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The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 codes of practice regulate police powers and protect public rights.
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
If you’re arrested, you’ll usually be taken to a police station, held in…
The custody officer at the police station must explain your rights. You…
The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you…
The police have the right to: take photographs of you take fingerprints…
You have the right to free legal advice (legal aid) if you’re questioned…
Contact the police force you want to complain about or call 101 if you’re…
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Germany and what conditions are like in prison there.
Explains the process for obtaining a lawful development certificate for existing or proposed use.
Sets out special provisions for Crown Development and Urgent Crown Development for dealing with security-sensitive information in planning applications.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Qatar and what conditions are like in prison there.
Detailed information on how to get advice before submitting development consent, advice on submitting the application and the fees involved
How to protect, advise and support victims of forced marriage, including information and practice guidelines for professionals.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
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