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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…
The information clients, principal designers, principal contractors and accountable persons need to keep.
All private sector businesses that want to do building control work in England and Wales under the Building Act 1984 (as amended) must apply to register with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
Information about moving to, living or retiring in the USA – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Travel grants for students including medical and dental students - travel costs, Erasmus placements, how to apply, eligibility, travel expenses forms.
Who can get parole for determinate and indeterminate sentences, represent yourself at a hearing and challenge a Parole Board decision
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
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