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Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt
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Find out how you should prepare for a telephone or video court or tribunal hearing and what to expect on the day.
Know which licence or certificate you must have to restrain, stun or kill animals which are not for human consumption, and how to carry out these operations.
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
A set of key documents relating to the work of the GCA.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
The rollout of laser weapons systems far quicker than expected, following defence procurement reforms, with DragonFire to be on Royal Navy warships from 2027.
Pre-key stage standards are for pupils who are working below the overall standard of national curriculum assessments, but who are engaged in subject-specific study.
Examples to support teachers' assessment of pre-key stage English language comprehension and reading at the end of key stage 1 and 2.
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials were administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2022.
Ministry of Defence (MOD) sites that are protected under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCAP).
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 1 in May 2022.
When you need a licence to release common pheasants and red-legged partridges and how to apply.
English reading test materials were administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2022.
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