The Power of the Police

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2027.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU032214
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the powers and limitations of the police in relation to arrest, search and detention.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the statutory provisions relating to:

    •arrest,

    •search and

    •detention.

2

Understand the powers of the police in relation to public order and rights of assembly.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Evaluate the need for stop and search powers.

  • 2.2

    Analyse tensions between the individual’s right to assemble and the police’s duty to preserve order.

3

Be able to analyse the use of police powers.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse the effect of statutory provisions relating to arrest, search and detention drawing on two relevant cases.