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Police will have to consider key risk factors, including safeguarding victims, when deciding on bail.
First of its kind agreement ensures UK law enforcement has the tools it needs to help protect the public
This is advice for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK and British nationals overseas who need to apply for a passport affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus.
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2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
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020 7035 4848
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020 7035 4742
Please send all correspondence by email because of coronavirus (COVID-19). If you send it by post it will not receive a reply within normal timescales.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The minicom service is for members of the public with impaired hearing.
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In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the police.
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London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
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020 7035 4646 / 020 8196 3757
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