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English and Welsh Police Law Explained

by Steven Barber

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In today's episode we are looking at various legislations covering pornography, as well as the changes brought forwards by the Crime and Policing Act 2026. Other legislations include the Obscene Publications Act 1959, Protection of…
Money Laundering (Proceeds of Crime Act 2002)

October 20, 2026 · 16 min

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October 13, 2026 · 18 min

In this episode we look at offences under the Computer Misuse Act of 1990, specifically looking at hacking and unauthorsed computer access offences. Todays legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/18/contents
Rioting and Violent Disorder (Sec 1 and 2 Public Order Act 1986)

October 6, 2026 · 12 min

In today's episode we look at the final and most serious offences of the Public Order Act 1986, that of Rioting under section 1 and Violent Disorder under section 2. Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legis…
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September 29, 2026 · 12 min

In this weeks episode we look at the more serious Public Order Act 1968 offence of affray, under section 3. You can find today's legislation at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/64/section/3

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September 22, 2026 · 12 min

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Begging and Trespassing with Criminal Intent (11 - 12 Crime and Policing Act 2026)

September 15, 2026 · 15 min

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September 8, 2026 · 19 min

This episode explains the offence of serious wilful abuse or neglect of the power or responsibilities of the public office held. CPS guidance on this offence can be found at: https://www.cps.gov.uk/prosecution-guidance/…
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September 1, 2026 · 17 min

In today's episode we explore the College of Policing's Ethical Policing Principles, breaking down the principles that form the Code of Ethics, and are used alongside the guidance for ethical and professional behaviour in policing. The…
Forced Marriage (Section 121 Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014)

August 25, 2026 · 8 min

In today's episode we look at the legislation to protect victims of forced marriage. Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/12/contents
Poisoning and Spiking ( Section 134 Crime and Policing Act 2026)

August 11, 2026 · 15 min

In today's episode we look into the recently introduced Crime and Policing Act 2026 and how section 134 changed legislation to deal with poisoning and spiking offences. Todays legislation can be found at: https://www.leg…
Domestic Abuse (Domestic Abuse Act 2021)

August 4, 2026 · 17 min

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About the show

A Podcast where we investigate specific English and Welsh criminal legislation. We undertake research to define the laws, discuss case studies, and provide real life examples, so that you don't have to.