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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…
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by PUG LLC (viagogo) of the StubHub business of eBay Inc.
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
Apply to the Court of Protection if both of the following apply: you’re…
Download and fill in: an application form (COP1) - send the original and 2…
The Court of Protection will send you a copy of your application forms -…
You’ll hear from the Court of Protection after you’ve ‘served notice’…
What to do with the papers and documents to be used in a criminal case.
What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.
This guide gives an overview of the inspection data summary report (IDSR) for initial teacher education (ITE) providers and inspectors.
Check which rates of Air Passenger Duty you need to pay if you’re a plane operator, and how to fill in your return to HMRC.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
Find out how to prove your right to rent in England to a landlord. Get an online share code to prove your right to rent if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.
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