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The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
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An overview of the process by which bills become law.
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Guidance and legislation for Spaceflight.
Vulnerable people across the UK will be shielded from the most dangerous content online, as new laws are set to be introduced to prevent devastating self-harm material from reaching people of all ages.
Applying advanced data technologies gives investigators faster insights, reduces effort duplication, and improves how information is shared across the system.
The Review of Civil Legal Aid explored options for improving the long-term sustainability of the civil legal aid system.
Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.
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