Short messages on UK Crime from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Cute dog image by Josch13
In the UK, if a dog suffers or dies as a result of being left in a hot car, their owner or caregiver can be prosecuted for neglect or cruelty under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Successful prosecution for neglect or cruelty can lead to jail time, fines and being banned from keeping animals in the future.
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Troll
In the United Kingdom, contributions made to the Internet are covered by the Communications Act 2003. Sending messages which are “grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character” is an offense whether they are received by the intended recipient or not.
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We'll Forsake Our Ages and Pretend We Are Children by Brandon Warren
1 in 20 children in the UK have been sexually abused. 1 in 3 children who were sexually abused by an adult did not tell anyone else at the time. 9 out of 10 children were abused by someone they knew.
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Joseph Salah-Eldin, a 19-year-old was drunk and driving his 3 friends at 101mph in a 40mph zone whilst fiddling with the stereo when he lost control of the car. The resulting crash killed his best friend.
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Knives image by stevepb
Aggravated possession of a knife is an offence: wielding a weapon in public or threatening to cause harm. Anyone committing a second serious violent or sexual offence will receive a mandatory life sentence.
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Usual sentences for perverting the course of justice are between four and 36 months but can be longer – for consistently lying to the police or a courtroom about something.
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Violence against women, we can stop it! by European Parliament
Rape and sexual assault are a criminal offence and are never okay. The average prison sentence for rape is more than 8 years.
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Report a crime or anti-social behaviour by calling the police, or Crimestoppers (0800 555 111) if you want to remain anonymous – they will pass the info on to the police.
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Violence against women, we can stop it! by European Parliament
If you are a victim of rape or sexual assault, you can call the police on 999 as soon as possible who have special units to deal with it. You can also call Rape Crisis confidentially on 0808 802 9999.
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In the UK, postal mail scams cost individuals a total of £3.5 billion each year, according to government figures. The elderly are often most severely affected, typically losing £1,200 each, twice as much as younger age groups.
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