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Guidance and forms for applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol, late night hot food and drink or provide public entertainment.
Crimes committed against someone because of their race, religion, sexuality, disability or gender are hate crimes - how to report them to the police
If you’re being stalked, contact the police or get advice from organisations including the National Stalking helpline.
Use this form to apply for permission to sell or supply alcohol on a temporary basis.
The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
Report staff, such as door supervisors, security guards, CCTV operators and close protection operatives, who break the law or are a risk to the public.
Get help if you're applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.
When you need to go to an asylum intake unit - how to make an appointment, where to go, opening times, how long it takes
Application forms for designated premises supervisors of licensed premises.
The police's power of arrest and your rights - procedures, identification, reasonable force
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
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Apply to become a British citizen if you missed out on citizenship because of something that was not your fault.
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 for indefinite leave to remain if you have an Innovator Founder or Innovator visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
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.
You can apply for indefinite leave to remain if you're in the UK on a Turkish Worker visa or a Turkish Businessperson visa.
How immigrants held on immigration issues can apply for bail while they wait for an appeal, review or removal.
Police community support officers (PCSOs) and special constables - roles, powers and how they differ
Report someone who's smuggling people, goods or cash into the UK illegally
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