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What being in 'contempt of court' means, who can be in contempt of court, what the consequences are, how to report it, how to avoid it on social media (such as Twitter and Facebook).
When you can share information about your case, what you can share and what to do if someone else shares information.
Apply for a payment out of Court Funds Office paid in by a defendant to settle a court case
How and when to use out-of-court disposals. The informal and formal options as well as the decision-making process. It also covers how to respond to issues such as non-engagement. It explains the Child Gravity Matrix and who to involve, including...
How to start a case in the King’s Bench, part of the High Court which deals with claims such as personal injury, libel and contract law.
How to use the Administrative Court, part of the High Court which can hear cases about judicial reviews, statutory appeals and extradition.
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How to appeal a county court, High Court or tribunal decision to the Court of Appeal.
MOJ evaluation of findings from an England and Wales pilot (2014 to 15) for a simplified adult out of court disposals framework used by 3 police force areas.
Get help if you're a victim or witness who needs to give evidence in court. Find out how to review your statement, protection you can get in court and how to claim expenses.
Your responsibilities as litigation friend of a child with money in a Court Funds Office account - update details, statements, tax vouchers, payments
Free mediation to settle out of court if you've started or received a claim for money.
You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures
Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.
Information about the benefits of civil mediation and how to find a mediator.
Information on prosecutions and convictions in courts in NI, as well as information on diversionsary disposals and other out of court disposals issued in NI.
How to work out splitting up money, property and possessions when you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership - including mediation.
Make an urgent or emergency application to get permission to make decisions for someone who lacks mental capacity including interim applications for people applying to be a deputy
How to start a case in the Chancery Division of the High Court, which deals with business, property, land, competition and probate disputes.
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