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How old does a child have to be to work?

The child must be at least 14 years old to be employed, and there are strict restrictions on the hours and conditions for this. These restrictions can be varied by local by-laws to a certain degree. Such by-laws would vary depending on the type of...

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I have received an email/letter/call from someone telling me that: (1) I am going to inherit some money (2) I have won a lottery (3) I can make money if I use my bank account to transfer some funds (4) a dating agency friend (who I haven't met) wants urgent funds for hospital bills/to come live in the UK/other desperate reason - what should I do?

This is almost certainly a scam and you should delete or ignore the communication. There are different versions of scams and you must remember- if something seems too good to be true, it usually is. Below are some examples of the methods scammers ......

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How do I get an injunction against my ex-partner and how much does it cost?

In order to get an injunction you will need to go before a Judge in the County Court. The Judge will hear the application and decide whether or not it is suitable to issue an injunction. At the first hearing the Judge will (more than likely) issu......

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Does the Hunting Act 2004 prohibit falconry?

Although the Act was mainly designed to impose a ban on fox hunting with hounds, it also deals with forms of hunting that are legal (known as 'exempted hunting' as it is exempt from the legal ban). Falconry hunting is exempt and is still allowed ......

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