Ask the Police

23/10/2026

👮 We have a dedicated Q&A listing the non-emergency contact details for all police forces in England and Wales.

🔗 Click to find out more: https://www.askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=a1ee5a34-47ae-f011-bbd3-7ced8d6ca76e

22/10/2026

👮 I think my friend/partner has been arrested and is in the cells, how can I find out?

The police are not allowed to inform anyone that a person has been detained without their express permission (unless the person in custody is a juvenile).

🔗: https://www.askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=49b7df64-0eb9-ed11-b596-002248016b7f

21/10/2026

🚗 If your car has been broken into, here's what you should do:

Report the crime to your local police - most forces now have the facility to report it online.

🔗 Click here for more information: https://www.askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=3cff62b1-1184-ec11-8d21-6045bd0f03e3

20/10/2026

🚘 If you acquire 6 or more penalty points within 2 years of passing your first driving test you will automatically have your licence revoked.

🔗 Click the link for more information: https://www.askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=b18401ab-5ed0-ec11-a7b5-6045bd0fc6b5

19/10/2026

👥 Are you aware of ?

Clare's Law provides you with a 'right to ask' if you may have any concerns that your partner or ex-partner, has a history of domestic abuse.

🔗 Click the link for more information: https://www.askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=92f69ad0-0c29-ed11-9db2-6045bd0e726f

18/10/2026

📢 Anti-Slavery Day 2026

Anti-Slavery Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the fact over 49.6 million people in the world today, and an estimated 122,000 people in the UK, are trapped in conditions of modern slavery.

Anti-Slavery Day takes place every year on 18th October. At Hope for Justice, we will be hosting a week of events and campaigns (12th – 18th October) to mark Anti-Slavery Day 2026.

16/10/2026

👮 My child has been arrested and they are under 18, what is the procedure?

When a child aged 17 or under has been arrested, the custody officer must (where they are able) find out who is responsible for the welfare of the child.

🔗Find out more here: https://www.askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=6c5dce17-0fb9-ed11-b596-002248016b7f

16/10/2026

🗞️ Victims of abuse to be better supported by their community

Government launches campaign to help everyone know how to Respond to disclosures of abuse with people urged to "Listen.Believe.Support."

Government launches campaign to help everyone know how to Respond to disclosures of abuse with people urged to

15/10/2026

🗞️ New courts in the north to help women break the cycle of reoffending

Hundreds of vulnerable women will be better supported to break the cycle of reoffending for good through the expansion of crime-cutting Intensive Supervision Courts (ISCs).

Hundreds of vulnerable women will be better supported to break the cycle of reoffending for good through the expansion of crime-cutting Intensive Supervision Courts (ISCs).

15/10/2026

📰 Victims to receive clearer communication on charging decisions to help them feel better informed and supported.

Learn about the Crown Prosecution Service, what we do, how we work, our senior leaders and where we sit in the criminal justice system.