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How to request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for a potential employee: types of DBS check, how to request a check, how much it costs, how long it takes.
The function of NCIS was to gather and analyse intelligence data in order to provide insight and intelligence to national police forces. Its role was subsequently taken over by the Serious Organised Crime Agency.
What happens if you're charged with a crime. Find out about the hearing, when you can be released on bail and being put in custody (on remand).
What to do with the papers and documents to be used in a criminal case.
This page contains criminal legal aid statutory materials, the 2010 Standard Crime Contract, contractual arrangements, criminal legal aid guidance, claim codes.
We are responsible for handling appeals by victims of violent crime where they disagree with a decision by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority about compensation. Who we are We are part of the Social Entitlement Chamber, one of 7 chambers...
Detailed information about the Insolvency Service’s investigation and enforcement work, how we achieve our outcomes and how to complain about misconduct.
This collection contains immigration staff guidance about the criminality and detention service.
Use this form to appeal against a Crown Court conviction.
Find out why you might get a civil injunction, Community Protection Notice, Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) (formerly known as ASBOs), what it means and what happens if you break it.
Greater powers for the National Crime Agency and police to seize, freeze and destroy cryptoassets used by criminals have come into force today.
Use this form to give notice that you are abandoning proceedings instituted under section 9(11) of the Criminal Justice Act 1987, section 35(1) of the Criminal Procedure and investigations Act 1996 or section 47(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.
Updates for legal professionals on updates to the Criminal Procedure Rules and Practice Directions.
The police or Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) can give you a caution (warning) or a penalty notice if you commit a minor crime
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