Support when dealing with police
Guidance for children and adults who may need an appropriate adult, an interpreter or help communicating.
Guidance and tools
Help with disability, mental health or communication
Find guidance about asking for support in police custody, court, prison and probation. You do not need to disclose personal information to use these links.
Find support at your stage
Prepare for a police interview
Find information about legal advice and support during an interview.
Support when giving evidence
Find information about communication, accessible formats and help at court.
Support as a defendant in court
Find guidance about participation and explaining support needs.
Healthcare and support in prison
Find guidance about healthcare, mental health, rights and complaints.
Help to take part in probation
Find guidance about communication, appointments and asking for support.
Other ways to get help
Support after a crime
Find services and ways to ask for the support you need.
Find legal help
Choose an advice or legal aid route.
Accessible information and website help
Ask for information in another format or report an accessibility problem.
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