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Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
Application for a personal licence requires your licensing qualifications and details of previous or outstanding applications.
How to apply for asylum support if you're waiting to find out if you'll be given asylum in the UK
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Firearms application form, the form to vary a firearm certificate and guidance notes.
Rules for alcohol licensing in your area, apply for a licence or have your say about a licence application
What happens if you're stopped by the police while driving - breath tests, motoring offences, faults with your vehicle, seizing your vehicle
Apply as a child to join or stay with a close relative in the UK who has protection status - eligibility, fees, documents, applying for settlement.
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
Includes how to report antisocial behaviour, like nuisance noise, vandalism or abandoned vehicles, reporting antisocial behaviour anonymously, getting support.
Complete this form where the child’s parents have not been in a marriage or civil partnership and only one parent can go to the register office.
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).
You can ask the police to check if someone that has contact with a child has a record of sexual offences.
Helplines for asylum applicants and refugees - telephone numbers and opening hours
The police or Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) can give you a caution (warning) or a penalty notice if you commit a minor crime
Report internet content promoting terrorism, extremism or violence - your report will be treated anonymously.
Apply for British citizenship if you're an Irish citizen - who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
Guidance and forms for applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol, late night hot food and drink or provide public entertainment.
Application forms for designated premises supervisors of licensed premises.
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