PACE: A Practical Guide to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Blackstone's Practical Policing) - Softcover

Ozin, Paul; Norton, Heather; Spivey, Perry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199289239 ISBN 13: 9780199289233

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2006

Synopsis

This book provides practical guidance on what remains the single most important statutory basis for police duties and powers in England and Wales, the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and its Codes of Practice. The law is explained in a clear, informative and accessible manner. With the aid of flow-charts and practical case studies, the book gives excellent guidance on how the procedures and requirements of the Act apply to common every day scenarios facing police officers and other persons charged with the investigation of offences. It alerts the reader to common problems and offers tips for dealing with them whilst also taking account of significant changes in this body of law introduced by the new Codes of Conduct and recent legislation including the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005. Although the emphasis is on practical guidance, the relevant legal principles and the most important case law are digested and summarised. The book includes the full text of the Act, as amended and the latest version of the Codes of Practice which were implemented on 1st January 2006. This is an essential reference source which the busy police officer or legal practitioner cannot afford to be without.

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About the Author

Heather Norton is a Barrister at 23 Essex Street. She specializes in criminal law and associated, regulatory and disciplinary proceedings.

Paul Ozin is a barrister at 23 Essex Street, the Chambers of Charles Miskin QC, specialising in criminal law and associated civil, regulatory and disciplinary proceedings. Perry Spivey is Detective Inspector within the Metropolitan Police, Directorate of Professional Standards. He has over 30 years experience as a police officer and has extensive experience in both uniform and detective roles. He is a Senior Investigating Officer and holder of the police long service and good conduct medal. He has been commended on three occasions for detective ability and leadership.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199289239
• ISBN 13: 9780199289233
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 560