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If you are caught illegally carrying a knife or a gun, even an imitation one you will be arrested and prosecuted. It is no excuse to say it was for your own protection or you were carrying it for someone else.

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Find out what breast ironing is, how to report it and where you can find help, information and support.

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Find out how we support victims and witnesses of crime, what your rights are and the guidelines of the Witness Charter and Victims' Code of Practice.

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What happens in a rape or sexual assault investigation, after the first steps and before a court case.

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Get help and advice if someone has shared, or is threatening to share, your intimate images or videos without your permission.

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What is intimate image abuse or 'revenge porn', how to protect yourself, how to report it and how to get help removing images.

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What will happen first after you report rape or sexual assault to us, including how soon you can expect us to get in back in touch.

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Find out how criminals try to persuade their victims to give money or valuables to couriers.

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