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The Secretary of State has told Parliament this afternoon (11 September) of his decision to establish an independent inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into the murder of Patrick Finucane
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 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 if you’re unhappy…
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
The CMA has completed its investigation into suspected anti-competitive agreements in the pharmaceutical sector under Chapter I CA98 (case reference: 50511-2).
This guide provides information about being arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and what conditions are like in prison there.
Find out about the help you can get in the UK and abroad, including from victim support and the local British embassy or consulate.
Information and advice if a family member or friend has been a victim of murder, manslaughter or died in suspicious circumstances in Greece.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Germany and what conditions are like in prison there.
The review of the safety of isotretinoin has concluded.
How the British embassy or consulate can help, including contacting family, UK prison transfers, money transfers and complaining about mistreatment.
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