Legal Terms
4 UK policing acronyms and terms in the "Legal" category.
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- CPSCrown Prosecution ServiceLegal
- The independent body responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police and other agencies in England and Wales.
- MAPPAMulti-Agency Public Protection ArrangementsLegal
- A framework for managing dangerous offenders in the community, involving police, prison, and probation services working together.
- PACEPolice and Criminal Evidence Act 1984Legal
- The primary legislation governing police powers of stop and search, arrest, detention, investigation, and the treatment of detained persons.
- RIPARegulation of Investigatory Powers ActLegal
- The legislation governing the use of covert surveillance, informants, and interception of communications by law enforcement agencies.