Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
The Prime Minister has the power—through the Crown—to take military action. But in recent years governments have argued that military action be put to a parliamentary vote in non-emergency cases. Read
In England and Wales, you can’t buy a house yourself until you’re 18. Read
UK political parties can only accept donations from “permissible donors”. Individuals must be on the electoral register to donate. Read
There have been fewer votes in Parliament since the 2017 election than the same period after each election since 1997. Read
Abortion became legal in certain circumstances in Britain in 1968. There have been 8.7 million recorded abortions since then. Read
You’re legally a child until the age of 18, but the minimum legal age is 16 for some things. Read
Firefighter numbers have decreased by 22% since 2010 and fire-related deaths have increased by 20% since last year. Read
The term 'pregnant woman' is not being banned by the government. It’s not even being discouraged. Read
There’s no single authoritative statement of what’s allowed in international law. Read
Abortion is banned in Northern Ireland except to protect the health of the mother. Campaigners have been trying to change the law. Read
