English and Welsh Police Law Explained

In this episode we are looking as the offence of Child Abduction under the Child Abduction Act of 1984 and the new offence of Detaining a Child Outside of the UK under the Crime and Policing Act of 2026. Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/37/contents https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/section/137

In today's episode we are looking at various legislations covering pornography, as well as the changes brought forwards by the Crime and Policing Act 2026. Other legislations include the Obscene Publications Act 1959, Protection of Children Act 1978, Criminal Justice and Immigration of Act 2008, and the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 . Today's Legislations: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/contents https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/7-8/66/contents https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/37/contents https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/4/contents https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/25/contents

In this episode we look at the different offences that make up Money Laundering including sections 327, 328, 329, and 340 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/contents

In this episode we look at offences under the Computer Misuse Act of 1990, specifically looking at hacking and unauthorsed computer access offences. Todays legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/18/contents

In today's episode we look at the final and most serious offences of the Public Order Act 1986, that of Rioting under section 1 and Violent Disorder under section 2. Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/64/contents

In this weeks episode we look at the more serious Public Order Act 1968 offence of affray, under section 3. You can find today's legislation at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/64/section/3

In this episode we look at how section 6 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 protects people in their own homes, from those outside. Todays legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/45/section/6

In this episode we look at the new legislation replacing the Vagrancy Act of 1824. That is section 11, trespassing with intent to commit criminal offence and 12 Arranging or facilitating begging for gain under the Crime and Policing Act 2026. Todays legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/contents

This episode explains the offence of serious wilful abuse or neglect of the power or responsibilities of the public office held. CPS guidance on this offence can be found at: https://www.cps.gov.uk/prosecution-guidance/misconduct-public-office

In today's episode we explore the College of Policing's Ethical Policing Principles, breaking down the principles that form the Code of Ethics, and are used alongside the guidance for ethical and professional behaviour in policing. The College of Policing Ethical Policing Principles can be found at: https://www.college.police.uk/ethics/code-of-ethics/principles

In today's episode we look at the legislation to protect victims of forced marriage. Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/12/contents

In today's episode we look into the recently introduced Crime and Policing Act 2026 and how section 134 changed legislation to deal with poisoning and spiking offences. Todays legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/section/134/enacted

In this weeks episode we look at legislation to protect people from domestic abuse under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/contents

In this weeks episode we look at legislation to protect people from harassment and stalking under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/40/contents

In this weeks episode we look at what police can and can't do in their general duties, by focusing on the Codes of Practice, defined in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/police-and-criminal-evidence-act-1984-pace-codes-of-practice

In this weeks episode we look at animal search and seizure powers under the Animal Welfare and Dangerous Dogs Acts. Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/65/contents https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/contents

In this weeks episode we look at dangerous dog offences under Section 1 and 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 Today's legislation can be found at:https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/65/contents

In this weeks episode we look at animal fighting offences under Section 8 of the Animal Welfare Act of 2006. The legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/section/8

In this weeks episode we look at animal cruelty offences under the Animal Welfare Act of 2006, starting with the offence of unnecessary suffering under section 4. The legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/section/4

In this weeks episode we look at PCSO Powers designated under section 38 Police Reform Act 2002. Discussing what PCSO's are allowed to do, and why this differs depending on the police force they work for. The legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/30/contents