This section tells you about cottaging, cruising & the law, keeping safe when cruising and what to do if you are a victim of a crime. Produced with support from the Pink Triangle Trust
Cruising And Cottaging
Cruising grounds are open spaces where men look for consensual sex with other men,
What Should You Be Careful Of?
Be as discreet as possible to avoid attracting attention. For example, use secluded areas, but not anywhere that might be overlooked from a road or path, particularly during daylight hours.
Cottaging And The Law
It is against the law to have sex in a public toilet and you risk being arrested for cottaging regardless of whether you are being discreet or not.
Action By The Police
Police guidelines on cruising grounds advise that the police should only respond to complaints from the public and not mount proactive operations to stop men cruising.
What If You’re Arrested?
If you’re found cottaging or having sex in a public place where you could be seen by others, you risk being arrested.
Your Safety
Some cruising grounds are safer than others and you should look out for warnings posted on sites such as Squirt.
Reporting An Incident
If you or someone else is attacked it’s important to tell someone about what has happened so you can get help and alert others to the danger.
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