At stake in Dred Scott were the boundaries of the political community entitled to the law’s protection and able to claim rights under it. Greene says that the Framers saw Constitutional rights as necessary to protect the rights granted by states and local governments from federal intrusion. The views of the Framers failed to protect people when those local majorities trampled on the rights of Black people and others. Holmes took the view that there are Constitutional rights, and these must be given maximum protection. The question for courts is the extent to which rights are respected when they conflict with other rights or the rights of society.

August 04, 2024 06:53 UTC

Mr Corkett, 64, said Barry Simmons and Ron Fairley, whose surname gave the agency its popular name, later moved in. In more recent times Mr Corkett, reporter Ross Francis and photographer John O'Reilly have been at the helm. "Unfortunately there was just me and a secretary who have been keeping things going recently," said Mr Corkett, who joined Fairley's in 1983. 2024 - Morgan murder trial: Allen Morgan was jailed at Luton Crown Court after being found guilty of conspiring to murder former wife Carol in 1981. Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.

August 04, 2024 06:19 UTC

There is so much our minds get up to subconsciously behind our backs; we’re just not aware of it. Now we have bus-gate and Low Emission Zone (LEZ) cameras on a confusing array of streets in central Aberdeen to keep many people out. Low Emission Zone signage is a major issue on Aberdeen roadsSignage also scares drivers brave enough to enter the labyrinthian mystery world of the city’s bus-gate/LEZ crystal maze. Walking at snail’s pace it became clear: poor, confusing signage and lack of time to react even at a modest driving speed. A day later a P&J survey among drivers using these latest restricted routes was emphatic: poor signage and confusing road layouts.

August 04, 2024 05:27 UTC

"Tensions are high, and the situation could deteriorate rapidly," saidForeign Minister David Lammy , reported news agency AFP. "While we are working round the clock to strengthen our consular presence in Lebanon, my message to British nationals there is clear –- leave now. ""This is alongside Landing ship RFA Cardigan Bay and HMS Duncan already being in the eastern Mediterranean to support allies with humanitarian requirements, with the Royal Air Force also putting transport helicopters on standby," the statement added. "With the potential for exit routes out of Lebanon -- including roads -- being affected, limited, or closed, due to events escalating with little warning, teams will continue to urge British nationals to leave while commercial options remain available. "Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Iran.Hamas claimed that Haniyeh was assassinated in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran" while he was in the Iranian capital to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday.

August 04, 2024 04:47 UTC

(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelThe United States military said that it successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi land attack cruise missile (LACM) in Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen In the past 24 hours US Central Command forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi land attack cruise missile (LACM) in Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen a statement from the USCENTCOM said on Saturday.The statement read, "It was determined the LACM presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure. "Meanwhile, Britain's maritime agency on Saturday reported attacks on two vessels off the Yemeni shore.A statement by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKTMO) on Saturday evening said that a ship was hit by a missile 125 nautical miles east of Aden in southern Yemen.UKMTO's alert quoted the master of the merchant vessel stating that the vessel was hit by an "unknown explosive resulting in possible fire. "It added that the strike did not result in fires, water ingress, or oil leakage and that the vessel was proceeding to its next port of call.Prior to this alert, the British maritime agency said, "UKTMO has received a report of an incident 170NM (nautical miles) southeast of Aden, Yemen,""The master of a merchant vessel reports the armed security team observed a small explosion in close proximity to the vessel," the statement read.The advisory quoted the master of the ship as saying that "there is no damage and all crew are reported safe. They have vocally supported Palestinians amid Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza, launching repeated drone and missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden since November 2023.According to the US Maritime Administration, Houthis have launched over 50 attacks on shipping, resulting in casualties, vessel seizures, and disruptions to global trade routes.

