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How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects you if ever you lose mental capacity.
The Parole Board decides whether prisoners who are serving certain types of sentences can be released.
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
NWS engaging with three other communities about hosting a GDF
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
If you are found guilty of a crime, your sentence will depend on a number of factors, including the type, seriousness and circumstances of the crime.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to decide if an application is a United Kingdom or overseas application.
Decision letters on behalf of the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities about planning applications and appeals. Only applies to England.
Information on the NHS breast screening programme to help eligible women make a personal informed choice about whether to take part.
How to work out splitting up money, property and possessions when you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership - including mediation.
How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
A qualitative study providing a detailed understanding of how and why adults decide to undertake learning.
Who's responsible for cleaning up contaminated land and how you know if your business is on a contaminated site
What happens when a child is taken into care - who is responsible for what, care proceedings, care orders, going to court and the role of Cafcass
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