unlawful

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The Public Sector Equality Duty, which applies in England, Scotland and Wales, requires public bodies and bodies carrying out public functions to eliminate unlawful discrimination.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Not only is it unlawful, it is also unconstitutional.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The short-barreled rifle was deemed unlawful because it did not meet the minimum federal requirement of 16 inches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“Encryption protects Canadians from identity theft, fraud, unlawful surveillance, and data breaches,” Erik Neuenschwander, Apple’s senior director of user privacy, said in testimony before lawmakers on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

After prominent American conjure-politician Sebastien Durand won his case in the Marvellian Courts of Justice, the ban was ruled unlawful and at odds with the Marvellian Constitution.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton