This section details various Acts, and offences and common laws that are commonly used by Police officers.
The Police Legislation is updated frequently to keep you informed with the new laws in the UK.
Police Information aim is to raise awareness of the range of health and safety legislation that applies to workplaces in Great Britain. It has been created to:
- help users discover specific legislation that applies to their industry.
- explain how to trace and obtain Acts and regulations.
- provide links to organisations that can offer advice and guidance on legislation
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The resources below is to provide a quick and easy point of reference for police practitioners who want to find out about the legislation.
A Selection of important UK Acts and Information
Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c.33)
Criminal Justice Act 2003
Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000
Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001
Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995
Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995
Data Protection Act 1998
Human Rights Act 1998
Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Private Security Industry Act 2001
Police Act 1996
Police Publications and Related Information
Police Reform Act 2002
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
The Police (Scotland) Regulations 2004
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
Road Traffic Act 1988
Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22)
Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (c.53)
Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
Terrorism Act 2000
The Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2004
The Police (Conduct) Regulations 2004
Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999
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