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Washington Post
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Columbia University says it has suspended and expelled students who participated in protests
NEW YORK — Columbia University announced disciplinary action Tuesday against students who participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the Ivy League school's main library before final exams in May and an encampment during alumni weekend last year. A student activist group said nearly 80 students were told they have been suspended for one to three years or expelled. The sanctions issued by a university judicial board also include probation and degree revocations, Columbia said in a statement.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Reform UK councillor expelled from party
A Reform UK councillor who was elected to Devon County Council in May has been expelled from the party. Reform UK said it had expelled Ed Hill for publishing a letter about free school meals in the name of all Reform Devon councillors without their consent. In June it emerged Hill had reported two fellow Reform councillors to police over election expenses. HIll, the member for Pinhoe and Mincinglake, said there had been a misunderstanding which led him to believe he could add his colleagues' names as signatories. 'Unacceptable' A Reform UK spokesman said Hill's actions "damaged the interests of the party". The spokesman said: "We will not tolerate any councillor using their colleagues' names without their consent." Hill sent the letter to all of Devon's MPs and to the media asking them to support automatic enrolment for free school meals. Michael Fife Cook is leader of the Reform group on Devon County Council, which now has 17 members. He said: "Irrespective of something being a good cause, attaching councillors' names to a letter without their consent is totally unacceptable behaviour. "That Cllr Hill not only did this, but then made the letter public - including sending it to the media and MPs - meant disciplinary action was inevitable." Hill said he genuinely believed he had secured the permission of colleagues via one of the Reform councillors. "I think it feels like an overreaction and I'm still committed to the Reform cause," he said. "Nobody from Reform contacted me about the suspension before it happened." Hill was previously removed from his role as chairman of the Exeter branch of Reform after reporting colleagues to police over concerns relating to overspending on election expenses. He said: "Had I been able to communicate directly with my fellow councillors through formal party channels - instead of being excluded from all internal communications - this confusion could have been easily avoided." Reform UK said it would not be taking any action against Neil Stevens, member for Alphington and Cowick, regarding his election expense return. Devon and Cornwall Police said there had been no arrests or charges at this point, but enquiries remain ongoing. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Reform wins first seats on Devon County Council Related internet links Devon County Council
BBC News
18-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Reform UK councillor Ed Hill expelled from party
A Reform UK councillor who was elected to Devon County Council in May has been expelled from the UK said it had expelled Ed Hill for publishing a letter about free school meals in the name of all Reform Devon councillors without their June it emerged Hill had reported two fellow Reform councillors to police over election the member for Pinhoe and Mincinglake, said there had been a misunderstanding which led him to believe he could add his colleagues' names as signatories. 'Unacceptable' A Reform UK spokesman said Hill's actions "damaged the interests of the party".The spokesman said: "We will not tolerate any councillor using their colleagues' names without their consent."Hill sent the letter to all of Devon's MPs and to the media asking them to support automatic enrolment for free school Fife Cook is leader of the Reform group on Devon County Council, which now has 17 said: "Irrespective of something being a good cause, attaching councillors' names to a letter without their consent is totally unacceptable behaviour."That Cllr Hill not only did this, but then made the letter public - including sending it to the media and MPs - meant disciplinary action was inevitable." Hill said he genuinely believed he had secured the permission of colleagues via one of the Reform councillors."I think it feels like an overreaction and I'm still committed to the Reform cause," he said."Nobody from Reform contacted me about the suspension before it happened."Hill was previously removed from his role as chairman of the Exeter branch of Reform after reporting colleagues to police over concerns relating to overspending on election said: "Had I been able to communicate directly with my fellow councillors through formal party channels - instead of being excluded from all internal communications - this confusion could have been easily avoided."Reform UK said it would not be taking any action against Neil Stevens, member for Alphington and Cowick, regarding his election expense and Cornwall Police said there had been no arrests or charges at this point, but enquiries remain ongoing.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Young lawmaker, 19, sparks fury over video of his highly-inappropriate behavior on chamber floor
The youngest member of Ecuador's Congress could face disciplinary action after he was recorded drawing during the middle of a speech. The bizarre footage showed Dominique Serrano with his head down and fully concentrated on a sheet of paper while the Commission on Transparency, Citizen Participation and Social Control was holding a session on July 2. The 19-year-old assemblyman appeared to have already completed a sketch of an image that resembled an anime figure as he began to start of his second piece of art. The National Democratic Action legislator continued for over a minute while the former general manager of a public electricity company sat directly across from him and explained why he had resigned from his post. Serrano's behavior was questioned by his party chief, Valentina Centeno, who requested an investigation from the National Assembly's Legislative Administration Council. 'The fact that an assembly member engages in drawing during a committee session demonstrates a lack of professionalism that damages the institutional image of the National Assembly,' Centeno said, as quoted by Ecuadorian news outlet Primicias. The inquiry was approved by Legislative Administration Council on Friday. Serrano was given until Monday to present his defense while Centeno was allotted the same time to provide proof to back up her claims. Serrano won the seat to represent the south-central district of Pichincha during the general elections in February. He was sworn in in May. Social media users questioned whether a person as young as Serrano should have been eligible to hold public office and asked that he be removed. 'There should be an age limit for assembly members! 35 years old!' one person commented. 'It's forgiven in school and university, but not in a public office where you're paid $5,000 a month. The best lesson you can teach is to remove him from the assembly,' another opined. Despite calls for his outer, others were supportive of the young politician. 'Ignorance!! There are people who listen that way,' they said. 'Nothing to complain about.' 'It's a way to focus. I've seen super-smart, proactive people do this even in important meetings,' another said. Serrano is the son of Paulina Molina, who is an adviser for Eckenner Recalde, the vice president of the National Assembly. Serrano's brother Jeremy is employed in the parliament and earns a monthly salary of $700. Molina's sister, Maria del Cisne Molina, is also an assemblywoman in Pichincha. While National Assembly president Niels Olsen did not admonished Serrano's behavior, he called on the Legislative Administration Council to reform its laws and banned the hiring of any person related to assembly members and public officials. 'No relatives may be hired in any office or department of the National Assembly. This long-standing practice ends today,' he wrote on X. 'In line with this measure, I have requested the resignation of more than 40 officials who are related to each other or to elected assembly members.'
Free Malaysia Today
02-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
EAIC recommends action against Sabah JPN officers over IC application delay
The EAIC proposed that JPN set up a special 'flying squad' at its Putrajaya headquarters to identify the root causes of case backlogs. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has recommended disciplinary action against several officers from the national registration department (JPN) in Sabah over a delay in processing a new application for an identity card (IC). In a statement, the commission said it launched an investigation following a complaint by a parent alleging that the officers failed to take appropriate action regarding the application for a child. The EAIC said the sluggish response of the officers not only affected the complainant and their child but also reflected a failure to carry out their duties, undue delays in initiating the investigation, and poor case management. 'The EAIC decided to refer the investigation findings to JPN's disciplinary authority, with a recommendation that disciplinary action be taken against the officers under Regulation 38 of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993,' it said. To prevent a recurrence of such issues, the EAIC proposed that JPN set up a special 'flying squad' at its Putrajaya headquarters to identify the root causes of case backlogs – whether due to the conduct of the officers involved or other factors contributing to non-compliance with procedures. The commission also recommended that JPN update its procedures to include clear timeframes for conducting investigations and improve its SOPs to ensure that officers are given sufficient time to effectively carry out their duties.
