English and Welsh Police Law Explained

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 we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's legislation can be f...

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 podcast in its first year.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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 end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's leg...

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 also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's legislation can be found at...

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 will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's legislation can be found a...

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 we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's legislation can be f...

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 examples.  At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/24676...

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 knowledge scenario questions. You can find these rights and Code C of the Codes of Practice 1984 at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6580543083ba3...

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 check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.go...

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.  At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/sup...

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 check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov....

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 will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's legislation can be...

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 we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's legisl...

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 episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's legislation can b...

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 of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's legisl...

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 end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's l...

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 will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support  Today's legislation can be found...

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, and how long someone can be held. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Support page: https://www...

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 scenario questions around use of force powers. The legislation can be viewed at:   https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/17 If you'r...

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 scenario questions around use of force powers. Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support The legislation can be viewed at:   https://www.leg...

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 Immigration Act 2008. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions around use of force powers. Support page: https://www.buzzs...

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: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support The legislation can be viewed at:  https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/31 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support The Police Codes of Practice can be viewed at:  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/police-and-criminal-evidence-act-1984-pace-...

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 provide some real life examples and case studies of criminal attempts. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenari...

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 searched. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions. Our Blog: Please visit our blog page at eaw...