Evidence and Procedure: v. 2

Blackstone's Police Manuals are the leading police reference texts in the UK. In addition to being the only offical study guides for the police promotion examinations in England and Wales, and a recognised text for student police officers, the Manuals have quickly established themselves as the definitive reference sources for all who are involved with police law and procedure. The Manuals have been written in consultation with police forces across England and Wales, and are endorsed by the National Policing Improvement Agency, for OSPRE Part 1 Promotion Examinations. Blackstone's Police Manual Volume 2: Evidence and Procedure: 2009 covers all aspects of evidence law and procedure from a police officer's perspective. It has been fully revised and updated for 2009 with new case law and legislation, including the revised PACE Codes of Practice A-E 2008, and updates to the Police and Justice Act 2006 and the Criminal Justice Act 2003. This book also includes 'Achieving Best Evidence' guidance on interviewing victims and witnesses and using special measures. The Manuals continue to be the most accessible, relevant, and focussed revision materials for Promotion Examinations.The Manuals are widely used in the professional development of police officers in a variety of roles, making them essential reading for anyone with an interest in police and criminal law.
Whether you are a serving police officer or police trainer, a practitioner, advisor, or researcher, Blackstone's Police Manuals 2009 are an essential purchase. The other three titles in the series are: Volume 1: Crime 2009, Volume 3: Road Policing 2009 and Volume 4: General Police Duties 2009.