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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…
Economic impact assessment on the new order book restrictions.
Who can get parole for determinate and indeterminate sentences, represent yourself at a hearing and challenge a Parole Board decision
Getting parole means you can leave prison or be released from custody…
You may have to go to a hearing before the Parole Board can make a…
You’ll have to represent yourself at the Parole Board hearing if you do…
You can challenge a Parole Board decision that was made on or after 22…
How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence
This document contains the following information: Life Sentence Review Commissioners annual report 2007: report for the year ended 31 March 2007
The Community Life Survey is held annually to track trends and developments in areas that encourage social action and empower communities.
A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.
If you are found guilty of a crime, your sentence will depend on a number of factors, including the type, seriousness and circumstances of the crime.
Later life newsletters covered developments that affected older people, including policy changes, good practice and initiatives.
Survey results providing data on how disabled and non-disabled people participate in society.
Product Recall for Marine Work Life Jacket presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Product recall for unbranded 150N life jacket presenting a serious risk of drowning.
If you're terminally ill and might not live longer than 12 months, you may be able to get some benefits at a higher rate.
How to use a cost utility analysis to evaluate your digital health product.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Information on accessing healthcare for citizens from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland living in or moving to the UK.
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