Issa, who grew up in Winnipeg and Toronto, first came to Montreal for university. After doing international communications work for a decade, she…