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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
If you’re arrested, you’ll usually be taken to a police station, held in…
The custody officer at the police station must explain your rights. You…
The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you…
The police have the right to: take photographs of you take fingerprints…
You have the right to free legal advice (legal aid) if you’re questioned…
Contact the police force you want to complain about or call 101 if you’re…
Apply for your first adult British passport - who can apply, how long it takes, costs, how to apply, documents you need, passport interviews.
You can apply for a first adult passport if all of the following apply:…
You must send original documents. Photocopies are not accepted. If you do…
To apply online you’ll need: a digital photo of you (or a device that…
To apply with a paper form you’ll need: a filled-in application form 2…
Passport interviews After you apply, you may need to be interviewed to…
Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
Summary results from questions on behalf of the then Department for Children, Schools and Families in TNS-BMRB's monthly Omnibus survey.
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Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
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