Immigration
How immigration law changed for Commonwealth citizens
Theresa May, Diane Abbott and the Immigration Act 2014 Read
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Law
Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
Does parliament get a vote on military intervention?
The Prime Minister has the power—through the Crown—to take military action. But in recent years governments have argued that military action be put to a parliamentary vote in non-emergency cases. Read
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What rights do you get at 18?
In England and Wales, you can’t buy a house yourself until you’re 18. Read
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Most non-UK citizens can’t donate to UK political parties
UK political parties can only accept donations from “permissible donors”. Individuals must be on the electoral register to donate. Read
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Fewer votes in parliament: Aye or no?
There have been fewer votes in Parliament since the 2017 election than the same period after each election since 1997. Read
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Factchecking campaigning leaflets on abortion
Abortion became legal in certain circumstances in Britain in 1968. There have been 8.7 million recorded abortions since then. 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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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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