In today's episode we are explaining legislation designed to prevent possession of pointed or bladed articles under Section 139 and 139A of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, including its definition and some real life examples. 

At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.

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Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/33/contents 

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In today's episode we are explaining Police Powers of Stop and Search under Section 60 and 60AA of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 , including its definition and some real life examples. 

At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.

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Today's legislation can be found at: 

Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

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In today's episode we are explaining Police Powers of Arrest and Detention under  the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, including definitions and some real life examples. We will also explain some other arrest powers, away from PACE, and how long someone can be held.

At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.

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Today's legislation can be found at: 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/contents

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In today's episode we are explaining police entry powers under section 17 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), and the extent of searches thereafter. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions around use of force powers.

The legislation can be viewed at:  

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/17

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In today's episode we are explaining police search powers after arrest, including sections 18, 32, 54, and 55 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE). At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions around use of force powers.

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The legislation can be viewed at:  

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/18

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/32

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/54

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/55

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In today's episode we are explaining use of force powers, including Common Law, Section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967,  Section 117 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and Sections 76-78 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions around use of force powers.

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The legislation can be viewed at:  

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/4/section/76

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/58/section/3

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/117

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In today's episode we are explaining the Offence of Making Off Without Payment under section 3 Theft Act 1978. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.

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The legislation can be viewed at:  https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/31

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In today's episode we are explaining the Police Questioning Caution, as stated in Code C of the Police Codes of Practice. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.

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The Police Codes of Practice can be viewed at:  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/police-and-criminal-evidence-act-1984-pace-codes-of-practice 

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In today's episode we are explaining how crimes can be committed from attempting to commit an offence, under the Criminal Attempts Act 1981. We explain the definition, how far an attempts need to go before they cross over into a crime, and provide some real life examples and case studies of criminal attempts. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.

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Today's legislation can be found at: 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/47/section/1

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https://www.lawteacher.net/cases/r-v-shivpuri.php

https://www.lawteacher.net/cases/r-v-campbell.php

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