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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…

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

• Updated: 2 September 2025

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

Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs

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

• Updated: 25 June 2025

If you get help from social services, direct payments let you choose and buy the services you need yourself, instead of getting them from your council

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape or sexual assault in Samoa.

• Updated: 10 October 2023

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

If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Tonga.

• Updated: 9 October 2023