Young Peoples' Legals
Welcome to young peoples' legals from mosshaselhurst.
Here we aim to provide outline advice on day to day issues that may affect young people.
If you have any issues that you feel we may provide outline advice about throughout this section that could be of use to young people in general - please submit them to youngpeopleslegals@mosshaselhurst.com
Question: I seem to get nuisance phone calls. What's the best way for me to handle them?
Young peoples' legals advises: Immediately the call has finished dial 1471, this will provide the callers number (unless this has been withheld). Note down the number if it has not been withheld and detail the date and time of the call.
With or without the number you should then contact your telephone service provider and seek their help. They will have procedures and advice that may even involve them contacting the local Police.
Question: I am aware of youths riding around the local streets on motorbikes without wearing helmets. How can I inform the authorities without running the risk of being targeted myself?
Young peoples' legals advises: The local Police will deal with these individuals and are usually in a position of strength if they can be identified. Do not be afraid to contact the police with known names, detailed addresses and the whereabouts of the bikes. The Police will understand your reluctance to be made known and will be grateful for your assistance.
If you are not aware of the identity of the individuals, provide the best descriptions of them that you can. Also try to note down the time and make of bikes if you are able.
Question: Some people I know regularly drive dangerously. I have seen them driving too quickly and driving after having taken alcohol.
Young peoples' legals advises: Firstly do not get into a car with people that drive dangerously or drink and drive. Even if they seem to be having fun you are putting yourself at risk if you are a passenger in a car where the driver is drunk and is showing off. You may even be seen to be party to the act.
If you are aware of this behaviour becoming a routine with certain people, then in the interests of others, you should consider informing the Police.
Question: Someone I know of has a vicious dog that is being used menacingly. What should I do?
Young peoples' legals advises:The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 provides that it is an offence for a dog to be dangerously out of control in a public place.
For an owner to be prosecuted, the dog does not need to be in a public place, but simply for the animal to either bite someone or to put someone in fear.
If you believe any of the above to be true of the people that you are aware of, you must call The Police.
Certain breeds of fighting dog such as a Pitbull Terrier may only be owned by people over 21. Additionally, these dogs have to be walked on a lead and wear a muzzle in public places.
If you are bitten or attacked by a dog, immediately seek medical attention and then contact the police. The detail of the incident should also be reported to the local authority dog warden.
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