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Contact your council for a sex establishment licence if you want to run a sex shop or adult cinema
Tools and resources for commissioners of HIV, sexual and reproductive health services to help plan and commission regional and local services.
Contact your council for a licence if you want to run a sex establishment or sex cinema in Northern Ireland
The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, also known as Sarah’s Law, lets those who care for young people find out if a person has a record for child sexual offences.
Contact your council for a licence if you want to run a sex shop in Scotland
Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in the Federated States of Micronesia.
This information is provided to help British nationals make decisions about getting medical advice and reporting a rape or sexual assault in Russia.
Information for victims about legislation changes to the Sexual Offences Act 2003 regarding notification for registered sex offenders.
FCDO travel advice for United Arab Emirates. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
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.
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