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Parliament is being prorogued. Is this normal?

Parliament has the power to reject an extension date suggested by the EU.

A higher percentage of postal votes were counted in the EU referendum than in the last two general elections.

Fact checks about the legal systems work in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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All births in England, Wales and Northern Ireland must be registered within 42 days of the child being born.

Claims that the historic law can be used to lawfully dissent against the government are completely untrue.

Social media posts have misleadingly suggested tanks were deployed in Paris in response to protests.

Fact checks about diversity within the UK judicial systems