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Politics and government
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “IPOB and Radio Biafra: separatism, inflammatory rhetoric, alleged violence and terrorist designation” and “Arrest in Kenya and forcible return to Nigeria: rendition ruled unlawful, unfair and oppressive”.
4 controversies · 6 sources1 conviction
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Donations from the Dental Federation and controversy over payments routed through the LDP” and “After Fukushima, comparison of the anti-nuclear movement to "mass hysteria"”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Chernobyl: defamation conviction concerning Pierre Pellerin followed by victory before ECtHR” and “2002 presidential election: confrontation with Lionel Jospin over nuclear power and threat not to endorse him”.
7 controversies · 13 sources2 convictions
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Bosasa: Zondo Commission, alleged benefits and recommendation for investigation/prosecution” and “"War on Leaks": budget escalation and SIU investigation into programme contracts”.
6 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Challenge to and rerun of the second round of the 2016 presidential election” and “Threat to exercise presidential powers more actively during the 2016 campaign”.
9 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Secularism debate: remarks describing constitutional discussion as "natural", followed by clarification” and “"The judiciary is linked to the President": judicial independence controversy followed by clarification”.
9 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2011 resignation after failed referendum on free school meals” and “Family land in Naegok-dong: suspicions of false statement and conflict of interest, without indictment”.
14 controversies · 27 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 29 controversies, including “2001: introduction of forced emetics in Hamburg, followed by Achidi John's death” and “2003–2004: defence of Agenda 2010 and Hartz IV amid strong internal SPD rebellion”.
29 controversies · 65 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Co-operative housing controversy involving Jack Layton — municipal investigation clears them” and “Israel-Palestine post after 7 October deleted following strong backlash”.
11 controversies · 16 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Odi: destruction of town by army following presidential ultimatum” and “Zaki-Biam/Benue: more than 200 civilians killed by army and absence of meaningful accountability”.
8 controversies · 10 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Procés conviction: 13 years' imprisonment and disqualification from public office for sedition and misuse of public funds” and “UN Working Group finds his pre-trial detention arbitrary”.
8 controversies · 17 sources1 conviction
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Economic conflict with Gerhard Schröder and surprise resignation as Finance Minister, SPD chairman and MP” and “Break with SPD over Agenda 2010 and move to new left-wing movement”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Former Environment Secretary and former Conservative MP.
9 controversies · 16 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Series of criminal investigations into remarks targeting Akın Gürlek and other judicial officials” and “Removal from CHP leadership following judicial annulment of 2023 congress”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “€600,000 Galapagar house: accusations of inconsistency with earlier statements and internal confidence vote” and “Dina case: criminal suspicions against Iglesias dismissed, then Villarejo convicted in 2026 and Iglesias recognised as a victim entitled to compensation”.
8 controversies · 10 sources
Politics and government
Former Liberal Democrat leader and former international High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
6 controversies · 13 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “Florida participation in constitutional challenge against Affordable Care Act” and “Request to postpone execution to avoid clash with campaign fundraiser”.
22 controversies · 29 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “No-confidence motion against the entire Kurz government after the Ibiza affair” and “Historically poor SPÖ election result and the phrase 'Die Richtung stimmt'”.
6 controversies · 13 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Final convictions in Choi Soon-sil scandal: corruption, abuse of power and coercion” and “Constitutional impeachment and removal from presidency”.
10 controversies · 17 sources2 convictions
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Sexual harassment allegations by former secretary and findings of human rights commission” and “Five-day official funeral organised by Seoul despite harassment allegations”.
8 controversies · 16 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 41 controversies, including “4 March 1985: convicted of defamation against Jean Glavany” and “1986–1995: three municipal employees used for private domestic purposes”.
41 controversies · 41 sources8 convictions2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Walloon opposition to CETA followed by compromise allowing signature of the EU–Canada agreement” and “Reform of the PS rules on holding multiple offices and allegations of heavy-handed treatment of party officials”.
8 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “1995 Budget and 'Program Review': contested federal spending cuts and cost transfers” and “Bill C-28: conflict-of-interest allegations involving Canada Steamship Lines rejected by Ethics Counsellor”.
8 controversies · 16 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Liberal Party disendorsement following remarks opposing specific assistance for Indigenous Australians” and “Maiden speech: Australia "swamped by Asians" and denunciation of multiculturalism”.
