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You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures

• Overview

  You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or…

• Divorce and separation involving children

  You’ll be referred to as the ‘applicant’ if you brought the case, for…

• Divorce and separation: money and property

  You’ll be referred to as the: ‘applicant’ if you brought the case, for…

• Represent yourself in a criminal court

  You can get legal advice to help you with your case, even if you choose to…

Definition of single-use vapes and reusable vapes, information on regulation and enforcement, and how to recycle vapes.

• Updated: 3 July 2025

You must tell DVLA if you have a traumatic brain injury - download the form

Victims to be given more privacy with new rules blocking police from requesting counselling notes during investigations unless in exceptional circumstances.

• Updated: 12 January 2026

Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.

• Updated: 22 July 2025

You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog

It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')

Disciplinary rules and procedures to deal with poor performance and conduct.

Find out the rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify goods which qualify for lower or no Customs Duty.

• Updated: 19 June 2023

The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.