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The range of prison sentences a court can give - including suspended, fixed-term, indeterminate and life sentences.
If you’re sent to prison for 2 or more crimes, you’ll usually get a…
A suspended prison sentence is served in the community instead of in…
A determinate prison sentence is for a fixed length of time. It includes a…
An indeterminate prison sentence does not have a fixed length of time.…
If you’re found guilty of murder, a court must give you a life sentence. A…
If you’re under 18 you’ll be treated differently to adults by a court. You…
How to end a commercial lease early, what happens if you break the terms of your lease, use a clause in your agreement
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
How to work out splitting up money, property and possessions when you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership - including mediation.
Increase flood resilience with Natural Flood Management
Use this form to strike off a limited liability partnership (LLP) from the register. Include the optional continuation page if needed.
How to apply for bankruptcy: how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and assets when you're bankrupt.
What you can do if your goods or vehicle are seized by Border Force or HM Revenue and Customs - get your things back or disagree with a customs seizure
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
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Portland is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, for men aged 18 and over.
Tell DVLA if you have a broken limb and will be unable to drive for more than 3 months
The new LOA will ensure that our service personnel, and their families, receive a more accurate contribution to additional costs incurred when serving overseas.
How legal industrial action is organised, picketing and the law and what your employment rights when you are on strike
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Sarah Crowther, Deputy Judge of the High Court on 24 May 2024.
Find out when you need to agree a bespoke VAT retail scheme with HMRC.
Probation is when you serve a court sentence in the community, and can include unpaid work or being supervised after coming out of prison
Bill to renew the Armed Forces Act 2006, update elements of the armed forces disciplinary system and make some further provisions.
How civil servants can improve their capability and skills, including learning and development, the Fast Stream and professional networks.
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