The law
It's important that you understand the law relating to you, and are aware of the consequences if you break the law.
In this section, you will find information the law relating to drugs and alcohol, and information on what happens if you break the law and are arrested. Even if you are suspected of breaking the law, you still have the right to be treated with respect.
Although we have provided some information about the law on this site, there are other organisations that can provide you with more advice and information.
Citizens Advice has many years experience of providing advice and information on the law. They have a section on their website especially for young people. Click here to go to Citizens Advice
The Site.org is a young people's site that has lots of useful information about the law. Click here to go to The Site
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A-Z of sex
Have you heard a word or phrase lateley that's got you confused? Look at our A-Z of sex and see if you can find out a bit more.
Drinking alcohol
Find out about the law when it comes to alcohol here.
Drugs
All drugs involve risks and side-effects, but there are special risks in combining drugs with sex that you should know about.
Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception can be used to help prevent an unwanted pregnancy up to five days after sex. Find out more on this page.
Exploitation
Sexual exploitation is when a young person is being used for sex by someone who promises them something in return - perhaps housing or money. It's dangerous, illegal and always wrong.
Find your nearest service
Find your nearest young people's service, family planning clinic or sexual health service here. Plus, information on which service might be the best one for you to look for.
Having sex for the first time
If you've never had sex, it's natural that you'll feel a bit anxious about your first time. But it's important that you don't feel pressured into sex and that you know you can say "no" any time. Find out more here.
Making a complaint
If you're not happy with your care or treatment, you have the right to make a complaint. Find out how to complain here.
My rights
Everyone has rights. You have the right to get all the information you need so that you can make informed choices about what’s right for you.
Types of contraception
There are lots of methods of contraception...bet you can't name them all! Click here to find out more.
Types of STIs
This is where you can find detailed information on individual infections like chlamydia, herpes, genital warts and gonorrhoea, and find out how to treat them.
Useful links
Useful web links and places to get help and advice.
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