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Law and justice
Courts, legal aid and your rights
- Can I get legal aid?Can you get legal aid in England and Wales? The income and savings tests, what problems it covers and how to check if you qualify. From GOV.UK.
- How do I report a crime?How to report a crime: call 999 in an emergency, 101 or online if not, or tell Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. From official GOV.UK guidance.
- How do I report a hate crime?What counts as a hate crime and how to report it: call 999 in an emergency, 101 or your local police, or report online. From official GOV.UK guidance.
- How do I report a scam email or text?Report fraud and scams: forward emails to report@phishing.gov.uk, texts to 7726, and call Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040 if you lost money. From GOV.UK.
- How do I report antisocial behaviour?How to report anti-social behaviour: what counts, and when to contact the police, your council or your landlord. From official GOV.UK guidance.
- How do I report benefit fraud?How to report suspected benefit fraud online or on 0800 854 440, what details to include and what happens next. From official GOV.UK guidance.
- How do I take someone to small claims court?How to take someone to the small claims court in England and Wales: making a county court money claim and the court fees from £35. From GOV.UK.
- What are the rules on fireworks?UK fireworks law: no fireworks between 11pm and 7am, later on Bonfire Night and New Year's Eve, the age limit and when shops can sell them. From GOV.UK.
- What happens if I get a jury summons?Got a jury summons? Reply within 7 days or risk a fine. How jury duty works, who can serve, how long it lasts and what you can claim. From GOV.UK.
- What is the law on dangerous dogs?Dangerous dogs law: when a dog counts as dangerously out of control, banned dog types including the XL Bully, and the fines and prison terms. From GOV.UK.