Legislation Guides
Criminal Justice Act 1988
This act covers various aspects of criminal justice, including sentencing, evidence, and procedure.
Learn more about CJA 1988Crime and Disorder Act 1998
This act introduced measures to prevent crime and disorder, including Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs).
Learn more about CDA 1998Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA)
SOCPA provides powers to combat serious organized crime and reforms police powers.
Learn more about SOCPA 2005Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
This act strengthens the law on domestic violence and provides better protection for victims.
Learn more about DVCVA 2004The Bail Act 1976
This act governs the system of bail in criminal proceedings in England and Wales.
Learn more about Bail Act 1976Licensing Act 2003
This act regulates the sale and supply of alcohol, entertainment, and late-night refreshments.
Learn more about Licensing Act 2003Coroners and Justice Act 2009
This act reforms the coroner system and addresses various criminal justice matters.
Learn more about CJA 2009Theft Act 1968 and 1978
These acts define theft and related offenses in England and Wales.
Learn more about Theft ActsSerious Crime Act 2015
This act strengthens powers to tackle serious and organized crime.
Learn more about SCA 2015Modern Slavery Act 2015
This act addresses slavery, servitude, forced labor, and human trafficking.
Learn more about Modern Slavery Act 2015Extradition Act 2003
This act governs extradition procedures between the UK and other countries.
Learn more about Extradition Act 2003Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
This act aims to protect civil liberties and reduce state intrusion.
Learn more about Protection of Freedoms Act 2012Serious Organized Crime and Anti-Terrorism Act 2005
This act enhances powers to combat serious organized crime and terrorism.
Learn more about SOCAT 2005Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019
This act updates and strengthens counter-terrorism legislation.
Learn more about CTBSA 2019Weapons Act 1996
This act regulates the possession and use of weapons in the UK.
Learn more about Weapons Act 1996Protection from Harassment Act 1997
This act provides protection against stalking and harassment.
Learn more about Protection from Harassment Act 1997Counter-Terrorism Act 2008
This act enhances powers to gather and share information in the fight against terrorism.
Learn more about CTA 2008Environmental Protection Act 1990
This act regulates pollution control and waste management.
Learn more about EPA 1990Crime Prevention Orders
This covers various orders such as ASBOs and CBOs used to prevent criminal behavior.
Learn more about Crime Prevention OrdersThe Housing Act 1988
This act governs housing tenure and the rights of landlords and tenants.
Learn more about Housing Act 1988Environmental Crime Regulations
These regulations cover various environmental offenses and their enforcement.
Learn more about Environmental Crime RegulationsInternational Criminal Court Act 2001
This act incorporates the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court into UK law.
Learn more about ICC Act 2001Money Laundering Regulations 2017
These regulations set out measures to prevent the use of the financial system for money laundering or terrorist financing.
Learn more about Money Laundering Regulations 2017Bribery Act 2010
This act reforms the criminal law of bribery to provide for a new consolidated scheme of bribery offences.
Learn more about Bribery Act 2010Communications Act 2003
This act regulates the UK communications industry, covering telecommunications and broadcasting.
Learn more about Communications Act 2003Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) Regulations 2000
These regulations allow businesses to monitor communications under certain circumstances.
Learn more about Telecommunications Regulations 2000Additional Resources
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