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The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. Children are treated differently from adults, are dealt with by youth courts and sent to special secure centres for young people.
It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
The police's power of arrest and your rights - procedures, identification, reasonable force
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Work out if you’re old enough or have the right kind of licence to tow a trailer from different kinds of vehicle
Read the key learning from our trial of age verification technology to protect children from harm in the sale of alcohol.
Protecting staff, passengers and property on public transport: police roles, CCTV and witness evidence use, tools to restrict anti-social acts
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