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Use this form if you have been accused of abuse, to provide information to the court and apply to the court to prevent questioning, or being questioned by, the other party at a hearing.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Qatar and what conditions are like in prison there.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Information for British nationals who are victims of rape or sexual assault in Fiji.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a Crown Court hearing.
The latest versions of the Criminal Procedure Rules and of the Criminal Practice Directions made by the Lord Chief Justice.
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).
Guidelines on the acceptance of pleas and the prosecutor's role in the sentencing exercise (revised 2009).
Use this form to give notice and reasons for appealing, or apply for permission to appeal, against a disposal after a finding that the defendant did the act or made the omission charged.
Leaflets explaining your rights if you are accused of an offence under the service justice system.
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