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Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
Code of practice for statutory powers of stop and search and requirements to record public encounters by police officers and staff.
SIA regulation: how the SIA enforces the law and what the penalties are for breaking it.
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Code of practice issued under section 377 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
Guidance on the different types of compensation within the justice system.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
Revised code of practice for the statutory power of arrest by police officers.
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
This document contains the following information: Legislating the criminal code: involuntary manslaughter item 11 of the 6th programme of law reform criminal law.
The government has introduced the Victims and Prisoners Bill into Parliament.
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