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The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
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How to legally carry out slaughter without stunning in accordance with religious rites, including how to restrain and bleed the animal.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
Export controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related activities - transfer of technology and provision of technical support
The process of taking or giving evidence from abroad for UK court cases and rules on which countries allow it.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
How contracting authorities can find approved specialist providers and award contracts for decontamination services in relation to a CBRN or major HazMat incident.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
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