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August 03, 2024 22:54 UTC

Pep Guardiola suggested he was unaware that Manchester City were breaking Premier League rules regarding kick-off delays, and joked he will shorten his team-talks as a result. City were fined just over £2m by the Premier League this week for 22 instances of late or delayed kick-offs across the last two seasons. After initial warnings, the league increased fines for repeat offences starting at £10,000 up to the highest £200,000 punishment. In the official reasons published on the judgement, the Premier League said City have reminded their players and management team of their responsibilities in ensuring games start and restart in a timely manner. The charges and fines are entirely separate to the club's 115 alleged breaches of financial rules, and also the club's legal action against the Premier League regarding Associated Party Transation rules.

August 03, 2024 21:14 UTC

Far-right marches and anti-racist counter-demonstrations took place in several cities across the UK on Saturday, days after a knife attack in Southport led to further incidents in the town. Large groups of people took to the streets of Belfast, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool. The demonstrations came a day after 10 people were arrested for violent disorder and burglary following a night of riots and unrest in Sunderland

August 03, 2024 17:49 UTC

Rob Anderson, manager of the Premier’s Office and well-known critic of the aesthetics of renewable energy facilities, with snow in his hair in 2013 (Photo: David J. Climenhaga). Pembina Institute analyst Will Noel, one of the authors of the report discussed in this story (Photo: Pembina Institute). Carbon capture technology likely to do more harm than goodIf it’s too good to be true, folk wisdom says, it probably is. A new study by Stanford University indicates that so-called carbon capture technology that constantly touted by the Smith Government probably does more harm than good. “All sorts of scenarios have been developed under the assumption that carbon capture actually reduces substantial amounts of carbon,” wrote civil and environmental engineering professor Mark Z. Jacobson.

August 03, 2024 17:01 UTC

His sister Daisy Waugh, herself a well-known English novelist, said the cause was cancer. The Waughs are one of Britain’s greatest literary dynasties, both in their level of acclaim and their sheer output. Beginning with Mr. Waugh’s great-grandfather Arthur, the family has produced nearly 200 books and thousands of pieces of journalism; all four of Auberon Waugh’s children, including Alexander, became writers. Alexander followed their leads in style and attitude, though his oeuvre ranged much more widely. What he lacked in academic or professional credentials he made up for in writerly energy and general learnedness.

August 03, 2024 16:29 UTC

Ch Supt Mark Hall said 10 people so far have been arrested for violent disorder and burglary following a night of riots and disorder in Sunderland. Hall added that rioters would face the 'full force of the law', after a police station and a vehicle were set on fire, and officers clashed with protesters. Four officers were injured

August 03, 2024 14:49 UTC

The Olympic Committee president, Thomas Bach, has defended boxer Imane Khelif's right to compete at the Paris Games after the boxer had previously failed a gender test. "How can someone being born, raised, competed and having a passport as a woman, not be considered a woman?” he asked reporters at a media conference in Paris. "We will not take part in a politically motivated cultural war."

August 03, 2024 14:46 UTC

“I love being able to freeze time and emotion in a single photographic frame”WELCOME to Behind the Lens, a feature that shines a light on the talented photographers in our Warrington Guardian Camera Club group. Warrington Guardian Camera Club member Johny CostaWarrington Guardian Camera Club member Johny CostaWhere are you from? I love being able to freeze time and emotion in a single frame, especially when you are able to capture your own family members. Droplets on grass, Sankey Valley ParkDroplets on grass, Sankey Valley ParkREAD MORE:“Photography brings me so much joy – capturing the beauty around us”What is your favourite subject matter and why? Dancing swan at Sankey Valley ParkDancing swan at Sankey Valley Park

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August 03, 2024 12:06 UTC

Chelsea are preparing to sign another goalkeeper, Genk teenager Mike Penders, while they are also said to be keen on Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez and Oscar Bobb. Rumours of a deal involving Romelu Lukaku for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen refuse to go away but Conor Gallagher’s exit remains up in the air, with Atletico Madrid to beat Tottenham to the England midfielder. Spurs, meanwhile, are said to be targeting Dominic Solanke as Liverpool continue to chase Anthony Gordon and West Ham line up Guido Rodriguez, Crysencio Summerville, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Niclas Fullkrug. Follow all the latest updates, deals and gossip via Standard Sport’s LIVE transfer blog below!

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