PC2S052 - Maintaining Law and Order: Policing, Duties, and the Law 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PC2S052
Module Title: Maintaining Law and Order: Policing, Duties, and the Law
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Policing and Criminology
Faculty Sub Group: Policing
Module Leader: Carwyn Evans
Module Team: Daniel Welch, Helen Martin
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module: N/A
HECOS codes:
HECOS Code Weighting:

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

This module aims to empower students to critically analyse complex legislation within the framework of police practices, procedures, and duties. Students will also interpret and relate current and new legislation to police practice and procedures. Students will further develop knowledge, confidence and competence in application of law as a tool for problem solving.

Content Summary

This module will cover a range of roads policing content including specific legislation applicable when dealing with typical road policing incidents:

 

Legislative and Police Duties including:

 

·       Criminal Justice Act 1988

·       Offences involving offensive weapons

·       Possession of firearms offences

·       Public Order Act 1986 ; offences related to public order, riots, and violent protests

·       Powers to disperse public assemblies

·       Terrorism Act 2000; Definition of terrorism-related offences; Stop and search powers related to terrorism

·       Serious Crime Act 2015; Offences related to participation in serious crime

·       Gang injunctions and prevention orders

·       Protection of children and young persons

·       Offences related to child exploitation and abuse

·       Sexual Offences Act 2003; Offences related to sexual assault and exploitation

·       Protection of individuals from sexual harm

·       Misuse of Drugs Act 1971; Classification of controlled substances, Powers related to drug offences

·       Firearms Act 1968; Regulation of firearms and ammunition; Offences related to possession and use of firearms Act 1988.

·       Offences related to unauthorised access to computer systems; Unauthorised modification of computer material

·       Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014; Powers related to dispersal of groups causing anti-social behaviour; Injunctions to prevent nuisance and annoyance

 

 

Road Policing:

 

·       Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986

·       Road Traffic Act 1988

·       Highway Act 1835, 1980 and 1988

·       Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

·       Explain roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in police pursuits

·       Examining the role of ethics and discretion in the decision-making process relating to roads policing offences.

·       Review the core policing functions and strategies relating to policing the roads

·       Examining the correlation between dealing with typical road policing incidents and reducing casualties according to Government performance targets.

·       Understanding the more prevalent criminal activity facilitated by the road network, and how this can be disrupted by effective policing of the roads.

·       Examining the fundamental principles, legislation and powers related to conducting investigations of serious road-related incidents.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 12
Tutorials 24
Independent Study 84
Directed Study (including online independent learning) 80
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key UK legislation relevant to role and duties to police officers.
LO2 Apply knowledge and legal frameworks to practical cases, showcasing the ability to make informed decisions within the bounds of the law.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Assessment Time-constrained assessment (Onsite) 1 In class test to include multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, scenario cases, which assess students' knowledge of key legislation, regulations, and procedures relevant to road policing. 120 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Time-constrained assessment (Onsite) 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP) (2018). [online] Available at: https://www.app.college.police.uk/ [Accessed 27 Jun. 2018].

 

College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP) (2019). [online] Available at: https://www.app.college.police.uk/

 

Connor, P., Johnston, D., Hutton, G., McKinnon, G. and Watson, J. (2019). Blackstone's Police Manuals Set. Oxford, Oxford University Press.

 

Harfield, C (2018) Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook: Practice And Procedure. Oxford, Oxford University Press.

 

Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). (2019). Death and serious injuries. Available at: https://policeconduct.gov.uk/research-and-learning/key-areas-work/death-and-serious-injuries

 

National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) Policing the Roads Strategy (2018). [online] Available at: http://library.college.police.uk/docs/appref/Policing-our-Roads-Together-partners-copy.pdf

 

Ormerod, D et al (2018). Blackstone's Criminal Practice. Oxford, Oxford University Press

 

Smart, H and Watson, J (2018). Blackstone's Police Q&As Set. Oxford, Oxford University Press.

 

Smart, H., and Watson, J (2019). Blackstone's Police Q&A 2019: Volume 3: Road Policing. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

 

Watson, J (2019). Blackstone's Police Manual 2019: Volume 3: Road Policing. Oxford: Oxford University Press.