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Apply to act for someone in court - litigation friends for children and people who cannot act for themselves because they lack the mental capacity
You can be appointed as litigation friend to make decisions about a court…
You must ‘direct the proceedings’ on behalf of the other person if you’re…
The court can appoint anyone to be a litigation friend, for example: a…
You can apply to be someone’s litigation friend by either: providing a…
You or anyone involved can apply to the court to get a litigation friend…
You’ll usually stop being a litigation friend when: the case ends, unless…
Register as a ‘trusted helper’ to manage tax online for a friend or relative, or call HMRC for someone else
What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
How to apply to replace a child's litigation friend so you can be the contact for their Court Funds Office account
Helplines providing advice and support to the families of people in prison - including the Prisoners' Families Helpline
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Send is a women’s prison in Woking, Surrey.
Your responsibilities as litigation friend of a child with money in a Court Funds Office account - update details, statements, tax vouchers, payments
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Long Lartin is a high security men’s prison in Evesham, Worcestershire.
Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation.
Wandsworth is a men’s prison in the London Borough of Wandsworth, South West London.
A short summary of the 45 projects to be funded under the 2023 Windrush Day Grant Scheme.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Travel tips and advice if you're going to a European music festival.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Germany and what conditions are like in prison there.
This guide is for anyone wishing to support or help someone in prison who is going through a parole review.
Form FP9: Certificate of Suitability of Litigation Friend.
Form COP22: Certificate of Suitability of Litigation Friend.
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