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The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
What happens if you're given a community sentence or community service. Find out about Community Payback and the rules of your community sentence.
What to expect if you're sent to prison - prison rules and regulations, healthcare and education, prisoner rights
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.
Check you can end your civil partnership, agree or disagree with an application, what to do if your partner lacks mental capacity
You can ask the police to check if someone that has contact with a child has a record of sexual offences.
How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence
How to appeal a decision by a Crown Court. Find out which forms you'll need and what the appeal process involves.
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.
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
Free support and advice if you've been the victim of crime and information on restorative justice.
Form for registered medical practitioners to complete to release a body for cremation.
How to apply to the Children’s Funeral Fund for help paying for a funeral for a child under 18
How to get compensation if you've been injured as a result of an accident or injury when someone else is to blame.
Crimes committed against someone because of their race, religion, sexuality, disability or gender are hate crimes - how to report them to the police
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and special constables - roles, powers and how they differ
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.
Apply to act for someone in court - litigation friends for children and people who cannot act for themselves because they lack the mental capacity
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
How to complain about the behaviour of a judge, magistrate, tribunal member or coroner
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