This is the second post in a series of BLOGS to explicate the mysteries of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. The first post was concerned with the basic legal justification for detention in custody and the timescales of detention without charge. This post covers the various intricacies that apply to those detained — […]

If you’re a police officer, you can probably stop reading already – this one is not really for you! Now, if you’re a dummy … no, sorry: if you’re a mental health professional, then this is more-or-less at your request, whether or not you realise it. Incidentally, I don’t think you’re a dummy at all […]

Today has seen media coverage about Taser use after Freedom of Information applications by the Justice Gap: it takes us again into the difficult and extremely sensitive debate about the use of this controversial item and makes us focus more specifically on the complex area of mental vulnerability. As ever, there is stuff to note […]