12 controversies · 20 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Groundforce: Confrontation with Private Shareholder, Insolvency and Recorded Conversation” and “TAP: Public Takeover and Aid of Up to €3.2 Billion”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “1-O: judge requests investigation for disobedience, but TSJC refuses for insufficient evidence” and “Pegasus: Mossos conclude part of phone spying preceded CNI judicial authorisation”.
7 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “2017–2020: sexual assault allegation in Monterey and subsequent civil settlement, without prosecution or admission” and “2007–2016: former colleagues' allegations of financial mismanagement, alcohol use and workplace conditions at veterans' organisations”.
12 controversies · 15 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Boycott of 2008 Stolen Generations apology, followed by admission in 2023 that he was wrong” and “Open-microphone joke about rising sea levels in Pacific”.
11 controversies · 20 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 32 controversies, including “Millennium Dome: project governance, costs, visitor targets and suspicions of conflict over sponsorship” and “Linda Wachner's private flights: standards complaint examined and not upheld, although registration deemed prudent”.
32 controversies · 53 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Pandora Papers: undeclared offshore companies and debate over public official's transparency obligations” and “Investment of Anambra State funds in companies in which he held interests: conflict-of-interest allegation”.
4 controversies · 6 sources
Business and billionairesPolitics and government
British businessman, former owner of BHS and controlling figure of Arcadia Group.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Intelligence law: rapporteur's role in legislation strongly contested on civil liberties grounds” and “International communications surveillance after constitutional provisions struck down”.
8 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Conviction Related to the Use of Pepper Spray” and “Recurring Statements about Muslims and Reports under Anti-Racism Legislation”.
6 controversies · 12 sources1 conviction
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “First retail liberalisation: confrontation with business associations” and “Bersani decree and taxi liberalisation: nationwide strikes and blockades”.
9 controversies · 12 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Remarks about Indigenous residential schools on day of federal apology, followed by formal apology” and “Use of expression 'tar baby' and controversy over racial connotations”.
15 controversies · 21 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Book 'Tegen de islamisering van onze cultuur' and allegations of xenophobia and racism” and “Call for a 'cold war against Islam'”.
5 controversies · 8 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Sale of Flashnet to Piramal Group: allegations of conflict of interest and under-declaration” and “Shirdi Industries and Intercon: bank loans, debt write-down and links to his wife's company”.
6 controversies · 8 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Ivan Pillay's early retirement and re-employment: fraud charge withdrawn, then Public Protector report overturned” and “Public Protector's report on SARS "rogue unit": adverse findings ultimately overturned”.
5 controversies · 12 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Challenge to official bilingualism and proposal for a more limited language policy model” and “Opposition to Sikh turbans in RCMP uniform”.
9 controversies · 13 sources
Politics and government
Former British Home Secretary and former Secretary of State for International Development.
9 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Report of Attempted WhatsApp Compromise Linked to Pegasus/NSO” and “Haryana Land Transactions Mentioned by ED Without Her Being Accused”.
9 controversies · 11 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “"Beasts" article: TSJC identifies possible hate offence but finds events time-barred” and “"Apreteu" to CDR: political accusations of encouraging confrontation”.
6 controversies · 12 sources1 conviction
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Pledge to be "tougher than the Tories" on welfare benefits” and “Proposal to restrict tax credits and benefits for EU migrants”.
18 controversies · 31 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Mandatory minimum sentences: repeat-offending reform accused of reducing individualised sentencing and worsening prison overcrowding” and “Summons of deputy prosecutor Philippe Nativel: conflict with CSM over prosecutorial independence”.
18 controversies · 37 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “Modi Surname Case: Criminal Defamation Conviction Subsequently Stayed by Supreme Court” and “National Herald: ED Investigation and PMLA Litigation Concerning Young Indian”.
20 controversies · 27 sources1 conviction5 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “JNU: claim that protest had Hafiz Saeed's support, amid fake Twitter account” and “Agnipath: military recruitment reform and nationwide wave of protests”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 31 controversies, including “Le Meilleur des mondes: participation in pro-American intellectual circle described as neoconservative” and “Alternative libérale: archives contradict claim he "never wanted" to stand in 2007 legislative elections”.
31 controversies · 64 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Social housing in Paris: continued occupancy of an HLM with Alexis Corbière, followed by departure after controversy” and “LFI spokesperson and C8 commentator: controversy over mixing political activism and media work”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
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