So you were arrested for protesting and the authorities have decided to charge you with an offence: what happens next? Being prosecuted can be a …
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The disclosure and barring service (DBS) is primarily used by employers to check whether potential employees have criminal convictions. Some jobs can request that …
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This briefing deals with the risks to someone’s immigration status if they get into trouble at a demonstration. First, it is important to remember that …
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The covid-19 regulations allow for fixed penalty notices to be issued to any one who they consider is breaking the regulations (see …
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NOTE: we are only able to help with arrests following protest or actions. For any other reason please contact a solicitor directly. It might …
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NOTE: we are only able to help with arrests following protest or actions. For any other reason please contact a solicitor directly. Hearing that …
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Being arrested and held in police custody is unpleasant. People often appreciate being met by a friendly face when they are released. This is a …
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If someone has been arrested they may be released on police bail or they may have been charged with …
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We believe in the importance of mutual support in enabling sustainable activism. It’s easy to go from action to action without taking time to reflect …
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Don’t panic! Just remember our key advice: Make “NO COMMENT” to all questions.
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Our phoneline can only answer questions about bail where it regards to a protest context. Please do NOT call us for other questions …
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Please write a witness statement as soon as possible after the event. If you’re a witness to something that’s happening right now, please stop reading …
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