Hertsmere Borough Council

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  • CCTV procedure for the release of evidence

    Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is one of the most powerful tools to be developed during recent years to assist with efforts to combat crime and disorder whilst enhancing community safety.

  • Housing advice - representation on court

    Hertsmere Borough Council DO NOT provide legal advice. However, there are County court housing advice and representation schemes aimed at providing free, independent and confidential advice and representation to homeowners and tenants attending hearings in possession proceedings brought on grounds of arrears, who either have not previously obtained advice and/or are without legal representation.

  • Legal advice

    The idea behind the Community Legal Service (CLS) was for people to find help easily and feel confident in the quality of service they get from legal service and advice providers. The CLS aims to ensure that people can get help and information about their legal rights and understand how to enforce them in the right place and at the right time.

  • Legal aid

    Links to sources of legal advice.

  • Power of attorney

    Power of Attorney is a legal document whereby one person (the Donor) gives another person or persons (the Attorney) the power to act on his or her behalf with regard to his or her property and financial affairs.

  • Protection order

    An emergency protection order is made when you are in immediate danger and may have to be taken away from home quickly.

  • Wills and testaments

    When a person dies without leaving a will the law dictates what is to happen to their possessions be it a few pounds, some cherished objects or jewellery or a large amount of money.

  • Witness support

    If you report a crime to the police you can expect:

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