What would changing the law on abortion mean?
MPs have voted to change the law on abortion, as technically criminal prosecutions are possible unless doctors approve a termination. Read
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Law
Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
Royal Marine murder appeal: what did the courts say?
Alexander Blackman – “Marine A” – had his murder conviction reduced to manslaughter this week by an appeal court. Here’s why. Read
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Could Scotland stay in the EU?
Although technically an independent Scotland could be written into the EU treaties, in practice it would most likely need to re-apply. Read
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Brexit amendments in the House of Lords
What happens if MPs reject amendments to the law triggering Article 50 inserted by the House of Lords? Read
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Women in the Commons
There are a record number of women in the House of Commons. Labour has the most female MPs. The Conservatives have had the only women Prime Ministers. Read
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The courts and children’s medical treatment
A High Court judge will decide whether Charlie Gard, a baby being kept alive on artificial ventilation, will continue to be kept alive or have his life support switched off. Why is it up to a judge? Read
Analysis
Crime
Sexual offences in court
Criminal barristers have estimated that 50% of Crown Court trials now involve sex crime. The official numbers we’ve seen don’t say. Read
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Health
What did the courts rule on PIP?
The recent tribunal ruling on the disability benefit PIP was about the interpretation and application of the language of existing regulations. Read
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The legal system, explained: the Family Court
The venue for legal disputes over marriage and children in England and Wales. Read
Analysis
The end of holiday fines?
A legal case may mean that councils have to stop fining parents who take their children out of school during term time. Read
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