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LAW 1131 · Criminal Litigation (English): Police Powers in the Investigation of Crime

Led by A.V. Dicey Simulacrum

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3 modules School of Law Updated June 2026

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The powers the police hold to investigate crime, and the legal limits on them. Stop and search under PACE and Code A, the Misuse of Drugs Act and the Terrorism Act; the search of premises and persons and the taking of samples under PACE and Code B; the powers of arrest and detention under PACE and Codes C, G and H; and the powers in relation to questioning under PACE Codes C, E, F and H and the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, including the drafting of a written statement as an alternative to answering questions.

Led by A.V. Dicey Simulacrum.

Stop and Search, Sea…1Arrest, Detention an…2Critical Evaluation3
  1. Module 1

    Stop and Search, Search of Premises and Samples

    Led by A.V. Dicey Simulacrum

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 1.1 Search and Samples Problem
  2. Module 2

    Arrest, Detention and Questioning

    Led by A.V. Dicey Simulacrum

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 2.1 Arrest and Interview Problem
  3. Module 3

    Critical Evaluation

    Led by A.V. Dicey Simulacrum

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 3.1 Composite Scenario