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The range of prison sentences a court can give - including suspended, fixed-term, indeterminate and life sentences.
If you’re sent to prison for 2 or more crimes, you’ll usually get a…
A suspended prison sentence is served in the community instead of in…
A determinate prison sentence is for a fixed length of time. It includes a…
An indeterminate prison sentence does not have a fixed length of time.…
If you’re found guilty of murder, a court must give you a life sentence. A…
If you’re under 18 you’ll be treated differently to adults by a court. You…
What to do if your guest will be temporarily absent from your accommodation.
Working time directive and maximum weekly working hours including how to calculate your weekly working hours and working time limits if you're a young worker.
Employer guide to Statutory Paternity Pay or Leave - entitlement, eligibility, notice period, forms SC3 and SPP1, recover statutory pay.
Numerous pests and diseases of yams are perpetuated from season to season through the use of infected seed material
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing medical or dental treatment and insurance
When to apply the off-payroll working rules (IR35) if you receive services from a worker through their intermediary.
You can be prosecuted if your child has unauthorised absence from school - truancy, help with getting your child to school, and legal action to enforce school attendance
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