Applied Law for Police Officials

Product Details:
Author(s):
Joubert, C
Year Published:
2018
Edition
5th Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
Police officials under the Constitution are responsible for upholding the law and protecting South African citizens. Applied Law for Police Officials aims to give police officials the knowledge and understanding that will equip them to do so. In order to investigate crime effectively and to gather evidence that will enable the prosecuting authorities to secure convictions after following due process of law, police officials must be familiar with the fundamental elements of criminal law, criminal procedure and the law of evidence. In Applied Law for Police Officials, these elements are explained and discussed in the context of a Constitution that endorses the importance of human rights.
This fifth edition of the textbook has been updated with the latest case law and is also enhanced to reflect the most recent attempts by Parliament to curb criminal behaviour. New topics, such as offences related to essential infrastructure, organised crime, human trafficking and cybercrime, have been introduced and are explained in a manner that is practical and will benefit police officials of all ranks and levels of experience.
Content
Introduction to South African law and criminal prosecution
Policing powers and responsibilities
General elements of an offence
Inchoate crimes, participation and special forms of liability
Crimes endangering the constitutional structures or the economy
Crimes against the person
Property crimes
Crimes against the administration of justice
Crimes against the community
Overview of the criminal justice process
Initiating the investigation
Arrest, detention and the use of force
Bail as a method of release
General methods of obtaining evidence
Alternative methods of obtaining evidence and information
The law of evidence: An introduction
Types of evidence
Privilege
Irrelevant and unreliable evidence
Evaluating evidential material
Addendum
Interest / Benefit to
Police officials
Justice officials
Lecturers and students at police colleges
Parties interested in policing