Police Law (Blackstone's Police Books)

by RichardCard (Author), JackEnglish (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.27

  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.

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $3.27

  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.