Air strikes in Syria: what MPs are voting on
We've found some useful sources on the debate over air strikes on Syria, particularly the legal issues. Read
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The Times has corrected its headline that one in five Muslims has sympathy for ISIS, but the Sun hasn't
Don't be fooled by a Facebook post doing the rounds - it suggests that the Sun has printed a "retraction" of a front page story, which hasn't happened. Read
Analysis
The public seems to support military action in Syria
An ITV poll has been cited on social media as evidence that the public opposes air strikes against Islamic State in Syria. Professional polls say otherwise. Read
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Immigration
UK aid to Syria
David Cameron claims that the UK is the second largest contributor of humanitarian aid in the Syrian crisis. This is right, according to the United Nations. Read
Analysis
£200 an hour legal aid lawyers: an update
We've been looking into the evidence that the Ministry of Justice provided to prove that legal aid lawyers earn £200 an hour. It's not convincing. Read
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Europe
Limiting EU human rights law
The Prime Minister's speech on the EU today mentioned the possibility of stopping EU human rights law from applying in this country. Can that be done? Read
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Europe
Why worry about "ever closer union"?
EU heads of government formally said last year that the treaty language "ever closer union" shouldn't force reluctant countries into further EU integration. Read
Analysis
Women on the bench
The Lord Chief Justice spoke recently about the importance of diversity among the judges of England and Wales. We've looked into the statistics he cited. Read
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"Holiday fines" case heads to High Court
A legal case on parental fines for taking children out of school for holidays wasn't the landmark it was reported to be last month—but might turn out to be. Read
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Education
The law on "holiday fines" hasn't changed
A recent case won by a parent being prosecuted for taking his child out of school to go on holiday doesn't set a legal precedent or change the law. Read
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