Law

20 August 2024

Are the majority of British people ‘settled’ on leaving the ECHR?

We’ve looked at the polling after Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice MP suggested he thought a ‘majority’ were ‘settled’ on leaving the ECHR.

9 August 2024

Screenshot is from video of Hindu festival not anti-immigration march

A screengrab of a TikTok video is being shared with false claims it shows Hindus and Sikhs protesting ‘illegal immigration’ in London.

6 August 2024

UK riots fact checked: latest updates and key questions answered

Our explainer tracks the latest developments, fact checks claims circulating online and looks at the government’s response.

18 June 2024

Postal voting in the 2024 general election

We’ve taken a look at how postal voting works and answered some common questions.

30 April 2024

What photo ID do you need to vote in the UK?

A guide to the rules around what photographic ID you need to be able to vote in person.

10 April 2024

Bat boxes on ULEZ cameras can be legally removed by TfL

Transport for London is not legally prevented from removing bat boxes installed on cameras which enforce London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, contrary to claims on social media.

14 February 2024

France has not banned halal slaughter ahead of Ramadan

A false claim from 2021 that a French ministerial instruction about the stunning of poultry prior to slaughter would lead to a ban on ritual slaughter has been circulating again on social media.

31 January 2024

Swiss prosecutors have not brought criminal charges against Israel’s president

Charges have not been filed by prosecutors in Switzerland against Israel's President Isaac Herzog, although criminal complaints have been made.

8 January 2024

There’s no new tax rule for Vinted, Airbnb and eBay sellers

Tax rules haven’t changed—you may still need to declare income of more than £1,000 from selling second-hand clothes, handmade goods or short-term property lets.

30 November 2023

Will the XL Bully ban affect other dogs too?

The government says the ban in England and Wales only applies to XL Bully dogs, but assessment will be based on appearance and physical characteristics.

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Are the majority of British people ‘settled’ on leaving the ECHR?

Screenshot is from video of Hindu festival not anti-immigration march

UK riots fact checked: latest updates and key questions answered

Postal voting in the 2024 general election

What photo ID do you need to vote in the UK?

Bat boxes on ULEZ cameras can be legally removed by TfL

France has not banned halal slaughter ahead of Ramadan

Swiss prosecutors have not brought criminal charges against Israel’s president

There’s no new tax rule for Vinted, Airbnb and eBay sellers

Will the XL Bully ban affect other dogs too?

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