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Honours can be taken away from people who have done something to damage the honours system’s reputation. Taking an honour away is called ‘forfeiture’.
This page explains what freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is and why it matters to people around the world.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
The UK's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief gave a statement to mark International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Church on 8 September 2025.
Explains control of advertisement regime.
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
Government announces crackdown on 'honour'-based abuse.
Uses of fluorinated gases (F gases) that are banned or will be banned in the future.
When to tell a potential employer, university, college or insurance company about a criminal record, when it becomes 'spent' and what shows up on a DBS check.
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