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Immigration staff guidance on requirements for applications by children, including those applying as child dependants.
The Afghan citizens resettlement scheme separated families (ACRS) pathway closed at 3pm on 30 October 2024. You can no longer make a referral under this scheme.
Home Office approved Sports Governing Bodies for International Sportsperson applications.
Detention services order 09/2012 about searching detainees, staff and visitors at removal centres.
Overview of the Data Protection Act
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Guide to the legislation relevant to false ID, to the types of valid ID, and to what action should be taken when presented with false ID.
Guidance on controlled drug licensing requirements in healthcare settings.
The Fire Safety Act clarified the parts of a premises that apply under the Fire Safety Order (FSO). You should consider these changes when completing a fire risk assessment.
Technical specifications for deactivated weapons.
These pdf documents contain information on dealing with drug issues, helpful websites, free helplines and community support.
Immigration Rules archive for 6 June 2024 to 9 September 2024.
Information on the role of the Home Office Forensic Pathology Unit and its support of the Pathology Delivery Board.
A list of approved National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme – Private Security Industry (NCTAS-P) explosives detection dog (EDD) teams.
The Portuguese translation of the notice of rights and entitlements.
Guidance for Border Force officers dealing with EU, EEA and Swiss passengers and their family members who arrive at the UK border.
Guidance for practitioners involved in the recovery of evidential fingermarks.
Guidance for those who perform the role of ‘appropriate adult’ and for the person benefiting from the appropriate adult's support.
Documenting standard operating procedures: guidelines for companies applying for a controlled drug licence.
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications through the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BNO) route.
Immigration Rules archive for 4 November 2025 to 10 November 2025.
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