How the legal system works
Fact checks about the legal systems work in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Laws can be made without a parliamentary vote, contrary to the health secretary’s claim
New Covid face mask rules, for example, came into force before Parliament voted on the matter.
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Burnt-out police car in Bristol protests was not fake
An image of a burnt-out police car taken during protests in Bristol is not ‘a prop’
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Justice spending is down 25% since 2010, not 40%
The government did announce a real terms reduction of 40% to the Ministry of Justice but ultimately reduced funding by 25% between 2010/11 and 2019/20.
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How sweet is sixteen? Legal age limits in England and Wales
You’re legally a child until the age of 18, but the minimum legal age is 16 for some things.
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The Tower Hamlets fostering case: should we trust the news or trust a judge?
Media reports suggested a white Christian girl was taken from her family and made to live with a family who didn't speak English. How do we find out if this …
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Ask Full Fact: the 'Great Repeal Bill'
A brief explanation of the Great Repeal Bill announced by the government in October 2016, as part of the process of leaving the European Union.
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The legal system, explained: the Family Court
The venue for legal disputes over marriage and children in England and Wales.
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Intercepted evidence can’t be used in court
Concern that a new surveillance law permits prosecutors to lie in court about evidence from intercepted communications is misplaced.
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How Supreme Court judges are chosen
Is the system for choosing UK Supreme Court justices “secretive and opaque”?
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Ask Full Fact: Brexit in court
We've heard a lot about legal challenges after the vote to leave the European Union. What are they about and what do they hope to achieve?
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