On April 16, 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling stating that, under the Equality Act 2010, the terms “woman” and “sex” refer exclusively to biological sex assigned at birth. This decision has significant implications for the legal recognition of transgender individuals in certain contexts. Background of theContinue Reading
A demand for a change in the law was prompted after Clare Wood’s murder at the hands of her ex-partner in 2009 at her home in Salford. It was later discovered that her ex-partner, George Appleton, had a history of violence against women which Clare was not aware of. HeContinue Reading
New legislation to improve buses and boost local control of services moved a step closer today (17 December 2024), as the Bus Services Bill was introduced in the House of Lords. The bill will put buses back at the heart of communities, enhance connections to work and vital appointments toContinue Reading
An end to the cruel trade in puppy smuggling has moved closer today (Friday 29th November) following the announcement of Government support for a new Private Members’ Bill. This Bill delivers on a manifesto commitment to crack-down on puppy smuggling by closing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous commercial traders. It willContinue Reading
