Law

In the Spotlight In 1999, Martin opened fire on prowlers breaking into his home – and became a cause célèbre

By The Week UK Published 15 February 25

Today's Big Question US sanctions 'designed not only to intimidate court officials and staff' but 'also to chill broader cooperation', say rights group

By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published 11 February 25

The Explainer Undercover police targeting activist groups conducted intrusive surveillance, with some even embarking on relationships under assumed identities

By The Week UK Published 8 February 25

The Explainer Panel finds that her convictions are 'one of the major injustices of modern times'

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 5 February 25

The Explainer Donald Trump wants to scrap the policy he calls a 'magnet for illegal immigration'

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 23 January 25

The Explainer Dog breed currently legal in the UK leads to safety concerns

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published 9 January 25

Under The Radar TikTok star accuses her rival of stealing her beige 'aesthetic' but are there shades of grey in US copyright law?

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 12 December 24

The Explainer Israeli PM takes the stand on charges his supporters say are cooked up by a 'liberal deep state'

By The Week UK Published 11 December 24

Talking Point Misuse of foundation funds threatens to make the Moore family a disgrace

By The Week UK Published 30 November 24

The Explainer UK legal system walks a 'difficult tightrope' between defending free speech and prosecuting hate speech

By The Week UK Published 20 November 24

The Explainer A look at the world's right to die laws as MPs debate Kim Leadbeater's proposed bill

By The Week Published 10 November 24

The Explainer What the law says about when police officers can open fire in Britain

By The Week Staff Published 23 October 24