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Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
Someone can choose you to make and carry out certain decisions on their…
As someone’s attorney or deputy you must: give them all the help they need…
A person may not have mental capacity because of a problem with the way…
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.
The honours system recognises people who have: made achievements in public…
You can nominate someone for an honour online. There’s a different process…
You can nominate someone for an honour if they: live overseas live in the…
Civilian gallantry awards recognise the bravery of people who’ve put…
You cannot nominate someone for a specific honour - that’s decided by the…
The lists of who’s received honours are published at New Year and on the…
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Find out how the Prevent programme supports people who are at risk of becoming involved with terrorism through radicalisation.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
How the Youth Custody Service places a young person in custody, and how to question a placement decision.
How to apply to the Court of Protection to make a will for someone who is not able to make one themselves, what forms to use, how much it costs and how the court decides
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
Who's responsible for cleaning up contaminated land and how you know if your business is on a contaminated site
Find out if you need to apply for probate to deal with the estate of someone who’s died. Discover how to apply for probate or letters of administration and what to do if there’s no will.
Good Practice Guide (GPG) 45 helps you decide how to check someone's identity.
Advice on actions you may need to take and the support available from the FCDO and others when a British person dies abroad.
What happens when a child is taken into care - who is responsible for what, care proceedings, care orders, going to court and the role of Cafcass
Your rights to request time off for training or study while in a job
Whistleblowing - what it is, who to tell, what to expect and how to complain if you're treated unfairly
Find out how to report any concerns you have about a learner who you think may be susceptible to radicalisation into terrorism.
Guidance for local authorities, trusts, schools, colleges and FE institutions about who owns DfE loaned devices, asset management and loan agreements.
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
The steps you must take when someone dies - register a death, report a death with Tell Us Once, coroners, funerals and death abroad.
Find what you or your business may need before you hire someone to act directly or indirectly on your behalf.
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