EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 23 MIN
Stop and Search, What's Allowed? (Sec 1 PACE 1984 - GOWISELY)
from English and Welsh Police Law Explained · host Steven Barber
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 (Offences) Act 2018.At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/support Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/contentshttps://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/23/section/1https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/16/section/89Some helpful summaries can be found at: https://www.lawteacher.net Send us Fan MailSupport the show
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Stop and Search, What's Allowed? (Sec 1 PACE 1984 - GOWISELY)
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