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The US Supreme Court gutted the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to cut climate-warming carbon from US power plants, handing down a decision in the biggest court case on climate change in more than a decade. The ruling, written by Chief Justice John Roberts and signed by the court's five other conservatives, is a major blow to the US's chances of averting catastrophic climate change. And it is the latest instance of the court's emboldened conservative majority flexing its muscle following its decision to strike down Roe v Wade . Here's what the decision in West Virginia v. EPA means for the US - and the planet. READ MORE: Rich nations "must consign coal power to history" – UK COP26 president Joe Biden won't have a single day to waste when confronting climate change Killing coal: Time to make coal history What did the Supreme Court decide? In a 6-3 ruling, the court found the EPA does not have the authority to force electric utilities to close down … [Read more...] about US Supreme Court limits Joe Biden’s power to cut emissions

Pope Francis answered questions regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that overturned Roe v. Wade during a new interview, though he noted he does not fully understand the legal issues involved in the ruling. The Pope responded to the ruling while speaking to Reuters on Monday in a discussion that touched on a wide range of recent political and social topics. “I respect the decisions,” Pope Francis stated, affirming the Roman Catholic view that life begins at conception. The Pope, however, was more cautious regarding the legal implications of the ruling. “I tell you the truth. I don’t understand it from a technical point of view,” he said . “I have to study it because I don’t really understand [the details of] the ruling 50 years ago and now I can’t say whether it did right or wrong from a judicial point of view.” Pope Francis also addressed the issue of abortion beyond the court ruling, noting the evidence from science reveals that the child in the womb is a human … [Read more...] about Pope Says He ‘Respects’ Supreme Court Decision That Overturned Roe | The Daily Wire

Megan Fox on Tuesday criticized the US government and the Supreme Court for their failure to stop mass shootings after a gunman killed six people in Chicago. The actress took to Instagram stories to express sorrow over the fact that the government and the top court had failed to get dangerous weapons out of the hands of violent individuals. A shooting that left at least six people dead at an Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb rattled Monday’s celebrations across the US. The latest mass shooting came as the nation tried to find cause to celebrate its founding and the bonds that still hold it together. The Highland Park parade began around 10 a.m. but was suddenly halted 10 minutes later after shots were fired. Hundreds of parade-goers — some visibly bloodied — fled the area, leaving behind chairs, baby strollers and blankets. Authorities brought a person of interest into custody Monday evening. … [Read more...] about Megan Fox criticises US Supreme Court after Chicago shooting

Since the 14th century, this country has vested legal authority in our own institutions, not foreign courts. The clearest statement was arguably in Henry VIII’s Statute in Restraint of Appeals of 1532. Aiming at removing any possible scope for misinterpretation, it laid down that “all causes in question within this realm shall be definitively adjudged and determined within the king’s jurisdiction and authority and not elsewhere … any foreign inhibitions, appeals, sentences, summons, citations, suspensions, interdictions, excommunications, restraints, judgments, or any other process or impediments from the see of Rome, or any other foreign courts or potentates … notwithstanding.” These laws were not repealed until the 1960s. By then we were already in the European Convention on Human Rights. Soon we would be in the European Community. The world had changed. But the sensitivities had not. We saw that last week when the European Court of Human Rights banned the Government’s planned … [Read more...] about It’s not ideological to oppose rule by foreign judges

Published 46 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The Scottish government's top lawyer was not prepared to sign off on an independence referendum bill, court papers have revealed. Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain has asked the Supreme Court to rule on whether Holyrood has the power to legislate for a vote without UK government consent. She said she currently "does not have the necessary degree of confidence" that it does. Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants to hold a referendum on 19 October 2023. The Lord Advocate is still expected to argue the Scottish government's case at the Supreme Court, and she said there was an issue of "exceptional public importance" for judges to resolve. The indyref2 questions facing the Supreme Court Sturgeon raises indyref2 plan in call with PM Ms Sturgeon still hopes to win the agreement of UK ministers for a fresh … [Read more...] about Lord Advocate would not sign off indyref2 bill without ruling

