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The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.
The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.
Family forms including the form to apply for a non-molestation order or an occupation order (Form FL401).
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The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk
Find out how to comply with competition law, with essential information for all businesses and sector specific guides.
You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures
Information on the Trainee Solicitor and Pupil Barrister opportunities available within government departments
Legal aid application forms and guidance for civil and crime work: apply online or through CCMS, deal with high cost or exceptional cases.
Information for businesses on how to comply with consumer protection law on online reviews and endorsements.
Online Safety Act receives Royal Assent putting rules to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online into law.
Trading hours for retailers, restrictions on Sunday opening and public holiday opening in England, Wales and Scotland
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