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You can ask the police to check if someone that has contact with a child has a record of sexual offences.
Application forms for designated premises supervisors of licensed premises.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain if you have an Innovator Founder or Innovator visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Apply for British citizenship if you're an Irish citizen - who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
Find out why you might get a civil injunction, Community Protection Notice, Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) (formerly known as ASBOs), what it means and what happens if you break it.
Apply to become a British citizen if you missed out on citizenship because of something that was not your fault.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
Guidance and forms for applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol, late night hot food and drink or provide public entertainment.
Results of appeals made to Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
Domestic abuse or violence is a crime and should be reported to the police - call 999 if it's an emergency or you're in immediate danger
When you need to go to an asylum intake unit - how to make an appointment, where to go, opening times, how long it takes
Crimes committed against someone because of their race, religion, sexuality, disability or gender are hate crimes - how to report them to the police
How to apply for British citizenship if you’re a person of Chagossian descent: who’s eligible, the documents you need and when you must apply by.
The police's power of arrest and your rights - procedures, identification, reasonable force
Report any threats to national security - such as terrorism and espionage - to MI5 (also known as the Security Service)
The MGDD is a set of forms used by forces in England and Wales when dealing with drink and drugs driving offences.
What to do if you or someone you know is being forced into getting married, how you can try to stop the marriage from taking place, and what to do if you want to leave a forced marriage
Apply for citizenship if you have a British overseas territories parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
Get help if you're applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.
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