Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
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. Read
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. Read
Charges have not been filed by prosecutors in Switzerland against Israel's President Isaac Herzog, although criminal complaints have been made. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
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. Read
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. Read
Posts on social media which claim a new law will mean people can be fined £15,000 or sent to jail if they don’t comply with energy regulations misunderstand the legislation. Read
It is not illegal to drive in flip flops, but it is to drive carelessly or without control. Read
Tens of thousands of people have shared inaccurate information about the law on rescuing dogs from hot cars. Read
Online claims have been made about a section of Magna Carta that has been irrelevant for more than 800 years. Read
This is based on a misunderstanding of how the system works. The alert neither uses nor collects any personal data. Read
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