Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Police powers, detention and evidence. This page identifies the source, related subject area and territorial scope; it does not claim every provision creates an offence or remains in force unchanged.
- Published scope
- England and Wales
- Subject collection
- Road offences, policing and criminal process
- Related principal Acts
- 5 in this collection
What this legislation is used for
Police powers, detention and evidence.
Frequently used legislation governing road offences, police powers, attempts and court procedure.
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Connected legislation in this subject area
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Road Traffic Act 1988
Dangerous driving, drink-driving and road duties
Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988
Prosecution and punishment of road offences
Criminal Attempts Act 1981
Attempting indictable offences
Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995
Scottish criminal procedure and sentencing powers
Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989
Northern Irish police powers and evidence