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Children under 10 who break the law can be given a Local Child Curfew, a Child Safety Order or can be taken into care
Fines and prison sentences you can get for renting your property to someone who is not allowed to rent: what happens if you did not check, how you can object to a fine, how to appeal
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).
How and when local authorities can and cannot use fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for householders not complying with waste receptacle requirements.
New offence for encouraging serious self-harm with perpetrators facing 5 years behind bars.
How your local council can help if you're struggling to pay Council Tax - and what action they can take to get any money you owe from you
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Travel disruption and work - employee rights, employer rights, paid and unpaid holiday entitlement, winter weather
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
Whistleblowing - what it is, who to tell, what to expect and how to complain if you're treated unfairly
Protecting staff, passengers and property on public transport: police roles, CCTV and witness evidence use, tools to restrict anti-social acts
It's illegal to drive if you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs, or you have certain levels of drugs or medicine in your blood
FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The UK Government has formally tabled significant amendments to legislation seeking to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
You can receive an unlimited fine for employing an illegal worker - find out what happens and what you can do
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
Latest FCDO travel advice for Tunisia including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
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