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What being in 'contempt of court' means, who can be in contempt of court, what the consequences are, how to report it, how to avoid it on social media (such as Twitter and Facebook).

How to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime.

• Overview

  You might be able to claim compensation if you were the victim of a…

• Eligibility

  The crime must have happened in England, Wales or Scotland. It must be…

• Start or continue a claim

  You can make a claim online. It does not cost anything to apply. You do…

• What happens next

  You’ll get a reference number when you submit your claim. Use the…

• Update a claim you’ve submitted

  You must contact the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) to…

This guide provides information about being arrested in Qatar and what conditions are like in prison there.

• Updated: 2 September 2025

How to appeal a decision by a Crown Court. Find out which forms you'll need and what the appeal process involves.

This guide provides information about being arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and what conditions are like in prison there.

• Updated: 20 October 2023

Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.

• Updated: 23 February 2022

To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Philippines.

• Updated: 4 October 2023

Guidance for members on prisoners who maintain their innocence

• Updated: 30 August 2024

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Cavanagh on 8 July 2025.

• Updated: 9 July 2025

Immigration staff guidance on false representations, false documents, false information or failure to disclose a relevant fact where refusal is discretionary.

• Updated: 12 December 2023