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What is domestic abuse?

‘Domestic abuse’ is the ‘abusive’ behaviour of a person (who is aged 16 or over) towards another person (who is aged 16 or over) and these persons are ‘personally connected’. Personally connected means that the persons – (a) are, or have been, m...

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What is the law with regards to graffiti?

Below is a brief overview of the different laws concerning graffiti: Graffiti is an offence of criminal damage and can be reported to your local police force via 101. If prosecuted, the offender could face a fine or even imprisonment. Under 1......

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Do I need a solicitor if I have to attend court as a witness?

No, if you are a witness or a complainant in a case then you do not need a solicitor. You are simply telling the court what you saw/what happened etc. The Crown Prosecution Service prosecutes the case on behalf of the police and the defendant wil......

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My vehicle has been broken into several times, can I install CCTV equipment in it?

Yes you can, but there are certain things that you need to consider:The camera must as far as possible only be able to film within the vehicle and the area immediately surrounding it. You must ensure that no private property or other place where a......

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