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What being in 'contempt of court' means, who can be in contempt of court, what the consequences are, how to report it, how to avoid it on social media (such as Twitter and Facebook).
Explanation of legal phrases used in the Family Procedure Rules.
A collection of guidance about how to protect and enforce your intellectual property. Including information on infringement, counterfeiting and piracy.
How to assess a planning application when there are badgers on or near a proposed development site.
Decisions made by MHRA on adverts reported to have breached the legislation on advertising medicines.
Explainers relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
If you impound water, or plan to, you may need to apply for an impounding licence.
Information relating to the Public Order Act which received Royal Assent on 2 May 2023.
This series brings together all documents relating to Cabinet Office permanent secretaries’ meetings with external organisations
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer's speech to the Society of Editors 25th Anniversary Conference
The British Film Institute (BFI) is the lead organisation for film in the UK and use Lottery funds to support film production, distribution, education and audience development. Since 1933 they’ve cared for the BFI National Archive, and celebrated the best...
The conditions that new cemetery developments, or new extensions of a cemetery, can operate under without needing an environmental permit.
This series brings together all documents relating to Allied Joint Publication (AJP).
If you’re being stalked, contact the police or get advice from organisations including the National Stalking helpline.
Check if you need to get permission from the Environment Agency to do work on or next to a river, watercourse, flood defence or sea defence
This series brings together all documents relating to Evaluation reports.
Ofcom is the regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. It regulates the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. Ofcom works with the Department for Science,...
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
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