- Fully revised and up to date, containing reference to all recent legislative developments, particularly in relation to the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the Courts Act 2000 so far as they are in force.
- Covers new topical areas such as: evidence of bad character for both defendants & witnesses, prosecution appeals against acquittals, conditional cautions, role and function of lay justices and justices clerks and the jurisdiction of magistrates' and youth courts.
- The definitive source of information for the OSPRE(r) Police Promotions Examinations in England and Wales - endorsed by CENTREX, this book contains the relevant information on which candidates will be examined
- Written and developed for police officers by police officers - aimed squarely at the needs of the police
- Keynotes by authors break up statutory text and common law, providing clear and concise analysis of important areas
- Comprehensive cross-referencing with the other Blackstone's Police Manuals for ease of reference when considering subjects across other areas
New to this edition
- Updated to include the Civil Contingencies Act
Blackstone's Police Manuals are the leading police reference texts in the UK. In addition to being the only official study guides for the police promotion examinations in England and Wales, and a recognised text for police probationers, the Manuals have quickly established themselves as the definitive reference source for all who are involved in police law and procedure. Endorsed by the CENTREX for OSPRE(r) Part 1 Promotion Examinations, the Manuals have been written in consultation with police forces across England and Wales.
Blackstone's Police Manual Volume 2 : Evidence and Procedure, covers all aspects of evidence law and procedure from a police officer's perspective. The 2006 edition has been extensively revised to incorporate all recent legislative developments and a number of case decisions and changes in policy, particularly as a result of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the Courts Act 2003. Includes: evidence of bad character for both defendants & witnesses, prosecution appeals against acquittals, conditional cautions, role and function of lay justices and justices clerks and the jurisdiction of magistrates' and youth courts.
The Manuals are widely used in the professional development of police officers in a variety of roles, making them essential reading for anyone with an interest in police and criminal law. Whether you are a serving police officer or police trainer, a practitioner, advisor or researcher, Blackstone's Police Manuals 2005 are an essential purchase. The other three titles in this series are: Volume 1: Crime 2006, Volume 3: Road s Policing 2006 and Volume 4: General Police Duties 2006.
Contents
- PART I - THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
- 2.1 Sources of Law
- 2.2 The Courts
- 2.3 Parties to Criminal Cases
- 2.4 Summonses and Warrants
- 2.5 Bail
- 2.6 Court Procedure and Witnesses
- 2.7 Youth Justice
- 2.8 Youth Crime and Disorder
- 2.9 Sentencing
- PART II - THE LAW OF EVIDENCE
- 2.10 Evidence
- 2.11 Privilege and Public Policy
- 2.12 Similar Fact Evidence
- 2.13 Exclusion of Admissible Evidence
- 2.14 Disclosure of Evidence
- PART III - POLICE STATION PROCEDURE
- 2.15 Custody Officer's Duties
- 2.16 Identification
- 2.17 Interviews
- Covers new topical areas such as: evidence of bad character for both defendants & witnesses, prosecution appeals against acquittals, conditional cautions, role and function of lay justices and justices clerks and the jurisdiction of magistrates' and youth courts.
- The definitive source of information for the OSPRE(r) Police Promotions Examinations in England and Wales - endorsed by CENTREX, this book contains the relevant information on which candidates will be examined
- Written and developed for police officers by police officers - aimed squarely at the needs of the police
- Keynotes by authors break up statutory text and common law, providing clear and concise analysis of important areas
- Comprehensive cross-referencing with the other Blackstone's Police Manuals for ease of reference when considering subjects across other areas
New to this edition
- Updated to include the Civil Contingencies Act
Blackstone's Police Manuals are the leading police reference texts in the UK. In addition to being the only official study guides for the police promotion examinations in England and Wales, and a recognised text for police probationers, the Manuals have quickly established themselves as the definitive reference source for all who are involved in police law and procedure. Endorsed by the CENTREX for OSPRE(r) Part 1 Promotion Examinations, the Manuals have been written in consultation with police forces across England and Wales.
Blackstone's Police Manual Volume 2 : Evidence and Procedure, covers all aspects of evidence law and procedure from a police officer's perspective. The 2006 edition has been extensively revised to incorporate all recent legislative developments and a number of case decisions and changes in policy, particularly as a result of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the Courts Act 2003. Includes: evidence of bad character for both defendants & witnesses, prosecution appeals against acquittals, conditional cautions, role and function of lay justices and justices clerks and the jurisdiction of magistrates' and youth courts.
The Manuals are widely used in the professional development of police officers in a variety of roles, making them essential reading for anyone with an interest in police and criminal law. Whether you are a serving police officer or police trainer, a practitioner, advisor or researcher, Blackstone's Police Manuals 2005 are an essential purchase. The other three titles in this series are: Volume 1: Crime 2006, Volume 3: Road s Policing 2006 and Volume 4: General Police Duties 2006.
Contents
- PART I - THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
- 2.1 Sources of Law
- 2.2 The Courts
- 2.3 Parties to Criminal Cases
- 2.4 Summonses and Warrants
- 2.5 Bail
- 2.6 Court Procedure and Witnesses
- 2.7 Youth Justice
- 2.8 Youth Crime and Disorder
- 2.9 Sentencing
- PART II - THE LAW OF EVIDENCE
- 2.10 Evidence
- 2.11 Privilege and Public Policy
- 2.12 Similar Fact Evidence
- 2.13 Exclusion of Admissible Evidence
- 2.14 Disclosure of Evidence
- PART III - POLICE STATION PROCEDURE
- 2.15 Custody Officer's Duties
- 2.16 Identification
- 2.17 Interviews