Law

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

Under The Radar 'Virtue' ministry says banned images are contrary to sharia law

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 18 October 24

The Explainer Proposed law would apply to patients in England and Wales with less than six months to live – but medics may be able to opt out

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 16 October 24

Talking Point Historic legislation likely to pass but critics warn it must include safeguards against abuse

By The Week UK Published 12 October 24

In the Spotlight Several nations have staked a claim to the San José's treasure but who has the right to it?

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 3 October 24

Talking Point Starmer's plan to revive Sunak-era war on tobacco has struck an unsettling chord even with some non-smokers

By The Week UK Published 7 September 24

In The Spotlight Thanet council's bad language ban is the latest chapter in a saga of obscenity

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 16 August 24

Speed Read Model says she is away 'working' after missing insolvency court hearing into her bankruptcy and £750,000 unpaid tax

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 31 July 24

In the Spotlight Climate protesters handed longest-ever prison sentences for peaceful protest

By The Week UK Published 27 July 24

The Explainer 'We will be hiring lawyers while the rest of the world is hiring coders' – Europe's warning about new AI legislation

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 18 July 24