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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…
Find out about the long-term effects some people can have after having COVID-19.
Apply to stay in the UK without time restrictions ('indefinite leave to remain') after being in the UK for 10 years - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, family members.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve been in…
You must have permission to stay (‘leave to remain’). You must also have…
You’ll need to provide: a current passport or other valid travel ID all…
You must apply online for indefinite leave to remain. Once you’ve started…
You must apply to extend your stay online. Once you’ve started your…
Your family members (‘dependants’) can apply separately if they’re…
Form to apply to extend your stay if you have lived in the UK lawfully for a minimum of 10 continuous years.
The process for recording and approving a defence-recognised Established Long-Term Relationship (LTR(E)).
Guidance, trends and projects to inform and support government officials to think strategically about the future.
Use this form to extend a time period that has not yet expired.
This research describes the experiences of participants serving long sentences and the ways in which they coped with, and adapted to, their sentences.
A tool to help indicate UKEF’s premium rates for medium or long-term sovereign risk.
Long Lartin is a high security men’s prison in Evesham, Worcestershire.
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