Police Law

by Richard Card (Author), Jack English (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.25

  This well-respected and highly regarded book, now in its 10th edition, covers all areas of law and legal procedure which are of interest to police officers. Comprehensive and easy to understand, it is suitable for any reader, even those with no formal legal training. In addition, it will be of particular assistance to all those who are studying Criminal Law for the first time. The book also provides a good source of information for members of the public who wish to refer to a legal text written in an accessible way. Formerly known as Butterworth's Police Law, this edition has been fully updated and now includes discussion of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA), the revised PACE Codes of Practice, the Gambling Act 2005, the Terrorism Act 2006, the Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006, the Fraud Act 2006 and new traffic legislation. This is a practical and comprehensive volume for everyday use which is now accompanied by a useful companion website, with quarterly chapter updates.

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $3.25

  Now in its eleventh edition, this well-respected and highly regarded book covers all areas of law and legal procedure which are of interest to police officers. Formerly known as Butterworth's Police Law, this edition has been fully revised and updated to include updates to the Fraud Act 2006, the Criminal Justice & Immigration Act 2008, the Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide Act 2008, the Road Safety Act 2006, the Sexual Offences Act 2003, the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, and case law in relation to PACE. The book's Terrorism section has also been expanded to include updates to detention periods and references to the Counter-Terrorism Bill (detailing full uses of DNA, post-charge questioning of suspects and foreign travel orders banning convicted terrorists from travelling overseas). New information on the powers available to PCSOs has also been added to this edition. Comprehensive and easy to understand, it is suitable for any reader, even those with no formal legal training. In addition, it will be of particular assistance to all those who are studying Criminal Law for the first time. The book also provides a good source of information for members of the public who wish to refer to a legal text written in an accessible way. This is a practical and comprehensive volume for everyday use which is accompanied by a useful companion website, with quarterly chapter updates.