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- Carry an offensive weapon (such as a knife or gun)
- Own a gun without a licence from the police
- Use or sell drugs, such as cannabis, cocaine, amphetamine or heroin
- Have sexual intercourse with someone under 16, even if they consent (agree)
- Carry out acts of violence or abuse against other people, including family members
- Have sexual intercourse without consent (this is rape)
- Drive a car without a driving licence, tax or insurance
- Drive a car if you are over the legal alcohol limit
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Sex is legal if both people consent and they are both over 16 years old, whether they are a man and woman or a same sex couple. Women have the same rights as men so they must consent (agree) to having sexual intercourse. A man can be charged with rape or assault if he forces a woman against her will into a sexual act. This also applies if the man and woman are married. Even kissing or touching someone without his or her agreement can count as assault. Boys and girls under the age of 16 years are seen as children, so sex with people under the age of 16 is considered child abuse and carries severe penalties. Sex with a girl under 13 can carry a life sentence in prison even if she agrees. Lesbian and gay relationships are lawful in the UK. If you face harassment or are attacked because of your sexuality you should report it to the police. |
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- Alcohol can only be purchased legally by persons aged 18 years or over.
- In licensed premises (e.g. pubs and nightclubs), alcohol can only be consumed by persons aged 18 years or over, except 16 & 17 year olds, when beer, wine or cider is consumed with a ‘table meal’.
- No one may drink alcohol in public where there is a designated ‘Alcohol-free Zone’.
- It is against the law for staff at any licensed premises to sell you alcohol if you are drunk.
- You could be arrested if you are drunk and disorderly in public.
- It is against the law to use, possess or supply any controlled drugs (e.g. cannabis, heroin and cocaine).
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Suffolk Police have a guide about the requirements for driving in the UK for migrant workers, asylum seekers and other foreign nationals. |
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The police have a role in ensuring that people behave in an acceptable way in public places. Behaving in a way that causes distress or alarm to another person is unacceptable.
Some examples of unacceptable behaviour are:
- People may find it intimidating to be stared, whistled or shouted at or followed.
- It is against the law to use offensive, threatening or abusive words or behaviour.
- It is against the law to assault anyone.
- It is against the law to drop litter.
- It is against the law to vandalise property e.g. by drawing graffiti on walls.
- Begging is against the law.
- Do not urinate or spit in public.
- Do not touch or fondle people without their permission. Do respect others’ personal space.
- Do not make insulting or sexual comments.
If you break the law you could be arrested. If you are convicted you could receive a large fine, be deported or even go to prison.
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