This well-respected and highly regarded book, now in its 10th edition, covers all areas of law and legal procedure which are of interest to police officers. Comprehensive and easy to understand, it is suitable for any reader, even those with no formal legal training. In addition, it will be of particular assistance to all those who are studying Criminal Law for the first time. The book also provides a good source of information for members of the public who wish to refer to a legal text written in an accessible way. Formerly known as Butterworth's Police Law, this edition has been fully updated and now includes discussion of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA), the revised PACE Codes of Practice, the Gambling Act 2005, the Terrorism Act 2006, the Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006, the Fraud Act 2006 and new traffic legislation. This is a practical and comprehensive volume for everyday use which is now accompanied by a useful companion website, with quarterly chapter updates.