Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (2022 c 32)

This Act, enacted in April 2022, represents a significant overhaul of existing law enforcement and judicial processes, seeking to enhance public security, streamline court procedures, and impose stringent penalties on criminal activities. It introduces comprehensive measures to address public order offences, including the restriction of protests and the criminalisation of disruptive behaviours. Additionally, it expands police powers for stop and search, reinforces protections for emergency workers, and introduces stringent sentencing guidelines for serious crimes. The Act aims to balance civil liberties with the need for effective law enforcement and robust judicial systems.

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Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (2022 c 32)

This Act, enacted in April 2022, represents a significant overhaul of existing law enforcement and judicial processes, seeking to enhance public security, streamline court procedures, and impose stringent penalties on criminal activities. It introduces comprehensive measures to address public order offences, including the restriction of protests and the criminalisation of disruptive behaviours. Additionally, it expands police powers for stop and search, reinforces protections for emergency workers, and introduces stringent sentencing guidelines for serious crimes. The Act aims to balance civil liberties with the need for effective law enforcement and robust judicial systems.

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Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (2022 c 32)

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