In a world rife with cultural diversity and evolving legal systems, one might expect significant differences in how societies value the human body and its parts. Recent research suggests a strong, cross-cultural consensus on the value of various body parts. This may mean our views on bodily worth are deeply[Read More…]

In a nation where homosexuality is criminalised and societal prejudice runs deep, one lawyer stands resolute, risking personal safety to champion the rights of the LGBT community. Alice Nkom, an 80-year-old Cameroonian attorney, has dedicated over two decades to defending individuals persecuted for their sexual orientation, challenging both legal statutes[Read More…]

In a surprise, 73-year-old ex-Disney analyst, Deborah Violante, has dropped her lawsuit against the company for age discrimination and retaliation. The lawsuit, filed in July 2024, alleged that Violante was unjustly terminated due to her age and a medical disability. Violante, who dedicated 18 years to Disney, claimed she faced[Read More…]

After a decade of legal aid cuts, Baroness Hale, a former president of the UK’s Supreme Court, is worried. She fears that parents’ human rights are eroding in family courts. Hale, a respected legal figure, has warned of the cuts. They are leaving vulnerable parents without access to justice. This[Read More…]