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Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
Three men with a history of violence who robbed a man in a Bristol takeaway have their prison sentences increased after the Solicitor General intervened.
This document contains the following information: Regional cooperation agreement on combating piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2014.
MLC amendment, that a seafarer's employment agreement should not lapse if a seafarer is held captive as a result of piracy or armed robbery, until repatriation.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
A persistent and aggressive robber has had his sentence increased by two years and six months after his case was referred under the unduly lenient sentence scheme.
Two men who robbed 3 properties at knifepoint have had their sentences increased after the Solicitor General, Alex Chalk QC MP referred the case to the Court of Appeal.
Consultation on the draft guideline ‘Sentencing youths: overarching principle and offence-specific guidelines for sexual offences and robbery.
Contact the nearest British embassy, high commission, consulate or the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London to get help if you're the victim of crime abroad
These rules help to ensure that crimes are recorded consistently and accurately.
Statement by Alice Jacobs at the Security Council briefing on piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea
UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN
How to claim compensation if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime using the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme.
British victims of robbery in central Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Figures from the 2010 to 2011 British Crime Survey (BCS).
If you've been the victim of a crime, you have the right to privacy, to make a personal statement and to contact the police and be kept informed about the investigation.
Free support and advice if you've been the victim of crime and information on restorative justice.
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