Advice and Information

Do I have to talk to the police? What if I need help communicating? What are my rights as a disabled person?

How should the police treat us? What are the standards of professional behaviour? Do the police have to investigate all crime?

What can I complain about? How can I make a complaint?

How can non-disabled people be allies to disabled protesters? How can we make it easier for disabled people to protest?

What does accepting a police caution mean? What is a conditional caution? Will a caution show up on your criminal record?

What practical things can we do before attending a protest? How do I communicate my access needs? What if I’m kettled and I’m disabled?

What rights do disabled people have to protest? Can the police take my equipment at a protest? What can we do if the police break the law?

What powers have the police used to arrest anti-monarchy protesters? Can you lawfully protest against the monarchy? When can the police lawfully arrest you? What are your rights if you are arrested?

Can a police officer search a pupil on school property? Can a teacher search a pupil? Are metal detectors allowed at the school gates? Who can be an appropriate adult?

Can a teacher confiscate a pupil’s phone? How long can they confiscate it for? Are the police allowed to confiscate a pupil’s phone?

Can police officers just walk into a school? What are Safer Schools Police Officers? Can a police officer put a student in detention?