Laws & Rights

Everyone has to follow laws, but everyone also has rights. Find out more about the law and your rights.

It can be quite difficult knowing what to do if you see a crime, are the victim of a crime, or think you may have committed a crime.

Are you being treated unfairly, maybe at school/college/university, in work or in the community?

It is important to know your ‘Entitlements’ and equally know what your own responsibilities are as a young person.

For more information and advice, check out the sub sections below.

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Victim Support
Independent, free and confidential, practical help and emotional support to help victims, their families and friends cope with crime, also witnesses attending court. Drop-in: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
t: Answering Machine: 08456 121 900
a: Newport City Branch, 192 Commercial Road, Newport Gwent NP20 2PP.
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Youth Offending Service
The Newport Youth Offending Service (Y.O.S.) Work with young people aged 10 - 17 who become involved in the criminal justice system, from the point of arrest to through care (post custodial license).
t: (01633) 292911.
a: The Helyg Centre, Ringland Circle, Newport, South Wales, NP19 9PJ
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