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Van Ek: conviction under s.12 of the Public Order Act for Breaching Conditions Imposed on Procession

In Van Ek & Jukes v Director of Public Prosecutions (16th January 2013) the Divisional Court dismissed the appeal of two protestors who were convicted of breaching conditions imposed on the route of a procession under s.12 of the Public Order Act 1986 (the POA). Van Ek and Jukes were participating in a march against […]

Analysis of the 2012 Regulations for Conduct and Performance and the Police Appeals Tribunal Rules

Aaron Rathmell has prepared a useful summary of changes to the Police (Performance) Regulations 2012, Police (Conduct) Regulations 2012 and Police Appeals Tribunals Rules 2012. You can find a copy of his 2012 Regulations Update here. The changes are due to come into effect on 22nd November 2012, following the election of the Police and Crime […]

James Berry’s evidence on PCCs cited in House of Commons Home Affairs Committee Report

5 May 2014 James Berry provided evidence to the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee on Police and Crime Commissioners’ (PCCs’) powers to suspend and remove Chief Constables and the role of Police and Crime Panels in scrutinising PCCs. His submission can be found here [insert link to attached document]. James’ evidence was quoted in […]