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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of: age…
Discrimination can come in one of the following forms: direct…
The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal…
If you think you’ve been unfairly discriminated against you can: complain…
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
Find protected areas, check if your business or home is near one and what environmental restrictions apply.
How UK persons’ trading interests are protected and when authorisations must be obtained to trade with countries subject to specific extraterritorial laws.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). MMO also manages marine licensable activities through our marine licensing system.
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
How UK museums and galleries can arrange to protect exhibits on loan from abroad from court-ordered seizure.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected plants, fungi or lichens on or near a proposed development site.
For company directors, LLP members or people with significant control (PSCs) who are at serious risk and want to protect their personal information from the public.
Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
Apply for protection against infringements of intellectual property rights on imports into and exports out of the UK.
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
How the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme can help you prevent fraudulent changes to your company.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Kerr on 24 May 2024.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
What to do to protect people who come into contact with your charity through its work from abuse or mistreatment.
How you can lose your protected allowances on pension savings, how to avoid this and how to tell HMRC if you lose protection.
Apply to get a court protection order if you or someone you know is a victim or in danger of female genital mutilation (FGM) (also known as 'female circumcision' or 'female genital cutting')
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Bourne on 24 April 2024.
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