Law
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Why Thailand is set to reverse weed decriminalisation
Under the Radar Legal confusion has caused controversy over lucrative trade
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Disposable vapes: should Sunak stub them out?
Talking Points Plans to axe disposable vapes by the end of 2025 have been widely welcomed to address under-age use
By The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of a written constitution
Pros and Cons Clarity no substitute for flexibility, say defenders of Britain's unwritten rulebook
By The Week UK Published
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Hizb ut-Tahrir: the Islamist group set to be banned by home secretary
In the Spotlight 'Party of liberation' that aims to re-establish the Islamic Caliphate to be proscribed a 'terrorist organisation' this week
By The Week UK Published
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How the Post Office got its prosecution powers
The Explainer Scandal shines light on institution's historic ability to prosecute its own cases
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Anders Breivik to testify in prison isolation lawsuit against Norway
Speed Read Far-right fanatic who killed 77 people in 2011 claims he has received 'inhuman treatment' in custody
By The Week UK Published
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Will South Africa's genocide case against Israel stop war in Gaza?
Today's Big Question The claim is 'tightly argued' but ICJ's rulings are often ignored
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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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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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