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Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and deal with the estate.
Reply to a jury summons online
A dedicated space with the latest updates, contingency measures and processes following a cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services.
Apply online or with the EX160 paper form when you make your court or tribunal application. If you receive any benefit that qualifies you for help with fees, you must include evidence of it when you apply.
Who has parental responsibility for looking after children, and how to apply for parental responsibility if you were unmarried to the mother or are not on the birth certificate
The home of Ministry of Justice on 51²è¹Ý. The Ministry of Justice is a major government department, at the heart of the justice system. We work to protect and advance the principles of justice. Our vision is to deliver a wo…
How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
Find information on prisons and young offender institutions in England and Wales, including how to arrange visits and how to stay in touch with prisoners.
Ask your local police to give you a copy of the information they hold about you - CRB check, DBS check, proof of identity
The Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, chaired by Sir Brian Leveson, has published part 1 of the report.
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