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Guide to the legislation relevant to false ID, to the types of valid ID, and to what action should be taken when presented with false ID.
Draft terms of reference for the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs announced on 9 December 2025.
How frontline officers and those who work in the area of public protection must apply the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme.
Guidance for Border Force officers dealing with EU, EEA and Swiss passengers and their family members who arrive at the UK border.
Service for immigration advisers to download files relating to asylum claims.
The Charity Worker route is for a person who wants to come to the UK to do voluntary work for no more than 12 months.
Information on the role of the Home Office Forensic Pathology Unit and its support of the Pathology Delivery Board.
This route is for a person who has a key leading role within their faith-based organisation or a religious order in the UK.
The aim of the national standard for incident recording (NSIR) counting rules is that all incidents are recorded in a consistent manner.
Showcases how the Voluntary Returns Service (VRS) has helped people voluntarily return back to their home country and the support received.
Information about the government's County Lines Programme.
Funding instruction to support local authorities under Asylum Full Dispersal.
Persons seeking to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in an "au pair" placement, as a working holidaymaker or for training or work experience (paragraphs 122 to 127).
Minimum standards from 25 June 2026, for the care and accommodation of animals bred, supplied or used for scientific purposes.
Guidance for the public on how to apply for a licence to acquire, possess or use poisons or explosives precursors.
Persons seeking to enter or remain in the United Kingdom as a businessman, self-employed person, investor, writer or composer or artist (paragraphs 200A to 237).
The Seasonal Worker route is for a person who wants to come to the UK to do seasonal horticulture work or poultry production work.
Staff guidance on how to assess whether the exemption from the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) requirement applies to residents of Ireland.
Statutory guidance for police in England and Wales on notifying a child's education establishment following a domestic abuse incident.
Guidance about completing a fire safety risk assessment for people responsible for animal premises and stables.
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