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Can you fight back if someone hits you UK?
In the UK, anyone can use reasonable force to protect themselves or others if a crime is taking place. This includes fighting back in self-defence if you’re attacked or tackling an intruder to the ground. If someone else is being attacked, you can use force to stop the assault and defend yourself in the process.
Do you have to give your name to the police UK?
You DO NOT have to give your name and address unless the officer points out an offence he / she suspects you have committed. However, not providing your details may lead to you being detained for longer. IF YOU’VE BEEN STOPPED BY A POLICE OFFICER…
Can a witness refuse to go to the police in Scotland?
Unlike a suspect, the police can’t require you, as a witness, to stay for questioning once you’ve provided your details. You can refuse to attend the police station and are free to leave if you wish. There is a code of stop and search in Scotland.
Can a situation be resolved without the police being present?
This sounds like a situation that could safely be resolved without police attendance by simply being an adult. Do you live in E&W or Scotland? If it’s the latter, the Police will attend and remove a person from your house. I’m E&W but from other comments it sounds like they will still show up if needed.
Can the police force you to take off your clothes?
The police do not normally have the power to require you to take off any clothing in public other than an outer coat, jacket, gloves, headgear or footwear. You may be asked to remove more clothing, but you can refuse.
What happens if you resist being searched by the police?
If you resist being searched in any of the circumstances described above, the police officer can arrest you. You can then be searched (using force if necessary). However, intimate searches, for example, an internal search, requires a warrant. A strip search is a search where more than an outer coat, jacket, gloves, headgear or footwear is removed.