This section tells you about the law and how it applies to cottaging and cruising. It gives suggestions on keeping safe and what to do if you are a victim of a crime whilst cottaging or cruising. It also gives some suggestions on what to do if you experience problems with the police or others [...]
Cruising And The Law
Cruising grounds are generally to open spaces where men look for consensual sex with other men, such as parks, heaths and lay-bys. These are sometime referred to as public sex environments (PSEs).
Cottaging And The Law
Cottaging is looking for/having sex in a toilet available for use by members of the public including toilets in the street, shops, leisure centres and other public transport venues such as train stations.
Your Safety
Criminals sometimes target people when they are cottaging and cruising because they believe that they are less likely to tell anyone about what has happened to them, including the police.
Safety Tips When Cottaging and Cruising
It’s unlikely that you will encounter any trouble while cruising or cottaging. However, the following are some basic tips to consider minimising the risk or responding to an incident.
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