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.
Episodes
41 episodes
Voyeurism - Peeping Tom - Section 67 Sexual Offences Act 2003
In today's episode we are explaining another of the serious sexual offences under the Sexual Offences Act of 2003, Section 67, Voyeurism. Breaking down the definition and providing some real life examples. At the end of the episode ...
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Explained - A Recap of Police Powers
In this last episode of the year, we have created a scenario, with check knowledge questions throughout, to check your understanding on the use of day-to-day powers of English and Welsh Police. Thank you all for your support on this...
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Section 69 - Intercourse with an Animal
In today's episode we are explaining another of the serious sexual offences under the Sexual Offences Act of 2003, Section 69, Intercourse with an animal. Breaking down the definition and providing some real life examples. At the en...
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Serious Sexual Offences Explained, Section 4
In today's episode we are explaining another of the most serious sexual offences under the Sexual Offences Act of 2003, Section 4. Breaking down the definition and providing some real life examples. At the end of the episode we will...
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9:29
Serious Sexual Offences Explained, Section 3
In today's episode we are explaining another of the most serious sexual offences under the Sexual Offences Act of 2003, Sections 3. Breaking down the definition and providing some real life examples. At the end of the episode we wil...
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10:12
Serious Sexual Offences Explained, Sections 1 and 2
In today's episode we are explaining two of the most serious sexual offences under the Sexual Offences Act of 2003, Sections 1, and 2. Breaking down their definitions and providing some real life examples. At the end of the episode ...
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Offensive Weapons - Can they be carried in public?
In today's episode we are explaining legislation designed to prevent possession of offensive weapons in public under the Prevention of Crime Act 1953 and Section 141 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, including definitions and some real life exa...
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11:55
In Police Station Custody? What Are Your Rights?
In today's episode we are explaining the Code C rights of a detainee, at a police station after arrest, building on the information provided in the arresting episode.At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check know...
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12:37
Where Can't I Smoke?
In today's episode we are explaining legislation on smoking in smoke free places under section 7 of the Health Act 2006 including definitions and some real life examples. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some ...
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9:18
Nuisance on NHS Premises. Yes it's a Criminal Offence.
In today's episode we are explaining legislation on causing a nuisance or disturbance on an NHS premises was created under sections 119 and 120 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, including definitions and some real life examples....
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11:16
Fraud Offences Explained
In today's episode we are explaining legislation on the different types of fraud, under the Fraud Act 2006, including definitions, case-law and some real life examples. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some ch...
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What is ABH?
In today's episode we are explaining Assault occasioning Bodily Harm (ABH) offences under Section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 , including definitions, case law, and some real life examples.At the end of the episode we ...
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11:16
Common Assault: From Threat to Thump
In today's episode we are explaining Common Assault offences of 'Threatening Assault and Battery' under Section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, including definitions, case law, and some real life examples.At the end of the episode w...
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12:50
Is Wasting Police Time a real offence?
In today's episode we are explaining legislation on concealing offences and giving false information under Section 5 of the Criminal Law Act 1967, including definitions, case law, and some real life examples. At the end of the episo...
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10:21
Protesting, What's Allowed Under the Public Order Act 2023?
In today's episode we are explaining legislation designed to prevent serious disorder at protesting events under Sections 1 to 9 of the Public Order Act 2023, including definitions and some real life practical examples. At the end o...
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12:28
Knife Crime Offences Explained: Sections 139 & 139A
In today's episode we are explaining legislation designed to prevent possession of pointed or bladed articles under Section 139 and 139A of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, including its definition and some real life examples. At the ...
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Stop and Search Without Suspicion. What's allowed? (Section 60 CJPO 1994)
In today's episode we are explaining Police Powers of Stop and Search under Section 60 and 60AA of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 , including its definition and some real life examples. At the end of the episode we w...
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Arrested or Detained? What's Allowed? (Section 24 PACE 1984)
In today's episode we are explaining Police Powers of Arrest and Detention under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, including definitions and some real life examples. We will also explain some other arrest powers, away from PACE, ...
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Crossing the Threshold: Police Powers of Entry (Section 17 PACE 1984)
In today's episode we are explaining police entry powers under section 17 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), and the extent of searches thereafter. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge s...
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What are the rules on police searching after arrest? ((Inside and outside of police custody) 18, 32, 54, and 55 PACE 1984)
In today's episode we are explaining police search powers after arrest, including sections 18, 32, 54, and 55 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE). At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scen...
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Defending Yourself, How Much Force is Legal and Reasonable?
In today's episode we are explaining use of force powers, including Common Law, Section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967, Section 117 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and Sections 76-78 of the Criminal Justice and Immigratio...
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24:32
Can you Steal a Service? (Section 3 Theft Act 1978)
In today's episode we are explaining the Offence of Making Off Without Payment under section 3 Theft Act 1978. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.Support page:
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10:22
You do not have to say anything, but it may... What does this actually mean?
In today's episode we are explaining the Police Questioning Caution, as stated in Code C of the Police Codes of Practice. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.Support page:
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Can You Attempt an Impossible Crime? (Section 1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981)
In today's episode we are explaining how crimes can be committed from attempting to commit an offence, under the Criminal Attempts Act 1981. We explain the definition, how far an attempts need to go before they cross over into a crime, and prov...
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9:26
When can the Police Stop and Search for Drugs? (Sec 23 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971)
In today's episode we are explaining police search powers under section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. We explain the definition, where searches can take place, and provide some real life examples of information that must be given to those...
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