Criminal Convictions and Sentencing
Unless there is a mistrial in a criminal court case, there are generally two outcomes – guilty or not guilty. Not guilty is fairly straightforward, you have been cleared of...
Visiting the UK
A general visitor is entitled to stay within the United Kingdom for up to six months, or 12 months in the instance of accompanying an academic visitor. General visitor requirements...
Partners of UK Residents
This section explains methods of application for entry clearance or permission of residency within the UK as a partner of a current resident, of either a permanent or temporary nature,...
Probate Office Directory
The email addresses shown are as given on the Court Service website, but we suggest you contact your Probate Registry by telephone first to confirm they will accept any query...
Getting a UK Driving License
On your 17th birthday onwards, you can apply for a driving licence. You have to pass the driving test, which is in two parts before you can have a full...
Getting a UK passport
If you are entitled to British citizenship, you can have a British passport. If you’re living in the UK but are not a British citizen, you will not have the...
Travelling in or out of the UK
British citizens can come into and go out of the UK as they please, unless, for example, they’ve been convicted of a crime and are on bail, in which case...
The right to have access to your information
The Freedom of Information Act is very new, and current cases are identifying its meaning. Basically, this Act gives you the right to ask for information from public bodies. You...
Your right to have your data protected
The Data Protection Act protects your personal data, such as your medical records, your credit reference files, or your employment files and so on. Data held about you has to...