Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
Figures given to the Labour conference are right: in 2009/10, the legal aid scheme funded advice in 460,000 social welfare cases. In 2013/14 it was 53,000. Read
As a Liberal Democrat MP claims, a case at the European Court of Human Rights was responsible for a change to the age of consent for gay people. Read
Be wary of any attempt to tell you what human rights laws and court rulings 'cost' the government or the economy in the UK. The question has no easy answer. Read
Europe
Jeremy Corbyn has given his first speech to the Labour party conference as leader. We've taken a look at some of his claims. Read
Crime
Just under half the cases won against the UK at the European Court of Human Rights have involved someone convicted or suspected of a criminal offence. Read
The death of a British citizen, Reyaad Khan, in an RAF drone strike has led to debate about whether or not the killing was allowed under international law. Read
Europe
Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) is at the heart of the debate over a proposed treaty, TTIP, between the EU and US. Here's who wins ISDS cases. Read
Europe
Have 100 EU 'powers' been returned to UK control? Yes, if by 'powers' you mean specific laws. Read
Crime
Michael Gove is right that less than half of criminal trials went as planned last year. Concerns about the efficiency of the criminal courts are growing. Read
None of the current judges at the European Court of Human Rights are obviously unqualified, although they are in a sense political appointees. Read
