Introduction to Policing and Police Powers

by Jason-Lloyd; Leonard

• ISBN13: 9781859417058
• ISBN10: 1859417051
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781135337834
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2005-05-04
• Publisher: Routledge-Caven
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Summary

This book provides clear and comprehensive coverage of the policing system and police powers. Flow charts and diagrams are included to explain key areas as clearly as possible. It addresses the core elements of policing and police powers and the effects of the Human Rights Act 1998 on policing are discussed. This second edition has been revised and updated to take account of new legislation, case law and other developments in the area. It will be invaluable to students of constitutional law, criminal justice and civil liberties as well as practitioners needing a quick reference tool.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Table of Cases	ix
Table of Legislation	xiii
Introduction	xxi
The Development and Foundations of Modern Policing	1	(26)
Introduction	1	(1)
A Brief Historical Overview	2	(1)
The Structure of Policing in England and Wales	3	(5)
The Constitutional and General Legal Status of the Police	8	(9)
The `Extended Police Family'	17	(1)
Complaints Against the Police	18	(9)
Police Powers of Stop and Search	27	(34)
Introduction	27	(1)
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 ('Pace')	27	(2)
The Codes of Practice	29	(7)
Search Procedure	36	(1)
Searching of Persons	36	(4)
Vehicles	40	(1)
Further Search Procedures	41	(6)
More Recent Powers to Stop and Search Vehicles and Pedestrians	47	(9)
Some Miscellaneous Powers of Stop and Search	56	(5)
Police Powers of Arrest	61	(34)
Definition of `Arrest'	61	(16)
Arrest Procedure	77	(10)
Powers Under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998	87	(2)
Powers Under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003	89	(2)
`Any Person' Arrest Powers	91	(1)
Police Powers to Issue Fixed Penalties Under the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001	92	(3)
Police Powers of Entry and Search of Premises, and Seizure of Evidence	95	(34)
Introduction	95	(1)
Entry and Search by Warrant	96	(15)
Entry and Search Without Warrant	111	(11)
Police Powers of Seizure	122	(5)
Specific Powers of Seizure Under Other Statutes	127	(2)
Police Powers of Detention	129	(36)
Introduction	129	(1)
Designated Police Stations	129	(1)
The Custody Officer	129	(2)
The First Stages at the Police Station	131	(8)
Searches and Examination to Ascertain Identity	139	(2)
Detention Without Charge	141	(9)
Safeguards Regarding Vulnerable Persons	150	(5)
The Charging of Suspects and Subsequent Detention	155	(6)
Cautioning	161	(1)
Conditional Cautions	162	(3)
The Questioning and General Treatment of Detained Persons	165	(44)
Introduction	165	(1)
General Conditions of Detention	165	(1)
The Treatment of Detained Persons	166	(4)
The General Conduct of Police Interviews	170	(11)
Video Recording of Interviews	181	(2)
Confessions	183	(3)
Identification Procedures	186	(15)
Taking Forensic Samples From Suspects	201	(6)
Independent Custody Visitors	207	(2)
Policing by Civilians	209	(22)
Introduction	209	(2)
Civilians Given Police Powers	211	(20)
Policing and the Human Rights Act 1998	231	(10)
Introduction	231	(1)
The Human Rights Act 1998	231	(1)
Human Rights Under the Convention	232	(9)
Police Powers in the Future?	241	(6)
Appendices	247	(14)
Index	261