Lord Neuberger on veils in court
Newspaper reports of what Lord Neuberger, President of the Supreme Court, thinks about women wearing veils in court are right—unlike the last time around. Read
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Law
Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
Economy, Business & Finance
Corporation Tax, the deficit, and the 'bedroom tax': factchecking Prime Minister's Questions
We've factchecked claims from Prime Minister's Questions on Corporation Tax, today's court ruling on the 'bedroom tax', and the deficit. Read
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The ruling on the 'bedroom tax'
The Court of Appeal says that the so-called 'bedroom tax' discriminates against two particular groups of people. This doesn't spell the end of the policy. Read
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The criminal courts
An expert overview of the courts that hold criminal trials in England and Wales. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
21 January's BBC Question Time, factchecked
We factchecked the Question Time panel's claims about same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland, and the UK's membership of the EU. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Unemployment, nurses, and knife crime: factchecking Prime Minister's Questions
We've factchecked claims from Prime Minister's Questions on unemployment, nurse training, apprenticeships, and knife crime. Read
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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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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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Evidence you can rely on
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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