Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
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
Statutory provisions that deal with public order offenses.
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
European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)
An international treaty to protect human rights and political freedoms in Europe.
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
Legislation that outlines the powers and responsibilities of police in England and Wales regarding the treatment of suspects.
Proportionality
A principle that ensures that police action does not exceed what is necessary to achieve a legitimate aim.
Public Order Act 1986
Legislation outlining specific offences related to inciting hatred based on race, religion, and sexual orientation.
Public Order Act 2023
Recent legislation related to public order and police powers.
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.