Police Reform Act 2002
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 that provides police community support officers with powers to search for and seize alcohol and tobacco.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
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Equality Act 2010
Legislation that protects against discrimination in the workplace and wider society.
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Legislation outlining the duties of employers to ensure workplace safety.
Independent custody visitors (ICVs)
Volunteers who check on the treatment of detainees during police custody.
Mental Health Act 1983 section 136
Legislation allowing the police to take individuals suffering from mental health crises to a place of safety.
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.