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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
What happens if you're stopped by the police while driving - breath tests, motoring offences, faults with your vehicle, seizing your vehicle
Find out if someone can rent your private residential property in England.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
Rules for alcohol licensing in your area, apply for a licence or have your say about a licence application
The police or Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) can give you a caution (warning) or a penalty notice if you commit a minor crime
Includes how to report antisocial behaviour, like nuisance noise, vandalism or abandoned vehicles, reporting antisocial behaviour anonymously, getting support.
What happens if you're charged with a crime. Find out about the hearing, when you can be released on bail and being put in custody (on remand).
Helplines for asylum applicants and refugees - telephone numbers and opening hours
Application for a personal licence requires your licensing qualifications and details of previous or outstanding applications.
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
Firearms application form, the form to vary a firearm certificate and guidance notes.
Check SIA licences for security staff such as door supervisors, security guards, CCTV operators and close protection operatives.
Apply for British citizenship in special circumstances - who may be eligible, fees and how to apply.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
You can ask the police to check if someone that has contact with a child has a record of sexual offences.
If you’re being stalked, contact the police or get advice from organisations including the National Stalking helpline.
Complete this form to register a child's birth if both parents can't go in person to the register office
The police's power of arrest and your rights - procedures, identification, reasonable force
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