Useful Links

Action Fraud - www.actionfraud.police.uk

Action Fraud is the UK's national fraud and internet crime reporting centre, providing a central point of contact for information about fraud and financially motivated internet crime.

Ask the Police Scotland - www.askthe.scottish.police.uk

The Ask the Police Scotland database contains the answers to a wide selection of frequently asked questions in relation to the law in Scotland. Where the relevant information cannot be found, it also offers the facility to submit a question.

Citizens Advice - www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Citizens Advice aims to provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to people on the problems they face, their rights and responsibilities.

Crimestoppers - www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Crimestoppers is an independent charity helping law enforcement to locate criminals and help solve crimes. Information about crime can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers.

Disclosure & Barring Service - www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) processes DBS checks (formerly CRB checks) for employers requiring information regarding an individual's criminal record.

DVLA - www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is responsible for maintaining a database of drivers in Great Britain and a database of vehicles for the entire United Kingdom.

Help for Victims - www.helpforvictims.co.uk

The Help for Victims database contains the answers to a wide selection of frequently asked questions in relation to people affected by crime, for example, victims and witnesses, including information on the processes they may need to follow throughout an investigation. It offers the facility to submit a question where the relevant information cannot be found, as well as assisting in locating and contacting specialist support agencies for help.

Local Police Forces - www.police.uk

Police.UK provides information in relation to your local neighbourhood policing team, including crime maps, news and contact details.

Local Councils - www.gov.uk/find-your-local-council

This site can assist you in locating the local council for your area.

PNLD - www.pnld.co.uk

PNLD is a subscription based legal database of criminal law in England and Wales.

UK Legislation - www.legislation.gov.uk

This site provides free to access to UK legislation and revisions made to it.