English and Welsh Police Law Explained

English and Welsh Police Law Explained

A Podcast where we investigate specific English and Welsh criminal legislation. We undertake research to define the laws, discuss case studies, and provide real life examples, so that you don't have to.

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June 24, 2025 23 mins

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In today's episode we are explaining Police Powers of Stop and Search under Section 1 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, including its definition and some real life examples. We will also explain how someone preventing a search may commit the offence of Assaulting a Constable under section 89 of the Police Act 1996, or Common Assault and Battery under Section 1 of the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Off...

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In today's episode we are explaining section 50 of the Police Reform Act 2002, including its definition and some real life examples. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenarios questions.


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Section 50 PRA 2002 can be found at: 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/30/section/50 


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In today's episode we are explaining sections 5, 4a, and 4 of the Public Order Act 1986. We explain the definitions, relevant case studies, and some real life examples. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenarios questions.


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Public Order Legislation can be found at: 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/6...

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In today's episode we are explaining the types of legislation and how it is proven that an individual's actions are against the law. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenarios questions.

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Theft Legislation can be found at: 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/60/section/1

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May 28, 2025 23 mins

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In today's episode we are explaining Theft and Handling Stolen Goods, under the Theft Act 1968. We explain the definition, relevant case studies, and some real life examples. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenarios questions.


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Theft Legislation can be found at: 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/60...

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In today's episode we are explaining the offences of Taking a Motor Vehicle or Other Conveyance Without Authority (TWOC or Joyriding) under the Theft Act 1968 and Interfering with Vehicles under the Criminal Attempts Act 1981. 

We will discuss the definitions, explain relevant case studies, and provide you with some real-life practical examples and check knowledge questions. 


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May 14, 2025 23 mins

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In today's episode we are explaining how policing decisions are made using the National Decision Model, in our first Deep Dive Episode. In this episode we discuss the make up of the model, its sections, and show how it could be applied to an example.

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Some of the legislations discussed can be found at:

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/11...

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April 27, 2025 24 mins

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In today's episode we are explaining Robbery, Blackmail, and Burglary, under the Theft Act 1968, where we discuss the definition, relevant case studies, and some real-life examples. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenarios questions. 

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Legislation can be found at: 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/60/sect...

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April 21, 2025 4 mins

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In today's GBH check scenario podcast we will provide you with a situation example, a question, and then an explanation of the answer. If you want to test yourself, I suggest pausing the podcast after each question and making a note of your answer before listening on to the explanation.

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April 21, 2025 8 mins

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In today's episode we are explaining GBH, Offences against the Person Act 1861. We discuss the definition, relevant case studies, and some real life examples.


GBH Legislation can be found at:

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/24-25/100/section/18

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/24-25/100/section/20 


Some helpful summaries, used in the research for this podcast can be found at:

https://www.l...

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In today's destroying or damaging property check scenario podcast we will provide you with a situation example, a question, and then an explanation of the answer. If you want to test yourself, I suggest pausing the podcast after each question and making a note of your answer before listening on to the explanation.

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In today's episode we are explaining Destroying or Damaging Property, Criminal Damage Act 1978. We discuss the definition, relevant case studies, and some real life examples.

Criminal Damage Legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/48 

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https://www.mortons-solicitors.co.uk/lawful-excuse-what-are-the-considera...

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In this trailer we explain the set up for the podcast, how we will go about explaining the legislation and what you can expect.

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