Naturally, the police service is as subject to the rule of law as any individual member of our society; arguably, since it is responsible for enforcing the criminal law, it must remain, unquestionably, within its ambit.

It is important that the courts ensure that the police act within the remit of their powers; however, it is imperative that the public are also aware of the standard of conduct expected from police officers, and the extent to which those officers may impinge upon their own rights as law-abiding citizens (or not, as the case may be, for the same rules apply to law breakers, too).

Ark Group’s new Police Powers report is researched and written specifically for the criminal and civil practitioner. It is essential reading for the criminal practitioner as it pinpoints possible breaches or abuse of police powers, thus enabling the practitioner to apply for important prosecution evidence to be excluded. Equally important, for the civil practitioner it highlights opportunities where breaches of power may result in actions for false imprisonment, false arrest, etc.

Recent changes to the general remit of police powers
The extent of police powers, and the manner in which those powers may be exercised, has particular topical importance given the increases in those powers over the past few years, most notably in respect of terrorist activities. This Report provides extensive analysis of the recent changes to the general remit of police powers, including the changes made to the powers of arrest, together with in-depth guidance for practitioners on spotting breaches of those powers and ensuring that the rights of their clients are not infringed.

The purpose of this book is to remind practitioners of the common law and statutory powers available to the police. It is a comprehensive analysis of the law that surrounds these powers and provides you with an invaluable resource in protecting your clients and their rights.

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