Crime
Reported rapes that reach trial
Around one in ten rapes or attempted rapes reported to police in England and Wales are brought to trial. Read
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Crime
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Women killed by men
Just under half of all women killed were killed by their partners or ex-partners, according to the latest official statistics for England and Wales in 2015/16. Read
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How sweet is sixteen? Legal age limits in England and Wales
You’re legally a child until the age of 18, but the minimum legal age is 16 for some things. Read
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What’s happened to fire services since 2010?
Firefighter numbers have decreased by 22% since 2010 and fire-related deaths have increased by 20% since last year. Read
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Has the government banned the term 'pregnant woman'?
The term 'pregnant woman' is not being banned by the government. It’s not even being discouraged. Read
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Crime
Is London losing 3,000 police officers?
Yes, according to the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, who says she expects this to happen by 2020. Read
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Sexual violence and domestic abuse
Official surveys show how widespread sexual violence and domestic abuse are. Read
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Is it legal to kill people fighting for Islamic State in Syria?
There’s no single authoritative statement of what’s allowed in international law. Read
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Abortions in court in Northern Ireland
Abortion is banned in Northern Ireland except to protect the health of the mother. Campaigners have been trying to change the law. Read
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Young people and race in the criminal justice system
The number of young offenders has fallen to a record low, but the proportion of BAME young offenders in custody has risen over the last ten years. Read
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