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Q.I'm an australian citizen and I.ve been living in the uk for the last two years have had a work visa and currently a student visa which expires in january. I had a child last year with a british citizen, who i have been living with for 1 and a half years, am i allowed to stay in the uk and work without getting married

A.An Australian applying for an unmarried partner's visa in the UK must prove they have been together more than 2 years & can support themselves in the UK.

Q.If you get caught speeding is there a period of time that the police have to act before the case is thrown out

A.A Notice of Intended Prosecution must be sent (not necessarily received) within 14 days of a speeding offence. The NIP can be given verbally at the time.

Q.If someone is charged with being in possession of an offensive weapon (a kitchen knife with a small blade) what will the defendant be punished with at court? Will it be Probation at the most?

A.In general, possession of a bladed weapon is a maximum 2-year custodial sentence in the UK. Leniency may be applied based on the age of the defendant.

Q.What happens if a person without a criminal record, or any involvement in criminality or with criminals, refuses to allow a DNA test to be taken after a minor police arrest ? Can it be taken by force, or would the person ultimately be ordered by a court and sent to prison for continued refusal ?

A.If a person refuses a DNA test, the police can get a court order to have it done. If granted, the test must take place or the person could face jail.

Q.Who issues a warrant for your arrest?

A.The courts issue a warrant for your arrest. The warrant is sent to the police who then arrest that person. 1.2m arrests are made each year in the UK.