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Going to court
Got a legal problem? Thinking of going to court? Our series of guides help you to understand what is involved, the steps you have to take and whether you can solve your problem another way without having to go to court.
Arrest
Your rights if arrested and your right to free legal representation at the police station.
Crimes
Information about various types of crime.
Detention centres
Information about detention centres for young offenders.
Drug offences
Information about drug-related offences, including supplying, trafficking, and possession.
Fraud
Information about fraud generally. Doesn't include benefit fraud.
Hate crimes
Information about crimes that are motivated by prejudice against another person, for example, because of their faith or ethnicity or because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
Imprisonment
Information about all aspects of imprisonment.
Juvenile crime
Information about crimes committed by young offenders, and the rights of the suspect.
Motoring offences
Information about all types of road-traffic offences.
Parole
Information about the conditional release of prisoners who have served a certain amount of their prison sentence.
Police complaints
How you can make complaints against the police. It explains the complaints procedure.
Police powers
Your rights about the police. Includes police powers to stop and search you, or to enter your property.
Police service
Information about all aspects of the police service.
Prisons and prisoners
Information about prisons and prisoners rights. Also covers prison conditions and visits.
Probation
Information about community sentences and probation orders.
Sentencing
Information about all aspects of sentencing after you have been found guilty of a criminal offence.
Sex crimes
Information about various sexual offences.
Stalking
Information about stalking and persistent threatening behaviour.
Theft
Information about all types of theft, handling stolen goods, and other crimes against property.
Victims
Information about the rights of victims.
Violent crimes
Information about violent crimes including murder and manslaughter.
Weapons and explosives
The laws regarding weapons and ammunition. What counts as a weapon and what are the penalties for carrying or using one?
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