"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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Law
Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights
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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Crime
Lord Janner's prosecution explained
The Lord Janner prosecution is big news, but what do terms like 'fitness to plead' and 'trial of the facts' actually mean? We explain, with expert help. Read
Analysis
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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Air strikes in Syria: what MPs are voting on
We've found some useful sources on the debate over air strikes on Syria, particularly the legal issues. Read
Analysis
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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£200 an hour legal aid lawyers: an update
We've been looking into the evidence that the Ministry of Justice provided to prove that legal aid lawyers earn £200 an hour. It's not convincing. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Did MPs vote against removing the "tampon tax"?
There's been some confusion over what MPs voted against last month regarding the so-called "tampon tax". Read
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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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