Criminal law information
Our criminal law guides include accessible online information on: sexual and domestic violence, harassment, stalking, online abuse, forced marriage, FGM, the criminal justice process, and more.
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Trafficking
Trafficking and modern slavery
This legal guide explains the immigration and criminal laws relevant to women who have been trafficked into the UK, or who have suffered other forms of slavery. It also explains some of the financial and other support options that may be available to you.
Asylum
Seeking refuge? A handbook for asylum seeking women with updates
This legal guide explains the law on international protection, how asylum claims are dealt with in the UK, and what support is available during the process.
Immigration
Applying for the migrant victims of domestic abuse concession (‘MVDAC’)
This leaflet provides an overview of the ‘migrant victims of domestic abuse concession’ which has replaced the ‘destitute domestic violence concession’.
Applying for a new biometric residence card following a grant of status under the EU settlement scheme
This guides explains applying for a new Biometric Residence Card following a grant of status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Women, families and article 8 of the EHCR
This legal guide explains the immigration laws and policies relevant to women from abroad who have a family and/or private life in the UK. It also explains some of the options that may be available to a woman who wishes to make an immigration application on that basis. Please also read the update, available to download.
July 2023: Legal update for non-EU national parents / primary carers of British children
This is a legal update for non-EU national parents/primary carers of British children.
Family law information
Our family law guides include accessible online information on: domestic abuse, children and the law, family court, legal aid, marriage, divorce, civil partnership, finances, living together, and more.
Sexual harassment at work information
Our employment law guides include accessible online information on: sexual harassment and discrimination at work, legal aid, and covid guidance.