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Misconduct in public office: how the offence works
The Explainer Centuries-old criminal offence ‘famously vague’ and hard to prove but can carry a maximum sentence of life in prison
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Palestine Action and the trouble with defining terrorism
In the Spotlight The issues with proscribing the group ‘became apparent as soon as the police began putting it into practice’
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Prince Harry’s court battle with ‘highly intrusive’ press
In the Spotlight As the Duke of Sussex and other high-profile claimants begin their trial against Associated Newspapers, ‘the stakes for all sides are high’
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‘Pandoro-gate’: the sweet treat scandal that rocked Italy
In The Spotlight Italy’s most famous influencer, Chiara Ferragni, has been cleared of fraud over Christmas cake fundraiser
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Trump vs. BBC: what’s at stake?
The Explainer The US president has filed a $10 billion lawsuit over the editing of Panorama documentary, with the broadcaster vowing to defend itself
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Should the right to trial by jury be untouchable?
Today’s Big Question With a crown court backlog of around 80,000 cases, David Lammy says ‘status quo cannot go on’
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Labour’s dilemma on workers’ rights
The Explainer TUC says Employment Rights Bill is ‘essential to better quality, more secure jobs’ but critics warn of impact on economic growth
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Is it time to rethink the US presidential pardon?
Talking Point Donald Trump has taken advantage of his pardon power to reward political allies and protect business associates, say critics
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The age of criminal responsibility
The Explainer England and Wales ‘substantially out of kilter with the rest of the world’, says filmmaker whose drama tops Netflix charts
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Pros and cons of compulsory voting
Pros and Cons Higher turnout minimises polarisation but critics point to the 'right not to vote'
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President Trump: ‘waging war’ on Chicago
Talking Point Federal agents are carrying out ‘increasingly aggressive’ immigration raids – but have sanctuary cities like Chicago brought it on themselves?
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‘Not proven’ no longer: Scotland abolishes ‘bastard verdict’
Talking Point Scottish parliament to remove ‘legal idiosyncrasy’ in major reforms to the jury system
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Should Britain withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights?
Talking Point With calls now coming from Labour grandees as well as Nigel Farage and the Tories, departure from the ECHR 'is starting to feel inevitable'
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Battle of Orgreave: the long wait for answers
The Explainer Public inquiry into 1984 clash between police and striking miners a 'landmark moment for justice and accountability', says South Yorkshire mayor
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