Laws can be made without a parliamentary vote, contrary to the health secretary’s claim
New Covid face mask rules, for example, came into force before Parliament voted on the matter. Read
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How the legal system works
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Burnt-out police car in Bristol protests was not fake
An image of a burnt-out police car taken during protests in Bristol is not ‘a prop’ Read
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Justice spending is down 25% since 2010, not 40%
The government did announce a real terms reduction of 40% to the Ministry of Justice but ultimately reduced funding by 25% between 2010/11 and 2019/20. Read
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How sweet is sixteen? Legal age limits in England and Wales
You’re legally a child until the age of 18, but the minimum legal age is 16 for some things. Read
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Intercepted evidence can’t be used in court
Concern that a new surveillance law permits prosecutors to lie in court about evidence from intercepted communications is misplaced. Read
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Are judges deciding whether the UK will leave the EU?
Judges are being asked to decide whether the government can trigger Article 50 without seeking the consent of Parliament. Read
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