Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
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
A Facebook post falsely claims that Manchester councillors approved a George Floyd mural over one of Lee Rigby. Read
This was suggested by the Prime Minister’s spokesperson and Gillian Keegan MP in defence of plans to require voters to have photo ID. Read
A film of a brawl in a city centre street was not taken in Luton as the pubs re-opened. Read
A photo of two emaciated men are American civilian prisoners of war, not British soldiers. Read
Europe
The Home Office said 60% of asylum seekers entered the country illegally but this is based on unpublished statistics Read
