What happens if you refuse to give the police your name UK?

If you refuse to provide your name, address, date and place of birth and nationality after you have been told by the police why they have stopped to question you this refusal is an offence you could be arrested and charged for. You can refuse to attend the police station and are free to leave if you wish.

What is classed as harassment UK?

This advice applies to England Print. Harassment is unwanted behaviour which you find offensive or which makes you feel intimidated or humiliated. It can happen on its own or alongside other forms of discrimination.

Can police track your phone calls UK?

WHAT INFORMATION COULD THE POLICE GET FROM YOUR PHONE? The UK police have a machine that can download your phone data without a warrant in a matter of minutes. Using this machine, officers are able to access deleted data, including messages sent to the phone by other people.

What happens when you call 999 in the UK?

Call 999 (or 112 – the emergency service number for the UK and the rest of Europe). When you call 999, a BT operator answers your call and asks – Emergency, which service do you require? Fire, Police or Ambulance? In a medical emergency, you should ask for an ambulance.

What happens if you call 999 for an ambulance?

Why: the ambulance service can inform other relevant emergency services such as the fire brigade and police. Dialling 999 doesn’t necessarily mean an ambulance will be dispatched. If you arrive at hospital by ambulance this doesn’t mean you will be seen first.

What are some 999 calls that you should never have made?

A recent campaign by the Metropolitan police revealed calls to 999 that people should never have made, including: – On New Year’s Day, a woman called police to wish them a Happy New Year. – 10 March: a female called police to demand that a female taxi driver come and pick her up.

How do I contact the 999 emergency services by SMS?

If you cannot make voice calls, you can contact the 999 emergency services by SMS text from your mobile phone. You will only be able to use this service if you have registered with emergency SMS first. Text ‘register’ to 999. You will get a reply – then follow the instructions you are sent.