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Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984
- Section 1 - Power of constable to stop and search persons, vehicles, etc.
- Section 3 - Duty to make records concerning searches.
- Section 17 - Entry for purpose of arrest, etc.
- Section 18 - Entry and search after arrest.
- Section 19 - General power of seizure, etc.
- Section 24 - Arrest without warrant: constables.
- Section 24A - Arrest without warrant: other persons.
- Section 27 - Fingerprinting of certain offenders.
- Section 31 - Arrest for further offense.
- Section 32 - Search upon arrest.
- Section 54 - Searches of detained persons.
- Section 55 - Intimate searches.
- Section 117 - Power of constable to use reasonable force.
Misuse of Drugs Act (MODA) 1971
- Section 4 - Restriction of production and supply of controlled drugs.
- Section 5(2) - Possession of controlled drugs.
- Section 5(3) - Possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.
- Section 23 - Powers to search and obtain evidence.
- Section 24 - Power of arrest.
Road Traffic Act 1988
- Section 1 - Causing death by dangerous driving.
- Section 4 - Driving or being in charge when under influence of drink or drugs.
- Section 6 - Power to administer breath tests.
Public Order Act 1986
- Section 1 - Riot.
- Section 4 - Fear or provocation of violence.
- Section 5 - Harassment, alarm or distress.
Public Order Act 2023
- Section 1 - New regulations on protests and assemblies.
Offences against the Person Act 1861
- Section 18 - Wounding with intent.
- Section 20 - Grievous bodily harm.
- Section 47 - Assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Offensive Weapons Act 2019
- Section 1 - Prohibition on certain types of weapons.
Criminal Damage Act 1971
- Section 1 - Destroying or damaging property.
Police Reform Act 2002
- Section 50 - Requirement to give name and address.
Firearms Act 1968
- Section 16 - Possession of firearm with intent to endanger life.
Criminal Justice Act 1988
- Section 139 - Offence of having an article with blade or point in public place.
Terrorism Act 2000
- Section 41 - Power to arrest without warrant.
Theft Act 1968
- Section 1 - Definition of theft.
- Section 8 - Robbery.
Police Act 1996
- Section 89 - Assaults on constables.
Sexual Offences Act 2003
- Section 1 - Rape.
- Section 9 - Sexual activity with a child.
Criminal Law Act 1967
- Section 3 - Use of force in making arrest.
Mental Health Act 1983
- Section 2 - Admission for assessment.
- Section 3 - Admission for treatment.
Protection from Harassment Act 1997
- Section 1 - Prohibition of harassment.
- Section 2 - Offence of harassment.
Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Section 4 - Best interests.
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
- Section 1 - Unlawful interception.
Prevention of Crime Act 1953
- Section 1 - Prohibition of offensive weapons.
Computer Misuse Act 1990
- Section 1 - Unauthorised access to computer material.
Animal Welfare Act 2006
- Section 4 - Unnecessary suffering.
Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981
- Section 1 - Forgery.
Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004
- Section 7 - Fire-fighting.
Malicious Communications Act 1988
- Section 1 - Sending letters etc. with intent to cause distress or anxiety.
Coronavirus Act 2020
- Section 51 - Powers relating to potentially infectious persons.
Criminal Attempts Act 1981
- Section 1 - Attempting to commit an offence.
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
- Section 59 - Public spaces protection orders.
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
- Section 3 - Keeping dogs under proper control.
Fraud Act 2006
- Section 2 - Fraud by false representation.
Bribery Act 2010
- Section 1 - Offences of bribing another person.
Online Safety Act 2023
- Section 1 - Duties of care for online platforms.
Football (Offences) Act 1991
- Section 2 - Throwing missiles at spectators or on the field of play.