Buch, Englisch, 1224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm
Buch, Englisch, 1224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm
ISBN: 978-0-19-928405-4
Verlag: Oxford University Press
Comprehensive and straightforward coverage of police law and procedure
- Updated to include discussion of; The Licensing Act 2003; the Sexual Offences Act 2003; the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003; the Criminal Justice Act 2003; and revision of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act Codes of Practice.
- Clear structure and extensive use of cross-referencing ensures ease of use and readability
- An excellent source of information for members of the public wishing to refer to an easily accessible legal text
New to this edition
- Updated to include discussion of; The Licensing Act 2003; the Sexual Offences Act 2003; the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003; the Criminal Justice Act 2003; and revision of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act Codes of Practice.
Formerly known as Butterworth's Police Law, this new ninth edition, now published by Oxford University Press, covers all areas of law and legal procedure which are of interest to police officers. This well-respected and highly regarded book is comprehensive and easy to understand, and is suitable for any reader, even those without formal legal training. In addition, it will be of particular assistance to all those who are studying Criminal Law for the first time. Police Law meets the reference needs of thousands of police officers, and provides an excellent source of information for members of the public wishing to refer to a legal text written in an accessible way. It is a practical volume for everyday use which police officers and others working and studying in this area will find invaluable.
This edition has been fully updated to include coverage of an extensive range of legislative changes and developments. New to this edition, coverage of the following:
Reviews
- 'The wealth of Jack English's experience should amply state his suitability to produce a book on Police Law, a book which I have never been without since it replaced Moriarty, known to generations of Police officers. Highly recommended.' -Rob Jerrard, Police Journal
Contents
- Preface
- Table of Statutes
- 1 General Principles
- 2 Elements of Criminal Procedure
- 3 Police Powers
- 4 Police Questioning and the Rights of Suspects
- 5 Treatment, Charging, and Bail of Detained Persons
- 6 Identification Methods
- 7 The Law of Evidence
- 8 The Police
- 9 Traffic: General Provisions
- 10 Use of Vehicles
- 11 Control of Vehicles
- 12 Public Service Vehicles
- 13 Goods Vehicles
- 14 Lights and Vehicles
- 15 Traffic Accidents
- 16 Driving Offences
- 17 Drinking or drug-taking and Driving
- 18 Children and Young Persons
- 19 Licensed Premises, Licensed Persons, Clubs, Places of Entertainment, and Offences of Drunkeness
- 20 Betting, Gaming, and Lotteries
- 21 Aliens
- 22 Animals, Birds, and Plants
- 23 Game Laws
- 24 Firearms
- 25 Explosives
- 26 Railways
- 27 Pedlars, Vagrancy, and Dealers
- 28 Non-fatal Offences Against the Person
- 29 Disputes
- 30 Homicide and Abortion
- 31 Public Order Offences Other Than Those Related to Sporting Events or Industrial Disputes
- 32 Public Order Offences Related to Sporting Events and Those Connected with Industrial Disputes
- 33 Sexual Offences, Child Abduction and Kidnapping
- 34 Offences Relating to Prostitution, Obscenity, and Indecent Photographs
- 35 Drugs
- 36 Theft and Related Offences, Robbery, and Blackmail
- 37 Criminal Damage
- 38 Burglary
- 39 Offences of Fraud and Corruption
- 40 Handling Stolen Goods and Related Offences
- 41 Forgery and Counterfeiting
- 42 Preventive Justice
- Index
Zielgruppe
Primary market is police officers, sergeant's and inspector's Part 1 candidates, the Citizen's Advice Bureau and students studying criminal law to A-Level or first degree standard.
Secondary market is clerks to the Justices.
