An understanding of the Police and Criminal Evidence act, how it is used to ensure the proper and controlled investigation of crime and suspects, and in particular the meaning of the act regarding the rules when dealing with searches of property and suspects. The range of professions to which PACE applies and how this places limitations on their profession. Understand the main points of law within the act and how PACE is used to safeguard the rights of an individual, and to ensure any investigation is carried out in a proper and effective manner, regarding the use of potential evidence from witnesses, victims, and suspects alike. Understand the use of PACE when dealing with the rights and rules appertaining to persons in custody. Discuss the changes/additions to the Act to respond to changes in Society etc.

Module Handbook. Lecture and tutorial room equipped with means to fulfil the teaching strategies (power point and other visual presentations facilities, OHP, white board etc.)
Blackboard VLE

Minimum

Blackstone's 'Policing manuals' Oxford press 2006
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Martin Oxford dictionary of law 2001
Huxley Binns R Unlocking legal learning 2005
Herring J Criminal Law - Text cases and Materials 2004

End of module test (2h) based on short answer questions (all learning outcomes)

Formative Assessment:
Short summative tests will be offered in tutorial sessions after weeks 4 and 8 of lectures to provide formative assessments towards the end of module test.

12 x 1h lectures to present the information combined with 12 x 1h tutorial session to discuss the outcomes from the lectures and related further reading. Non contact independent study will involve further reading, especially of the Police and Criminal Act 1984 to reflect on its content and changes since its inception. Independent study time will revise for the examination.

Must have studied:
SCS82125-1 Introduction to Policing
or
SHS82106-1 Introduction to Forensic Science
or
SHS821004-1 Crime Scene Investigation