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Search for unclaimed money in a Court Funds Office account - find account, get information and claim
How to appeal a decision by a Crown Court. Find out which forms you'll need and what the appeal process involves.
Crimes committed against someone because of their race, religion, sexuality, disability or gender are hate crimes - how to report them to the police
Free support and advice if you've been the victim of crime and information on restorative justice.
Get help if you're a victim or witness who needs to give evidence in court. Find out how to review your statement, protection you can get in court and how to claim expenses.
What to expect if you're sent to prison - prison rules and regulations, healthcare and education, prisoner rights
How to get compensation if you've been injured as a result of an accident or injury when someone else is to blame.
Probation is when you serve a court sentence in the community, and can include unpaid work or being supervised after coming out of prison
How to apply to the Children’s Funeral Fund for help paying for a funeral for a child under 18
Use this form to make a declaration of ignorance of proceedings
What happens if you're given a community sentence or community service. Find out about Community Payback and the rules of your community sentence.
If you are found guilty of a crime, your sentence will depend on a number of factors, including the type, seriousness and circumstances of the crime.
How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence
Find out if a business is, or has been, authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide claims management services
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
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 the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Hardship Fund if you have to take time off work because you're the victim of violent crime
Information and advice about discrimination and human rights issues
Apply to act for someone in court - litigation friends for children and people who cannot act for themselves because they lack the mental capacity
If you’re being stalked, contact the police or get advice from organisations including the National Stalking helpline.
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