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The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the enforcement appeal process.
We provide advice to Ministers, who decide whether the UK should submit observations and intervene in Court of Justice (CJ) cases concerning IP.
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Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Sets out patients’ rights to choice in healthcare, where to find information to help choose, and how to complain if choice is not offered.
Sections (14.01 - 14.209) last updated: July 2026.
The processes and documents you need to understand your estate.
This code of practice relates to the exercise of functions conferred by virtue of part 3 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects adoption support agencies.
Enables those responsible for premises and events to determine whether they fall within the scope of the legislation (known as 'Martyn's Law') and how to comply with legal duties.
This guidance helps healthcare professions make the best use of the fit note to support patients.
Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN) toponymic guidelines for map and other editors.
Funding instructions and interim data sharing protocol for use by local authorities administering schemes supporting people from Afghanistan.
This Marine Guidance Note provides guidance to clarify the application of certain requirements in Chapter X of the Annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS), including the High Speed C…
Find out about paying National Insurance contributions to the UK and getting benefits when abroad.
Immigration staff guidance on considering claims based on family life (as a partner or parent) or exceptional circumstances.
Guidance on the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 for employers and health professionals who carry out medical radiological procedures.
How the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales complete the annual Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) of water and sewerage companies in England and Wales.
Guidance for trustees of permanently endowed charities considering adopting a total return approach to investing the charity's funds.
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