Help and Advice

You should find a lot of information on this web site which is helpful and good advice. Much of it is grouped together in a section called Advice Centre. Please remember that F.A.C.T. is a voluntary organisation and does not claim to be expert in legal matters. We are not lawyers and do not provide legal advice.  If you have been falsely accused you should always consult a lawyer experienced in this field. If you do not know one we may be able, depending on where you live, to recommend one.

Essentially F.A.C.T. provides information and support. We do this in accordance with our advice and representation policy, via a telephone helpline and through our publications and newsletter. We also operate a support programme for those in prison, and their families and act as a signpost to other resources.

We are always happy to respond to requests for advice and assistance no matter how minor or serious the allegation is. Priority is always given to our members. You can find details about us in our membership pack or by completing a membership form

Many of those who contact us for support have not been subject to police investigation, and some may have been interviewed by the police and released without charge. Many will have been suspended by their employers and need help in understanding what this involves, and how this might affect them in the future.

F.A.C.T. also support individuals (and their families) throughout any court appearances and will provide support during 'appeals'/ Where appropriate we try and maintain public interest in those cases where the person has been wrongly convicted, and offer support to those who have completed their sentences.