Europe
Clash of the manifestos: TTIP and the NHS
We factchecked what the manifestos had to say about TTIP and the NHS. Read
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Law
Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
Does the largest political party form the government?
The party with the most MPs usually forms a government, but things get complicated when there's no overall majority. Read
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"DIY justice" or vital reform - what do we know about legal aid?
A "Vote for Justice" rally organised by a group of criminal law solicitors is taking place today, aiming to put legal aid on the election agenda. Read
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Europe
UKIP and Brexit: what does the manifesto say?
Now that the EU referendum has been set for June 23rd, we will be bringing you new factchecks and explainers on topics ranging from immigration to trade. We will also … Read
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Lord Neuberger unveiled?
'Muslim women should be allowed to wear the veil in court, top judge suggests'—he suggests otherwise. Read
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Europe
Past leader, past claims: Blair's speech on the EU
Earlier this week, Tony Blair gave a speech that laid out his arguments against a referendum on Britain leaving the European Union. Mr Blair claimed that businesses "came to the … Read
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The Supreme Court didn't endorse the benefit cap
The benefit cap is lawful, ruled the Supreme Court by a majority of 3:2 last month. Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, said that he was … Read
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Europe
Is two thirds of UK law made by the EU?
Roughly two thirds of all the laws that apply in the UK are linked to the EU, but as laws vary a lot in importance this isn't very useful to know. Read
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Crime
Men accused of rape don't have to "prove that a woman said Yes"
New advice for prosecutors doesn't in any way change the law on rape. Read
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Are there 80 Sharia courts in Britain?
"There are 80 practising Sharia courts around the United Kingdom, and I've got no problem with different religions and different groups having their own private observance, but the law should … Read
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