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Did you mean half life?
Information on depleted uranium (DU) including what it is, its uses, health effects and protection from exposure.
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…
Information relating to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Find out who is entitled to a share of someone’s property, possessions and money if they die without making a will
How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence
Information about the Civil Service job share finder, and other resources for staff interested in working as a partner in a job share.
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