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The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
Guidance for prosecutors and investigators on their asset recovery powers under Section 2A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
The Unit for Future Skills provides decision makers in the skills system with the information they need to invest in the right skills to meet national and local employer needs and support economic growth.
The police's power of arrest and your rights - procedures, identification, reasonable force
Reforms to post-16 technical education and training to support people to develop the skills needed to get good jobs and improve national productivity.
A fund for local authorities to help clear backlogs of planning applications and address skills gaps. Now closed for applications.
How the Certification Officer (CO) applies her powers to act without a complaint to conduct investigations into trade unions and employers’ associations.
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
Information about ESFA Education and Skills agreements for 2022 to 2023
How RSH uses, and intends to use, its statutory regulatory and enforcement powers and certain general powers (from 1 April 2024)
Improve skills like reading, writing, maths or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - courses, qualifications, find a course and help
Concise, principles-based core competencies for regulators and people training as regulators.
New enforcement powers for councils to build on Government's long-term plan for housing.
Information for local authorities, school leaders and governing bodies about their schools forum obligations and duties.
Information about ESFA Education and Skills agreements for 2023 to 2024.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
Underlying data tables from the 2011 skills for life survey
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