Miranda’s rights: will the Terrorism Act be changed?
The David Miranda case has been hailed as a "huge win" for journalism, but doesn't automatically mean that the Terrorism Act will be changed. Read
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Law
Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
Crime
When criminal trials are "cracked"
Criminal trials can finish unexpectedly due to witness problems. But contrary to what's been reported, witnesses aren't the only cause of "cracked" trials. Read
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Can the boss now read your messages at work?
A European human rights case is said to make a big change to employees' right to privacy at work. But employees generally may not be affected. Read
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How much money does legal aid save the country?
The claim that the state saves £6 for every £1 spent on legal aid should be treated with caution. It's evolved out of several different pieces of research. Read
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"Hoverboards" and the law
It's been claimed that the prosecution service recently made "hoverboards" illegal. But it has no such power; newspapers have just picked up on an existing law. Read
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Europe
10 December's BBC Question Time, factchecked
We factchecked the panel's claims from BBC Question Time on Donald Trump, the European Arrest Warrant, Norway, shoot-to-kill, and mental health. Read
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Health
3 December's BBC Question Time, factchecked
We factchecked the panel's claims on junior doctors' pay, air strikes, the Syrian civil war, and excess deaths in hospitals at the weekend. Read
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High Court decides on Northern Ireland abortion law
The High Court has ruled that Northern Ireland's law on abortion is a breach of human rights, but has no power to directly overrule it. Read
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MPs don't have to approve military action in Syria
The legal position on the use of military force in Syria is clear: the government doesn't need sign-off from MPs. The political aspect is more complex. Read
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Europe
12 November's BBC Question Time, factchecked
We've factchecked claims from this week's BBC Question Time on the EU, NHS and Trident. Read
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