PAUSE BEFORE PRESSURE MAKES THE DECISION
Being asked to carry, store or pass something on can put you in a difficult position. You do not have to handle pressure alone. Speak with a trusted adult or a specialist support service. If there is immediate danger, call 999.
THE FACTS OF A CASE MATTER
This draft does not set out penalties or advise on an individual case. Drugs law depends on the substance, what happened, age and other circumstances. Read the official GOV.UK source and ask a solicitor for case-specific advice.
SUPPORT COMES BEFORE JUDGEMENT
If someone is threatening you or making you feel that you owe them, tell a trusted professional. Do not send details of alleged offences through an ordinary community form. Childline can help under-19s explore safe support options.
OFFICIAL SOURCES.
Qualified legal review has not taken place.
WHEN AN OFFER CHANGES
Someone may offer help or a sense of belonging and later use threats, pressure or an alleged debt to control you. If you feel trapped, speak with a trusted adult or safeguarding professional. You do not have to explain everything in a public space.
A SAFER NEXT STEP
Avoid confronting someone who is threatening you. Ask for help making a safer plan. Immediate danger: call 999. Under-19s can contact Childline on 0800 1111.
LEGAL SUPPORT IS INDIVIDUAL
Coercion and exploitation can be relevant to a legal case, but the position depends on the circumstances. This unreviewed page cannot promise an outcome or defence. A solicitor can advise on your situation.
OFFICIAL SOURCES.
Qualified legal review has not taken place.
WHAT WE’LL EXPLORE.
- When does an offer become pressure?
- Who can help if you feel trapped?
- Why does individual legal advice matter?
A MOMENT TO THINK.
You can think about what would help you, without sharing a personal experience. No answer is required.