Crime and Disorder Act 1998
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
An Act aimed at reducing crime and enhancing community safety.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
An Act that addresses issues of anti-social behaviour and gives police new tools.
Command considerations table for gold, silver, bronze
A framework that provides guidance for the command structure in POPS incidents.
Human Rights Act 1998
Legislation which provides a framework for the protection of individual rights in the UK.
Licensing Act 2003
An Act that regulates the licensing of activities including the sale of alcohol.
Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987
An order concerning the regulation of public order in Northern Ireland.
Public Order Act 1986
Legislation outlining specific offences related to inciting hatred based on race, religion, and sexual orientation.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.