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Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
Anyone under 18 who is sentenced to custody is sent to a secure centre for…
The child is interviewed by the reception officer as soon as they arrive.…
Time in custody is spent: in education learning skills to get a job or to…
You must arrange your visit first. Contact the secure centre to find out…
For advice or support, a child can speak to a member of staff, for…
Advocacy services are run by children’s charities and are confidential. A…
The Howard League might be able to offer legal advice and help to children…
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
Log in to use the Notification of Vehicle Arrivals (NOVA) service
European leaders are set to arrive in London today for a critical meeting of the Coalition of Willing as Ukraine’s allies ramp up pressure on Russia heading into winter.
Find out when and how to submit an arrival notification if you're bringing goods to the UK.
Apply for temporary importation of a private motor vehicle using form C110.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
What to do when you arrive in the UK if you have a visa, don't have a visa or have a biometric residence permit.
Use this service to tell HMRC about exports that were not notified through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), when they arrived or left the UK port.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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