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
18 episodes
Can You Attempt an Impossible Crime?
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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23:04
How Disorderly Can I Be, When Drunk?
In today's episode we are explaining the offence of being drunk and disorderly under Section 91 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967. We explain the definition, relevant case studies, and some real life examples. At the end of the episode ...
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10:22
Drug Laws Explained (England and Wales)
In today's episode we are explaining the offences of possessing, cultivating and supplying drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. We explain the definitions and classifications, and provide some real life examples of offences. At the end of ...
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23:02
Drunkenness is a Crime.
In today's episode we are explaining the offence of being drunk under Section 12 Licencing Act 1872. We explain the definition, relevant case studies, and some real life examples. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with...
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9:17
Stop and Search, What's Allowed? (Sec 1 - PACE - GOWISELY)
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 c...
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23:01
Do you have to give your Name and Address to the Police? (Antisocial Behaviour)
In today's episode we are explaining section 50 of the Police Reform Act 2002 when police can demand your name and address in England and Wales, including its definition and some real life examples. At the end of the episode we will also provid...
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7:36
Public Disorder, What Is It? (Sec 5, 4a, and 4)
In today's episode we are explaining sections 5, 4a, and 4 of the Public Order Act 1986. We explain the definitions, relevant case studies, and some real life examples. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledg...
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24:14
Legislation Creation and the Principles of Criminal Liability
In today's episode we are explaining the types of legislation and how it is proven that an individual's actions are against the law. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.Suppo...
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24:22
What is Theft?
In today's episode we are explaining Theft and Handling Stolen Goods, under the Theft Act 1968. We explain the definition, relevant case studies, and some real life examples. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check kn...
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23:29
Taking a Motor Vehicle or Other Conveyance Without Authority (TWOC or Joyriding)
In today's episode we are explaining the offences of Taking a Motor Vehicle or Other Conveyance Without Authority (TWOC or Joyriding) under the Theft Act 1968 and Interfering with Vehicles under the Criminal Attempts Act 1981. We wi...
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23:02
National Decision Model
In today's episode we are explaining how policing decisions are made using the National Decision Model, in our first Deep Dive Episode. In this episode we discuss the make up of the model, its sections, and show how it could be applied to an ex...
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23:03
Robbery, Blackmail, and Burglary
In today's episode we are explaining Robbery, Blackmail, and Burglary, under the Theft Act 1968, where we discuss the definition, relevant case studies, and some real-life examples. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some c...
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24:34
GBH - Check Knowledge Scenarios
In today's GBH check scenario podcast we will provide you with a situation example, a question, and then an explanation of the answer. If you want to test yourself, I suggest pausing the podcast after each question and making a note of your ans...
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4:06
GBH
In today's episode we are explaining GBH, Offences against the Person Act 1861. We discuss the definition, relevant case studies, and some real life examples.GBH Legislation can be found at:https://www.legislation.gov.u...
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8:41
Is Graffiti Criminal Damage? (Destroying or Damaging Property)
In today's episode we are explaining Destroying or Damaging Property under the Criminal Damage Act 1978. We discuss the definition, relevant case studies, and some real life examples, including graffiti.Criminal Damage Legislation can be...
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14:24