How Crimestoppers works across the UK: call 0800 555 111 or use the online form to report a crime anonymously, what it can't take, rewards, Fearless for under-18s…
Tag: the law
Report Fraud (formerly Action Fraud): how to report fraud and what happens next
Report Fraud replaced Action Fraud in December 2025. How to report fraud in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (and Scotland), what to do first, what happens next and…
Non-molestation orders: what they are and how to apply (England and Wales)
A non-molestation order is a free family court order that stops someone you are connected to from abusing, harassing or threatening you. Who can apply, how to apply…
Personal alarms and rape alarms in the UK: are they legal and do they work?
Are personal alarms (rape alarms) legal in the UK, do they actually work, and how loud should one be? What police and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust advise, how…
Clare’s Law: what it is and how to apply (UK guide)
Clare’s Law lets you ask the police whether a partner has a history of domestic abuse. Who can apply, how it works step by step, how long it…
What to do if someone is stalking you in the UK: step by step
Stalking is a crime in every UK nation. How to recognise the pattern, keep evidence, report it and get protection, with the latest official figures and helpline numbers.
Is catcalling illegal in the UK? Street harassment law explained
Since 1 April 2026, intentionally harassing someone in public because of their sex is a specific crime in England and Wales, with up to two years in prison.…