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Judges allowed to use ChatGPT to write legal rulings
Speed Read New guidance says AI useful for summarising text but must not be used to conduct research or legal analysis
By The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of returning the Elgin Marbles to Greece
Pros and cons Rishi Sunak snubs Greek PM as new row over the controversial artefacts erupts
By The Week UK 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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Texas-style justice: a sticking-plaster fix for UK prisons?
Talking Point Sceptics say sentencing reform kicks the can down the road.
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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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Mercy killings: what new CPS guidance means for assisted dying law
The Explainer Prosecutors detail circumstances when it is appropriate not to bring charges
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK 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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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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