Crimes

Summary

GOV.UK Police cautions, warnings and penalty notices Explains when you can be given a caution (warning) or a penalty notice if you commit a minor crime. Crimestoppers Theft and robbery How to protect yourself from thieves when in public places. Women's Aid What is domestic abuse? 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. Release Drug offences 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. Victim Support Violent crime 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. Information Commissioner's Office Identity theft Tells you what signs to look for that you may be or become a victim of identity theft, how to reduce your chances or being a victim and what to do if you are already one. Action Fraud Reporting fraud and cyber crime This.

Key information

• •GOV.UK Police cautions, warnings and penalty notices Explains when you can be given a caution (warning) or a penalty notice if you commit a minor crime. Crimestoppers Theft and robbery How to protect yourself from thieves when in public places. Women's Aid What is domestic abuse? 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. Release Drug offences 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. Victim Support Violent crime 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. Information Commissioner's Office Identity theft Tells you what signs to look for that you may be or become a victim of identity theft, how to reduce your chances or being a victim and what to do if you are already one. Action Fraud Reporting fraud and cyber crime 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. Internet Watch Foundation Report criminal content You can anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content, criminally obscene adult content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images from this link. Child Law Advice The law on smacking children Explains what the law says about smacking and physical discipline. Details when it could amount to an offence and possible defences to this. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust What is stalking? A list of types of behaviour that can count as stalking. Victim Support Rape and sexual assault 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. Survivors UK Male sexual abuse and rape - common questions 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. Childline Sexting and sending nudes (as a minor) 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. Rights of Women Coercive control and the law 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. Revenge Porn Helpline Help and advice on revenge porn Information and advice on revenge porn otherwise known as intimate image abuse. GOV.UK Upskirting - know your rights 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. Rights of Women Trafficking and modern slavery Explains the immigration and criminal laws relevant to women who have been trafficked into the UK. Citizens Advice Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) 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. Neighbourhood Watch Honour-based crimes 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.

Practical guidance

• •GOV.UK Police cautions, warnings and penalty notices Explains when you can be given a caution (warning) or a penalty notice if you commit a minor crime. Crimestoppers Theft and robbery How to protect yourself from thieves when in public places. Women's Aid What is domestic abuse? 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. Release Drug offences 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. Victim Support Violent crime 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. Information Commissioner's Office Identity theft Tells you what signs to look for that you may be or become a victim of identity theft, how to reduce your chances or being a victim and what to do if you are already one. Action Fraud Reporting fraud and cyber crime 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. Internet Watch Foundation Report criminal content You can anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content, criminally obscene adult content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images from this link. Child Law Advice The law on smacking children Explains what the law says about smacking and physical discipline. Details when it could amount to an offence and possible defences to this. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust What is stalking? A list of types of behaviour that can count as stalking. Victim Support Rape and sexual assault 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. Survivors UK Male sexual abuse and rape - common questions 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. Childline Sexting and sending nudes (as a minor) 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. Rights of Women Coercive control and the law 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. Revenge Porn Helpline Help and advice on revenge porn Information and advice on revenge porn otherwise known as intimate image abuse. GOV.UK Upskirting - know your rights 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. Rights of Women Trafficking and modern slavery Explains the immigration and criminal laws relevant to women who have been trafficked into the UK. Citizens Advice Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) 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. Neighbourhood Watch Honour-based crimes 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.
• •Source: [Crimes](https://www.advicenow.org.uk/get-help/police-and-crime/crimes)

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