By the 19th century, many of these so-called rotten boroughs had tiny constituencies ... The British Parliament passed the Reform Act of 1832 to rectify this. The proposals of southern states ...

The Victorian era featured many political giants. Robert Peel, Benjamin Disraeli, and Lord Salisbury are some obvious examples. Yet the man who spent the most time as prime minister was none other ...

designed to tackle ­everything from rotten boroughs to ­candidates peddling falsehoods during ­elections, but the rules are idiosyncratic, ramshackle, and ­almost impossible to follow. Under the ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation ...

The "Tristin Murphy Act" was inspired by a man sent to prison for felony littering. Suffering from schizophrenia among other mental health challenges, Tristin took his own life during a work detail.

Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) have introduced SB 1100, described by the two as "an omnibus education bill to bring real reform to benefit students, teachers, and their families across the state." ...

A Reform UK MP erupted at Donald Trump after he appeared to back Sir Keir Starmer's deal to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Rupert Lowe warned the agreement is "rotten to ...

A court battle between the ACT Education Directorate's former head and the ACT's corruption watchdog over a contract for the expansion of Campbell Primary School has ended with no costs awarded.

York County's boroughs have seen significant redevelopment and growth in recent years, with projects like the McAllister Hotel transformation and new businesses opening. Red Lion's Franklin Street ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The government of Trinidad and Tobago is considering amending the local Hindu marriage act to include ... with the state’s law reform commission.