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The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
If you’re arrested, you’ll usually be taken to a police station, held in…
The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you…
The police have the right to: take photographs of you take fingerprints…
You have the right to free legal advice (legal aid) if you’re questioned…
Contact the police force you want to complain about if you’re unhappy…
Who can get parole for determinate and indeterminate sentences, represent yourself at a hearing and challenge a Parole Board decision
Getting parole means you can leave prison or be released from custody…
You may have to go to a hearing before the Parole Board can make a…
You’ll have to represent yourself at the Parole Board hearing if you do…
You can challenge a Parole Board decision that was made on or after 22…
Use this form to register to vote by post. You'll need to print, fill out and send the form to your local Electoral Registration Office.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
If you’re coming to the UK, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself and any dependants in the UK.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
Find out if you're an employment intermediary and what you need to do to make sure your worker's tax and National Insurance is paid correctly.
Learn how to publish accessible documents to meet the needs of all users under the accessibility regulations.
How the British embassy or consulate can help, including contacting family, UK prison transfers, money transfers and complaining about mistreatment.
Find out if you can get a refund on goods and services under a VAT Refund Scheme if you’re a charity.
Find out how to fill in your VAT return, about using VAT accounting schemes and how to submit your return electronically.
Find out what to do before you apply for an SFI agreement.
You can claim a relief to pay less Customs Duty and VAT if you re-import goods to the UK.
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled.
Find out what to expect from a site visit carried out by an RPA field officer to check you’re complying with your SFI agreement.
Find out how to report any concerns you have about a learner who you think may be susceptible to radicalisation into terrorism.
How to import plants, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, trees, seeds and used agricultural machinery from non-EU countries to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
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