BBC Question Time: Recap and Factcheck
On the panel this week were deputy chairman of the James Cleverly, shadow Keir Starmer, Nish Kumar, Michael Dobbs, and Zanny Minton Beddoes. Read
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Law
Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
Shifting boundaries: what would reducing the number of MPs mean?
There are proposals to reduce the number of MPs from 650 to 600 at the next election. We explain what impact this could have. Read
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How does a leadership contest in the Conservative Party work?
15% of Conservative MPs need to call for a vote of no confidence in the party leader: in which all Conservative MPs then vote for or against the leader. Read
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What are the rules on burkas and niqabs in the UK?
Women wearing veils for religious reasons do have to show their faces in passport photos, when entering the country and if police ask them to. Read
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Are MPs allowed second jobs?
MPs are allowed to do work outside of parliament, but they have to declare what that is, how many hours they work and what they’re paid. Read
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Pet theft: what’s the law?
A petition signed by over 100,000 people has asked parliament to make stealing pets a crime “in its own right”. Read
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World Cup: are you allowed to fly the England flag?
You are allowed to display the cross of St George, as long as it is safe and you have permission from whoever owns the site. Read
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Europe
Brexit bill: What amendments have been passed?
This week the Commons voted on 15 amendments that have been passed in the House of Lords over the past few months. We looked at what happened. Read
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Europe
The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill will repeal the European Communities Act 1972. It means EU institutions can’t make laws affecting the UK any more. It used to be known as the 'Great Repeal Bill.' Read
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The Tower Hamlets fostering case: should we trust the news or trust a judge?
Media reports suggested a white Christian girl was taken from her family and made to live with a family who didn't speak English. How do we find out if this is accurate? Read
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