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Citizenship and nationality
What it means to be a British citizen, including the right to live here (right of abode); and citizenship by birth, by descent and by registration - for example, being born here, or registering after coming to live here.
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Representing yourself in family court
This short film looks at how to represent yourself in court about a family problem if you do not have a lawyer. It deals with the things you may be worrying about and shows you simple tips that will help you put your side as well as you can. This information applies to England and Wales.
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How to get parental responsibility without a lawyer
Parental responsibility is how the law describes the responsibilities and rights that go with being a parent. If you have parental responsibility for a child, you must care for and protect that child and the law entitles you to be involved in making decisions about them. Understand how to apply for a parental responsibility order if you need to and what you have to do at every stage of the process. This information applies to England and Wales.
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Digital exclusion: Specific issues relevant to Roma communities in the context of child protection
This briefing seeks to present the issues of digital exclusion faced by Roma in their interactions with children’s services and the English legal system during care proceedings. The increased reliance on digital technology during the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing disadvantages...
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Temporary Accommodation Project Evaluation
From November 2022 to November 2024, we delivered our project for London-based community groups supporting people in temporary accommodation to address their legal problems. This project was delivered in partnership with the Public Interest Law Centre (PILC). We delivered two public legal education...
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Multimedia Toolkit for Roma Parents - Project Evaluation Report
The Multimedia Toolkit for Roma Parents project was developed and delivered by Advicenow. The project was developed in response to concerns about the number of Roma families subject to child protection investigations and the number of Roma children being taken into care by local authorities in...
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How to deal with legal issues
There are laws to protect us from being treated unfairly, but it still happens. When it does we have to stand up for ourselves – but it isn't always easy. It's often hard to know who is in the right, where to start, or what to do. That is, until you know how. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales.
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How to find and use reliable online legal information
When searching for legal information online, it is important to be discerning about the information you find. Some web resources are accurate and reliable, but many are inaccurate and misleading. This information applies to the UK.
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No recourse to public funds (NRPF)
Some migrants to the UK have 'no recourse to public funds', which means that they cannot access certain benefits or support provided by the government or local council. Includes what counts as public funds, who has no recourse to public funds, and what can be done about it.
