Explainers and other analysis to deal with misunderstood topics and translate complexity into clarity.
Crime
The front page of today's Independent is an infographic that claims there's a vast gulf between the prevalence of rape and the number of offenders brought to justice. Is there more to this than meets the eye? Read
After the campaign group Hacked Off this week published its draft 'Leveson Bill', the BBC reported something that might have suprised many of its readers: "As well as MPs, organisations … Read
Health
A number of news outlets today covered a report released by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, claiming that between a third and half of the world's food production ends up as waste. Where are these numbers from and what do they mean? Read
Crime
As the Government announces its latest consultation on reforming the probation service, we review claims about how effectively the service is operating. Read
According to some news aricles this week, South African women are deliberately drinking heavily in order to disable their unborn children, in order to claim relatively generous disability benefits. Words … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As MPs prepare to vote over the Government's plans to cap rises to certain working age benefits and tax credits, newspapers and commentators have been circulating figures on who will … Read
Today the BBC reports that the campaign group Hacked Off* has published the 'Leveson Bill' - a draft bill written up by Hacked Off's Chair Hugh Tomlinson QC. Obviously, this … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As David Cameron and Nick Clegg renewed their vows in the No.10 rose garden, the government pledged to help families by improving access to childcare. Meanwhile the Daily Telegraph reported that Britain is a European leader on early-years spending. Is this true? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
It's half term and the Coalition's report card is out. We look at Owen Jones' review of the Coalition's record on food poverty and living standards. Read
Crime
Over half of murderers released from prison have served between 11 and 18 years in custody. Read
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