Crime Related
Understand your rights if you're affected by crime, reporting procedures, and what support is available from law enforcement and community resources.
Apprehension of Offenders
Police can arrest people for serious offences without a warrant, but must caution suspects about their rights before questioning.
Burden of Proof
In criminal law, the prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt by establishing both the physical act and the defendant's intent.
Civil Powers of Arrest
Members of the public can lawfully arrest someone in England and Wales under certain conditions, including when an arrestable offence is being committed.
Finding a Self Defence Class and What to Expect From It
Learn why self-defence classes matter, who should take them, and what techniques and training to expect.
Giving Evidence in Court
What to expect when you go to court to give evidence and how to prepare yourself for the day.
Physical Intervention in a Crime
You can use reasonable force to stop a crime without facing prosecution, but intervening puts you at serious risk of injury.
Self Defence - How Far is too Far?
When you defend yourself from violence, the law allows reasonable force, but there's a legal limit to how far you can go.
Self Defence and The Law
When you use force to defend yourself or others, the law recognizes it as lawful as long as you don't use excessive force.
Tackling Intruders Safely
You have the right to use force against an intruder in your home, but here's what you actually need to know to stay safe.
The Law and Sufficient Evidence
The Crown Prosecution Service uses two key tests to decide whether to prosecute a case: sufficient evidence and public interest.
The Law and Using Force against Someone Committing Crime
You can use reasonable force to stop a crime under UK law, but only if it matches the situation and what you honestly believed was necessary.
The Law on Using Reasonable Force
You can use reasonable force to defend yourself or others if you genuinely believe it's necessary to stop harm.
Types of Self Defence
Self defence isn't just martial arts, running away, talking your way out of trouble, and staying aware are often smarter options than fighting.