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Procedural Justice

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.

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Definition

An approach that emphasizes fairness in the processes that resolve disputes and allocate resources.

This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.

college.police.uk/app/stop-and-search/professional

Related terms

Code of Ethics

Ethical policing principles and Guidance for ethical and professional behaviour as specified by the College of Policing.

GOWISELY

Framework for officers to explain the reasons for a search, including Grounds, Object, Warrant, Identity, Station, Entitlement, Legal power, and You.

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.