Crimes
Quality checked links with information about various types of crime, reviewed and selected by Advicenow.
It's natural to worry that your criminal record could stop you getting a job, getting to university or college. Deals with issues such as whether offences will appear on a criminal records check, whether you have to disclose a criminal record on your application and how to do this. Also has information about cautions and 'spent' convictions.
Explains when you can be given a caution (warning) or a penalty notice if you commit a minor crime.
Information about the many different forms of domestic violence, including the official definition of domestic violence, the signs of domestic violence, and how common domestic violence is.
Links to information about the classes of drugs, drugs offences, supply offences, production offences, import & export offences and supplying paraphernalia. Also links to a Table of Substances explaining the legal status of various drugs.
Information about the different types of violent crimes, how a violent crime can affect you, and where to go to get help if you are a victim of violent crime.
You can anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content, criminally obscene adult content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images from this link.
This information explains how you can report a fraud to Action Fraud, what Action Fraud do with your dat, and other organisations to report specific types of fraud.
Explains what the law says about smacking and physical discipline. Details when it could amount to an offence and possible defences to this.
Being a victim of any kind of crime can be frightening and upsetting. But rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment are particularly distressing crimes for the victim and the effects can last for a long time. Explains the difference between these crimes, what services Victim Support provides and processes such as telling the police. There is also information and links to support services if you are worried about possible health issues after a sex attack.
Information from an organisation specialising in helping male victims of rape and sexual abuse. Answers frequently asked questions including about whether what happened is a crime.
Information about sexting, whether it is illegal, what to do if someone asks you for a photo and what to do if you're sent sexual images.
It is a criminal offence in England and Wales for someone to subject you to coercive control. If you experience this kind of abuse you can report it to the police. You may also be able to apply to the Family Court for protection. This legal guide is designed to give you information about the ways in which the law can protect you.
Information and advice on revenge porn otherwise known as intimate image abuse.
Upskirting is a highly intrusive practice, which typically involves someone taking a picture under another person’s clothing without their knowledge. It is now illegal.
Explains the immigration and criminal laws relevant to women who have been trafficked into the UK.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is when part or all of a girl or young woman's genitals are removed or injured for non-medical reasons. It's sometimes called ‘female genital cutting’ or ‘female circumcision’. Some communities use local names for referring to FGM, for example ‘sunna’. This information explains if you think you are at risk of FGM or if you are worried about someone you know. It also explains how to apply for a protection order.
Honour-based crime are violent crimes or other forms of abuse are done to another person for the sake of 'honour' of a family or community. Explains why this crime may be committed, examples of honour-based crimes, who is a risk and what to do if you're worried about someone.
