Law

Fact checks about UK law, how legal systems work, justice and human rights

13 October 2021

No, the ‘P’ on your passport does not stand for ‘peasant’

A Facebook post falsely claims that the capital ‘P’ which appears on passports under “type” stands for “peasants”.

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No, the ‘P’ on your passport does not stand for ‘peasant’
12 October 2021

No evidence New South Wales Premier resigned over bribes from Pfizer or AstraZeneca

While Australian politician Gladys Berejiklian has resigned recently it has nothing to do with vaccinations.

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No evidence New South Wales Premier resigned over bribes from Pfizer or AstraZeneca
11 October 2021

You can still park on the pavement in Wales

The Welsh government is planning to give councils more power to fine problem parkers from July next year, but doesn’t plan to pursue an outright ban.

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You can still park on the pavement in Wales
28 September 2021

Chevening isn’t 'taxpayer-funded' in the usual sense

It’s paid for by a public trust—but that trust is exempt from income tax and appears to have received at least some taxpayer money in the past.

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Chevening isn’t 'taxpayer-funded' in the usual sense
25 August 2021

Video makes misleading claims about birth certificates and the law

All births in England, Wales and Northern Ireland must be registered within 42 days of the child being born.

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Video makes misleading claims about birth certificates and the law
18 August 2021

Magna Carta can’t be used to seize Edinburgh Castle

Claims that the historic law can be used to lawfully dissent against the government are completely untrue.

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Magna Carta can’t be used to seize Edinburgh Castle
29 July 2021

Tanks in Paris were almost certainly there for Bastille Day

Social media posts have misleadingly suggested tanks were deployed in Paris in response to protests.

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Tanks in Paris were almost certainly there for Bastille Day
15 June 2021

More than 30 people are allowed to protest

Under current Covid-19 regulations, more than 30 people can protest in England if it has been organised by an accepted body and risk assessments have taken place.

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More than 30 people are allowed to protest
20 May 2021

Can I go to amber list countries?

There have been conflicting reports on the reasons you can travel to amber status countries from England.

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Can I go to amber list countries?
17 May 2021

Animal sentience in UK law

Animal welfare laws in the UK already acknowledge that animals can feel pain and suffer, but it has not been spelled out explicitly that they are sentient as in EU …

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Animal sentience in UK law

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