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Leaflets explaining your rights if you are accused of an offence under the service justice system.
Use this form if you have been accused of abuse, to provide information to the court and apply to the court to prevent questioning, or being questioned by, the other party at a hearing.
Use this form to give notice and reasons for appealing, or apply for permission to appeal, against a disposal after a finding that the defendant did the act or made the omission charged.
A report considering evidence relevant to the issue of whether or not to provide anonymity to those accused of rape.
What happens if you're charged with a crime. Find out about the hearing, when you can be released on bail and being put in custody (on remand).
If you've been the victim of a crime, you have the right to privacy, to make a personal statement and to contact the police and be kept informed about the investigation.
The latest versions of the Criminal Procedure Rules and of the Criminal Practice Directions made by the Lord Chief Justice.
What being in 'contempt of court' means, who can be in contempt of court, what the consequences are, how to report it, how to avoid it on social media (such as Twitter and Facebook).
What happens if you’re suspected of benefit fraud - benefits that can and cannot be stopped if you commit fraud
Legal aid helps pay for legal advice, mediation or representation in court - see if you can claim.
Miscarriage of justice compensation, application for a claim if your conviction has been overturned or you’ve been granted a free pardon
Guidance on the different types of compensation within the justice system.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
How the British embassy or consulate can help, including contacting family, UK prison transfers, money transfers and complaining about mistreatment.
Information for British nationals who are victims of rape or sexual assault in Fiji.
Guidelines on the acceptance of pleas and the prosecutor's role in the sentencing exercise (revised 2009).
Wrongly convicted people will no longer face having “saved living costs” deducted from compensation payments following an update to guidance made today (Sunday 6 August).
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