The powers conferred upon the police are not widely understood. The study of these police powers forms a significant part of many law courses. This book should prove helpful to a wide readership, including new members of the police service, and those studying civil liberties and constitutional law. The commentary is supported by diagrams in order to promote better understanding of the subject.

First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This book provides clear and comprehensive coverage of the policing system and police powers. This second edition has been revised and updated to take account of new legislation, case law and other developments in the area.

Quasi-Policing provides an insight into the increasing use of civilians performing police and other public protection duties. Civilians are now significantly involved in airport security, the escorting of prisoners, court security, the management and security of custodial institutions, the execution of certain arrest warrants and the security of the Channel Tunnel. These security operatives have been given special powers under statute including specific powers to search persons, enter premises, search property and to temporarily retain certain articles. available to civilians directly employed by police authorities. The 2002 Act also enables private security companies to contract out escort officers and detention officers to police forces. The distinction between public policing and the private security sector will be even harder to identify. performing public protection duties. It then describes the powers and duties of civilians who are part of the extended police family under the Police Reform Act. Anomalies in these legal provisions are identified and discussed. Private Security Industry Act 2001, and Part 4, Chapter 1 and Schedules 4 and 5 of the Police Reform Act 2002. reference for the Police Service, the Prison Service, criminal lawyers, local authorities, and students on criminal law, criminal justice and human rights courses.

The Criminal Appeal Act 1995 has significantly changed the way in which criminal appeals will be dealt with in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its wide-ranging provisions affect not only proceedings in the appellate courts but are also directed towards the creation of the Criminal Cases review Commission, due to become operational during late 1996.

There has been a substantial growth in the application of company law, partly due to the prevailing economic and general business environment. This book examines issues such as company securities, capital and insider dealing. It should be of use to students on degree and equivalent courses, as well as proving helpful to those in the wider business community.

The law of the European Union continues to increase in complexity, importance and momentum, and is having an increasing effect on the lives of every person living in Britain. This book provides a focus on subjects such as the supremacy of EC Law and free movement of persons, and includes charts and diagrams in order to make what is often a complex subject more approachable.

There has been a substantial growth in the application of company law, partly due to the prevailing economic and general business environment. This book examines issues such as company securities, capital and insider dealing. It should be of use to students on degree and equivalent courses, as well as proving helpful to those in the wider business community.

The law relating to the British constitution is both complex and far-reaching, with future reforms having an increasing effect on every person living in Britain. This book aims to promote better understanding of a complex subject and to cover administrative law and judicial review.

Although there is controversy surrounding the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, it is a wide-ranging piece of legislation. This guide is intended for legal professionals who require quick reference to the provisions of the 1994 Act.

Although there is controversy surrounding the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, it is a wide-ranging piece of legislation. This guide is intended for legal professionals who require quick reference to the provisions of the 1994 Act.

The powers conferred upon the police are not widely understood. The study of these police powers forms a significant part of many law courses. This book should prove helpful to a wide readership, including new members of the police service, and those studying civil liberties and constitutional law. The commentary is supported by diagrams in order to promote better understanding of the subject.