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Parents can get in trouble with the law if their child gets arrested - find out about parenting programmes, Parenting Contracts and Parenting Orders
Appeal a mistake on a criminal record check certificate or appeal a decision on DBS's list of people who are barred from certain roles
You can appeal to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) if they: make a…
You can raise a dispute for a standard or enhanced check if you believe…
You can appeal to a tribunal to reverse a barring list decision. The…
You can ask the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to review a barring…
If you've been the victim of a crime, you have the right to privacy, to make a personal statement and to contact the police and be kept informed about the investigation.
You have the right to contact the police and be kept informed about the…
Your local Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) must tell you immediately where…
You may get extra support if you: are the victim of a serious crime are…
You can complain if you’ve been: treated unprofessionally, disrespectfully…
How the British embassy or consulate can help, including contacting family, UK prison transfers, money transfers and complaining about mistreatment.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Turkey and what conditions are like in prison there.
When to tell a potential employer, university, college or insurance company about a criminal record, when it becomes 'spent' and what shows up on a DBS check.
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).
What happens if you're charged with a crime. Find out about the hearing, when you can be released on bail and being put in custody (on remand).
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
Correct mistakes with pay and deductions including National Insurance (NI), amend errors in FPS payroll reports, correct payments to HMRC.
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Youth crime prevention programmes - how young people are put on a programme, what they're like, mentoring and involving parents and families.
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
How to check if your criminal record will affect your licence application, and the information you need to provide for our criminality checks.
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.
Reported problems with the supply of an animal medicine and the date when the issue is expected to be resolved.
Estimates exploring past experiences of housing difficulites, in the UK in 2018, in order to understand the extent, causes, methods of exit and current situations of those that have experienced housing difficulties in the past.
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
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