English and Welsh Police Law Explained

In today's episode we look at the final and most serious offences of the Public Order Act 1986, that of Rioting under section 1 and Violent Disorder under section 2.Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/64/contents

In this weeks episode we look at the more serious Public Order Act 1968 offence of affray, under section 3.You can find today's legislation at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/64/section/3

In this episode we look at how section 6 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 protects people in their own homes, from those outside.Todays legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/45/section/6

In this episode we look at the new legislation replacing the Vagrancy Act of 1824. That is section 11, trespassing with intent to commit criminal offence and 12 Arranging or facilitating begging for gain under the Crime and Policing Act 2026.Todays legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/contents

This episode explains the offence of serious wilful abuse or neglect of the power or responsibilities of the public office held.CPS guidance on this offence can be found at: https://www.cps.gov.uk/prosecution-guidance/misconduct-public-office