Based

U.K. Supreme Court Sets Precedent by Defining Legal Recognition of Women Based on Biological Sex

by

LONDON — In a landmark decision, the U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that under current equalities law, a woman is defined as someone born biologically female. The ruling has sparked significant discussion and debate about gender identity and legal recognition in Britain. The court’s decision comes at a time when gender and identity issues are sharply contested across several sectors of society. This judgment, handed down on April 17, 2025, specifically addressed challenges pertaining to the rights of transgender individuals under the U.K.’s Equality Act. The case was brought to the supreme judiciary by a … Read more

Michigan Woman Awarded $12 Million After Losing Job Over Vaccine Exemption Refusal Based on Religious Beliefs

by

Detroit, MI – A Detroit federal court jury awarded over $12 million to a former employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on Friday, who was dismissed after she declined the COVID-19 vaccination on religious grounds. The substantial award includes $10 million in punitive damages. Lisa Domski, a longtime employee with over 30 years at Blue Cross, brought the case alleging religious discrimination when the company failed to honor her request for a vaccination exemption. Domski claimed her refusal to receive the vaccine was due to her Catholic beliefs, a position she maintained was … Read more

Groundbreaking Amendment Seeks to Fortify Rights Based on Ethnicity, Age, and Gender Identity in State Constitution

by

In a significant legislative development, an amendment proposed in the United States seeks to fortify the current constitutional protections by explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on a multitude of personal attributes. The proposed constitutional amendment was crafted to ensure that no individual faces rights denial due to ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status, pregnancy outcomes, and access to reproductive healthcare and autonomy. The amendment arises in response to ongoing discrimination and inequality issues that various communities experience in different parts of the country. Expanding the constitutional safeguards is … Read more

Lahore High Court Rules in Favor of Jury Selection Based on Racial Considerations in Trial Involving British Soldier

by

Lahore, Pakistan — A significant ruling regarding the composition of juries in racially sensitive legal cases has been handed down by the Lahore High Court. The decision emerged from an appeals case involving a British soldier accused of grievously injuring an Indian citizen. The judgment, delivered by a full bench comprising Justices Broadway, Fforde, and Campbell, has underscored the allowable claims for juries in cases that involve inherent racial considerations. The legal proceedings began when an attorney, Mr. D’Connor of the Bar-at-law, filed an application last Monday on behalf of the accused soldier. The individual … Read more