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Make arrangements to return home voluntarily if you're in the UK illegally or have claimed asylum by assisted return, voluntary return, AVR, VRS

• Overview

  You can get help to return to your home country if you do not have…

• Who can get help

  You can usually apply for help to return home (‘voluntary return’) if any…

• How to apply

  Apply online for voluntary return. You’ll need: your address in the UK an…

The UK and others condemn Russia’s widespread and systematic violations of international law, including enforced disappearances in Ukraine.

• Updated: 11 September 2025

This guide provides information about being arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and what conditions are like in prison there.

• Updated: 20 October 2023

Appealing to a Mental Health Tribunal if you're sectioned: how to appeal, what happens at a hearing and what to do if you lose your case

The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England. DfE is a ministerial department, supported by 17 agencies and public bodies .

• Updated: 19 May 2025

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 codes of practice regulate police powers and protect public rights.

• Updated: 20 December 2023

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).

Indefinite leave to remain or enter the UK if your relationship has broken down because of domestic violence or abuse - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.

You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog

The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.