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This guide provides information about being arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and what conditions are like in prison there.
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
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This guide provides information about being arrested in Turkey and what conditions are like in prison there.
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Germany and what conditions are like in prison there.
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