The Role of the Police as a Public Authority

Angela King; Annabelle James

doi:10.4324/9781003492948-5

The Role of the Police as a Public Authority

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Personal liberty is one of the hallmarks of a free society in that citizens should be able to live their lives free from arbitrary interference by the state. Additionally, it is important to ensure that any public protection mechanisms in place are exercised proportionately. This chapter will consider the role of the police as a public authority when investigating crime and maintaining public order while ensuring that the rights of citizens under the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms 1950 and the Human Rights Act 1998 are adequately protected.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Introduction to Professional Policing
Subtitle of host publication	Examining the Evidence Base
Editors	Ruth McGrath, Ian Pepper
Publisher	Routledge
Chapter	4
Number of pages	17
Edition	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9781003492948
ISBN (Print)	9781032795140
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003492948-5
Publication status	Published - 11 Jun 2025

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