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Guidance on reducing the risk of infections being passed from animals to humans (zoonotic infections) in prison.
Information about the changes to whiplash claims that came into force on 31 May 2021.
Sets out guidance for commissioners of services for victims of crime, including information on the commissioning cycle and the provision of services for victims.
Regularises the exclusion of non-directly employed workers (contractors, consultants, volunteers, agency and sessional workers) due to safety and security issues, misconduct or other substantial reasons.
Ofsted, HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP), and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) triggered the Urgent Notification process for Oakhill Secure Training Centre on 14 October 2021.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Pentonville on 18 July 2025.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Birmingham on 20 August 2018.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Exeter on 30 May 2018.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Bedford on 17 November 2023.
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Sets out the mandatory requirements of the Government Secure Classification scheme which is in operation across all Government Departments.
Guidance for funeral directors. This guidance should be used for deaths that occurred in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man, and where the cremation is to take place in England or Wales.
Outlines guidance to practitioners to enable proper implementation of the requirements of the Armed Forces Act 2006.
Commencement of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) Act 2012 which comes into force on 2 July 2012.
Guidance for clinicians about the legal rights that victims have under the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (DVCV) Act 2004.
The Terms of Reference for the Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review.
Changes to Practice Directions 36N and 28A come into effect on 27 May 2019.
Standard direction order templates to use in multi-track employers liability (injuries at work) personal injury claims that require different expert witnesses.
Guidance on placing men and women who have planned or potential deportation orders in appropriate prisons.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to various Practice Directions, Pre-action Protocols and the Civil Procedure (Amendment No.3) 2019.
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