Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
A Facebook post falsely claims a scheme that monitors the actions of businesses and citizens and uses financial sanctions as punishments will soon be used in Canada. Read
A Facebook post falsely claims that the capital ‘P’ which appears on passports under “type” stands for “peasants”. Read
The Welsh government is planning to give councils more power to fine problem parkers from July next year, but doesn’t plan to pursue an outright ban. Read
It’s paid for by a public trust—but that trust is exempt from income tax and appears to have received at least some taxpayer money in the past. Read
All births in England, Wales and Northern Ireland must be registered within 42 days of the child being born. Read
Claims that the historic law can be used to lawfully dissent against the government are completely untrue. Read
Social media posts have misleadingly suggested tanks were deployed in Paris in response to protests. Read
Under current Covid-19 regulations, more than 30 people can protest in England if it has been organised by an accepted body and risk assessments have taken place. Read
Health
There have been conflicting reports on the reasons you can travel to amber status countries from England. Read
Environment
Animal welfare laws in the UK already acknowledge that animals can feel pain and suffer, but it has not been spelled out explicitly that they are sentient as in EU law. Read
