Law
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Texas judge approves abortion of nonviable fetus, drawing threat from Texas attorney general
Speed Read Kate Cox petitioned to terminate her doomed pregnancy, salvaging her uterus and the option to try for more children
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why the Troubles Act faces a legal challenge in Belfast
The Explainer Relatives of victims bring case against controversial legislation to High Court
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of the Rwanda deportation policy
Pros and Cons Supporters claim it acts as a deterrent but others say it is illegal and not value for money
By The Week UK Published
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Divorce in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth From Henry VIII to the modern day, divorce has reshaped our notion of marriage
By Joe Evans Last updated
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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'
By The Week Staff Published
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Lucy Letby and the importance of understanding statistics in the NHS
Under the Radar Data could help NHS trusts 'act more quickly in similar cases' but there are 'pitfalls to avoid'
By The Week Staff Published
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Speed limits: is 20 plenty?
Talking Point Many Welsh drivers are 'furious' at new limit, but pedestrians are 'far less likely to be killed'
By The Week Staff Published
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Why the New Mexico governor's gun ban backfired
Critics say the Constitution isn't the only reason to oppose a 30-day gun ban in the name of public health
By Harold Maass Published
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Former Philadelphia police officer charged with murder for Eddie Irizarry shooting
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By Rafi Schwartz Published
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How Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio's 22-year sentence compares to other Jan. 6 punishments
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By Peter Weber Published
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Burger King faces lawsuit over size of Whopper
Speed Read The fast food chain is contesting a claim of false advertising in the US
By Richard Windsor Published
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Whole-life sentences: when life in prison actually means life
feature Lucy Letby becomes only fourth woman in UK to receive country’s harshest penal punishment
By The Week Staff Published
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Pros and cons of trial by jury
Pros and Cons Juries are a long-standing but much-debated element of the UK criminal justice system
By Richard Windsor Published
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Kansas police raid small-town local newspaper, setting off a press freedoms clash
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By Peter Weber Published
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