At least 750,000 children/young people a year witness domestic violence. In 90% of cases children and young people are in the same or next room.
“Norfolk Says No” is a campaign running this week to raise public awareness to eliminate violence against women as part of a global movement, and the support services available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rape and sexual assault are a criminal offence and are never okay. The average prison sentence for rape is more than 8 years.
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.