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Find out if someone can rent your private residential property in England.
What happens if you're stopped by the police while driving - breath tests, motoring offences, faults with your vehicle, seizing your vehicle
Indefinite leave to remain or enter the UK if your relationship has broken down because of domestic violence or abuse - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
How to apply for asylum support if you're waiting to find out if you'll be given asylum in the UK
Application for a personal licence requires your licensing qualifications and details of previous or outstanding applications.
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
Apply for British citizenship in special circumstances - who may be eligible, fees and how to apply.
Check SIA licences for security staff such as door supervisors, security guards, CCTV operators and close protection operatives.
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.
The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
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).
Firearms application form, the form to vary a firearm certificate and guidance notes.
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
If you’re being stalked, contact the police or get advice from organisations including the National Stalking helpline.
Use this form to apply for permission to sell or supply alcohol on a temporary basis.
Helplines for asylum applicants and refugees - telephone numbers and opening hours
Complete this form to register a child's birth if both parents can't go in person to the register office
You can ask the police to check if someone that has contact with a child has a record of sexual offences.
Report staff, such as door supervisors, security guards, CCTV operators and close protection operatives, who break the law or are a risk to the public.
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