1. The McLibel Case

The longest case in English history, the McLibel trial saw Helen Steel and David Morris taken to court by McDonald's for libel over a pamphlet they had distributed. Despite having no formal legal training and being massively outgunned in terms of resources, the two defendants fought the case for over 10 years, winning a partial victory in the end.

2. The Twitter Joke Trial

In 2010, Paul Chambers was found guilty for sending a 'menacing electronic communication'. The tweet in question? "Crap! Robin Hood airport is closed. You've got a week and a bit to get your sh** together otherwise I'm blowing the airport sky high!" Despite the tweet being made in jest and clearly not serious, it was considered a credible threat.

3. The Ashers Baking Company Case

In a controversial 2018 ruling, Ashers Baking Company in Northern Ireland was found to have discriminated against a customer by refusing to bake a cake with the message "Support Gay Marriage". The decision sparked heated debate about the intersection of religious rights and discrimination laws.