Putting milk on your cereal does not make it healthier, judges have ruled after Kellogg's took the Government to court over its plans to tackle obesity. The maker of Crunchy Nut corn flakes argued that the sugar content of its cereals should be measured after milk is added and brought a High Court case in April. A High Court judge has now ruled against Kellogg’s claims that the regulations were unlawful and that they failed to take into account the nutritional value of the milk added to the product. The ruling means some cereals may no longer be prominently displayed on supermarket shelves if they have a high sugar content. Chris Silcock, the UK managing director, said the cereal firm was "disappointed" with the decision, but it would not appeal. A ban on ‘buy-one-get-one-free’ or three-for-two offers on unhealthy food and drinks will be introduced in October 2023. Mr Silcock added: “It makes little sense to us that consumers will be able to buy other products, like … [Read more...] about Milk does not make cereal healthier, High Court rules

PRINCE William and Kate Middleton must follow the same strict rules as others seated within the Royal Box at Wimbledon. Everyone that is sat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon has been personally invited by the Chairman of the All England Club. Those lucky enough to be invited must meet expectations not required of sports fans seated elsewhere. And all guests - including the Royal Family - must dress in smart attire. Wimbledon advises this means wearing a suit or jacket, plus a tie for men. However, the main rule that Prince William and Kate Middleton must follow is that they are not allowed to wear hats, in order to not block anyone's view. Read our Royal Family live blog below for the latest news... Louis Allwood just now Meghan will remain a princess no matter what The Sussexes stepped away from royal life in 2020. At the time, there was a lot of controversy over the titles Meghan and Harry would keep if they choose not to be … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth news: Prince William & Kate MUST follow the same strict rule as EVERYONE else at Wimbledon Royal Box

The German government on Thursday presented plans to make it easier for transgender people to formally change their name and gender, ending decades-old rules that require them to get expert assessments and a court's authorization. Under the planned “self-determination law,” adults would be able to change their first name and legal gender at registry offices without further formalities. The existing “transsexual law,” which took effect in 1981, currently requires individuals to obtain assessments from two experts whose training and experience makes them “sufficiently familiar with the particular problems of transsexualism” and then a court decision to change the gender on official documents. Over the years, Germany 's top court struck down other provisions that required transgender people to get divorced and sterilized, and to undergo gender-transition surgery. The existing law “breathes the spirit of the '70s,” Germany's minister for families, Lisa Paus, said. “At … [Read more...] about Germany plans to ease rules for formal changes of gender

SNP 'would be terrified' of independent Scotland says Waiton Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nicola Sturgeon wrote to Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week seeking formal consent for a second vote on whether or not Scotland should remain in the UK, which is proposed for October 19, 2023. But the Prime Minister has said the original 2014 indyref was once-in-a-generation vote, and another shouldn’t be held for at least 40 years. But what was the result of the vote in 2014? And how close were the SNP to independence? Scotland voted No to leaving the UK by 55 percent to 45 percent. The overall split was wider than predicted, with some polls putting … [Read more...] about MAPPED: How Scotland voted in first indy ref – Key areas that scuppered SNP’s dream

After the U.S. Supreme Court revoked the federal right to an abortion that's been in place for half a century, companies like Amazon, Disney, Apple and JP Morgan pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where the procedure is now illegal so they can terminate pregnancies. But the companies gave scant or no details on how they will do this and it's not clear if they will be able to — legally — while protecting employees' privacy and keeping them safe from prosecution. "Most employers were not prepared for Roe to be overturned, and even those that were didn't realize the law would literally be changed the next minute," said Brian Kropp, a vice president at the consulting firm Gartner. "They're trying to play catch-up." Kropp said many companies announced plans to offer travel benefits without the infrastructure in place to make them work. Some, he added, are creating supplementary policies that employees can buy to cover abortion travel, while others … [Read more...] about Companies covering abortion travel costs for employees could face privacy hurdles