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Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if either: you have a…
The eligibility criteria you have to meet are different depending on…
Your partner and children may also be able to get indefinite leave to…
You’ll need to provide: a current passport or other document that shows…
You must apply online for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your…
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 on depleted uranium (DU) including what it is, its uses, health effects and protection from exposure.
How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility, change of circumstances, claiming due to a terminal illness.
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