English and Welsh Police Law Explained
A Podcast where we investigate specific English and Welsh criminal legislation.
We undertake research to define the laws, discuss case studies, and provide real life examples, so that you don't have to.
English and Welsh Police Law Explained
Stop and Search, What's Allowed? (Sec 1 PACE 1984 - GOWISELY)
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In today's episode we are explaining Police Powers of Stop and Search under Section 1 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, including its definition and some real life examples. We will also explain how someone preventing a search may commit the offence of Assaulting a Constable under section 89 of the Police Act 1996, or Common Assault and Battery under Section 1 of the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018.
At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.
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Today's legislation can be found at:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/contents
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/23/section/1
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/16/section/89
Some helpful summaries can be found at: https://www.lawteacher.net
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