Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
Politics
Social media posts claiming that Andy Burnham is changing the law so people will need ID to use social media, but not to vote in elections don’t give the full picture. Read
Crime
Posts circulating on Facebook incorrectly claim police say you will not be charged for this so long as you’ve taken photos at the scene and have evidence of hot weather. Read
Crime
A video of a property on fire is being falsely shared as footage of recent disorder in Belfast, but the clip actually shows a separate incident from County Antrim which occurred in June 2025. Read
Crime
A clip of a large fire is circulating on social media with false claims it depicts recent disorder in Belfast—but the footage actually shows a gas pipeline explosion in Russia. Read
Politics
A false claim that the Mayor of Rotherham has said that Britain can only become great again by implementing Sharia law has been circulating again on social media. Read
A guide to voter ID requirements ahead of the 7 May local elections. Read
Politics
Social media videos, one of which has been viewed 350,000 times, falsely claim that new laws imposing curfews are coming into force soon. Read
Politics
Social media posts are falsely claiming that from January 2026, operating a vehicle without a valid licence will no longer lead to criminal proceedings, but instead will result in a civil fine. Read
Science & Technology
The Online Safety Act does not require age verification to use a virtual private network. Read
Politics
The home secretary has announced plans to proscribe the group under anti-terrorism laws—but there’s been some confusion on social media over when a ban is set to come into force. Read
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