What’s in a name?
A lot, say the press and the Supreme Court agrees. Jen Robinson writes about the landmark decision that reversed an alarming trend of anonymity and ‘alphabet soup’ in the British justice system
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Australia plans new terror laws
Australia has announced plans to amend its anti-terrorism legislation to give more power to the police. Australia has gradually extended laws on detaining and interrogating terrorism suspects since 2001. There are plans to broaden the definition of a terrorist to include individuals planning to inflict psychological damage as well as those intending to cause physical injury. Read more here
India bans Maoist communist party
The Indian government has banned the Maoist Communist Party of India as a terrorist group, giving security forces enhanced powers of arrest. Read more here
Terror suspects win secret evidence legal battle
Three terror suspects on control orders have unanimously won a major ruling over the use of secret evidence and will now have their cases reheard in court. Read more here