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FFS explains: Drug decriminalisation policies
After Scotland asked for powers to decriminalise personal drug use, Ferret Fact Service looks at approaches across the world.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Why is the far-right spreading disinformation about French unrest?
This week's For Fact's Sake podcast looks at the reasons behind the far-right spreading disinformation about French unrest.
Claim Scottish Parliament has no borrowing powers is False
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim by SNP MP Mhairi Black about borrowing powers in Scotland.
Claim Scotland does not house refugees is False
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim by Immigration minister Robert Jenrick about refugees in Scotland.
Fact check: Claims about Boris Johnson’s ‘partygate’ legal fees
Ferret Fact Service looks into claims about Boris Johnson's legal fees.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Are strategic legal threats killing good journalism?
This week's For Fact's Sake podcast looks at SLAPPs, the legal threats that stifle journalists and fact-checkers.
Image showing Nicola Sturgeon in police car is False
Ferret Fact Service looks into an image widely shared after Nicola Sturgeon's arrest.
What is the EU’s ‘bendy bananas’ law?
Ferret Fact Service looks at an an enduring EU claim that is back in the news in the UK.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Is the far right taking over Elon Musk’s Twitter?
For Fact's Sake this week looks at Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, the controversy about HMPAs and Sadiq Khan's health scare.