Amnesty briefing withdrawal sparks debate around rights groups; JK Rowling remains a polarising voice in public discourse on gender and free expression.
McGill’s Buses has challenged a ScotZeb funding decision after Ember secured £13m to buy 100 Chinese electric coaches. The move will not replace any diesel buses, and McGill’s argues the process lacks transparency. A legal appeal is now underway.
Amnesty International UK has withdrawn a briefing after admitting it was uploaded without proper review. The piece listed Beira’s Place and For Women Scotland among “anti-rights” groups. Beira’s Place, founded by JK Rowling, says the label is deeply offensive and plans legal action if the briefing is not removed. The controversy follows ongoing debates about women’s rights, LGBT+ protections, and UK-wide policy on gender issues.