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Not necessarily. For a first time, police often use a community resolution or diversion. A youth caution is recorded but not automatically shown on DBS checks. Ask for a free solicitor and an appropriate adult before agreeing to anything.
If you're under 18 and arrested or interviewed, police must try to get a parent, carer or other appropriate adult. If home isn't safe, tell the police, a teacher or Childline.
Holding drugs for someone is possession and may be treated as intent to supply. Being asked to hold or move drugs is also a sign of exploitation, and victims are treated as victims. You can talk anonymously.
Yes. Schools in England can search for prohibited items, including drugs, following rules on who searches and witnesses, and may involve parents or police.
Yes. Heads can suspend or permanently exclude for drug incidents. Parents can request a review of a permanent exclusion.
Legally, giving cannabis to anyone, even free, counts as "supply" — maximum 14 years.
The FSA advises under-18s not to take CBD, and some products contain THC.[43]
Asking for help is a health matter, not a police matter. FRANK is confidential, and young people's drug services don't report you for asking. If you feel unsafe, contact Childline or Samaritans now.
Yes. The age of criminal responsibility is 10 in England, Wales and NI, and 12 in Scotland. Children are usually dealt with out of court.
General information, not legal advice. For your situation: a solicitor (free at the police station), Release or Citizens Advice.
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