Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
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
One of the most important things about human rights law, according to its supporters, is that the protections it provides apply to everyone. Opponents say that this feature of the … Read
What is human rights law and what does each side say in this debate? Read
Europe
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
'Muslim women should be allowed to wear the veil in court, top judge suggests'—he suggests otherwise. Read
"The next Conservative Government will scrap the Human Rights Act, and introduce a British Bill of Rights"—Conservative Party Manifesto, 14 April 2015 If you feel strongly about the UK's human … Read
It's no longer the case that a Prime Minister can call an early general election with the agreement of the Queen The Fixed-term Parliaments Act now sets elections at five-year … Read
Europe
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
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
Crime
The High Court ruled yesterday (presumably before the Royal Courts of Justice were evacuated) that a policy barring prisoners from being transfered to open prisons if they have a history … Read
