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Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered a speech titled: “The Rule of Law: Powering Growth” at an event hosted by The Sheriffs of the City of London.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
When someone dies with no will or known family, their property passes to…
The Government Legal Department handles bona vacantia in England and Wales…
You need to know if you’re entitled before making a claim on an estate.…
If you think you’re entitled to an estate in England and Wales (but not…
If you know someone who has died with no will or known blood relatives,…
You can apply for a grant from a deceased person’s estate if you could…
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
How to ensure the products you make or import comply with the law and are safe for consumers to use.
Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
It's illegal to drive if you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs, or you have certain levels of drugs or medicine in your blood
A collection of documents related to the Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017.
How UK and global legal professionals and businesses can grow, partner and collaborate through the GREAT Legal Services campaign.
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