Criminal Resources
Anti-Social Behaviour: Crime
Some of the primary legislation
- Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
- Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006
- Police and Justice Act 2006
- Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003
- Criminal Justice Act 2003
- Police Reform Act 2002
- Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Useful links
- ASBOwatch: monitoring the use of ASBO’s (Statewatch)
- Home Office: Latest on Anti-Social Behaviour
- Anti-Social Behaviour Dictionary
- Shelter’s Guide to Anti-Social Behaviour Orders
Drug Offences
Some of the primary legislation
- Drugs Act 2005
- Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
- Crime and Disorder Act 1998
- Drug Trafficking Act 1994
- Customs and Excise Management Act 1979
- Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Useful links
- Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
- Drugscope
- Drugs and the Law (Home Office)
- CPS Guidance
- Release: Drugs, The Law and Human Rights
- National Treatment Agency for the Misuse of Drugs
Extradition
Some of the primary legislation
Useful links
- Extradition Procedures in the UK
- Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedure between Member States.
- Extradition Treaty between the US and UK 2003
- European Convention on Extradition 1957
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office UK embassies overseas
Firearms Offences
Some of the primary legislation
- Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006
- Criminal Justice Act 2003
- Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997
- Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988
- Firearms Act 1968
Useful links
Fraud
Some of the primary legislation
- Bribery Act 2010
- Fraud Act 2006
- Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
- Criminal Justice Act 2003
- Social Security Fraud Act 2001
- Data Protection Act 1998
- Social Security Administration (Fraud) Act 1997
- Theft Act 1968
Useful links
Human Rights
Some of the primary legislation
Useful links
- International human rights documents including ECHR
- European Court of Human Rights
- Liberty’s Guide to human rights in the UK
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Guide to the Human Rights Act 1998 (DCA)
- Human Rights Watch Guide to the International Criminal Court
Immigration Offences
Some of the primary legislation
- Identity Cards Act 2006
- Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings (Council of Europe) (2005)
- UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime and the Protocols Thereto (2004)
Useful links
- CPS Guidance on Human Trafficking and Smuggling
- UNODOC Human Trafficking Guidance
- Human Trafficking News and State Reports
Miscarriages of Justice
Useful links
- Criminal Cases Review Commission
- Criminal Appeal Lawyers Association
- Independent Police Complaints Commission
- Criminal Justice Online (Home Office)
- Innocent – supporting the campaigns for innocent people in prison
- Miscarriages of Justice UK – cases and information
Proceeds of Crime
Some of the legislation
- Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
- Money Laundering Regulations 2003 (original text)
- Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Useful links
Public Order Offences
Some of the primary legislation
- Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
- Crime and Disorder Act 1998
- Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
- Public Order Act 1986
Useful links
- CPS Legal Guidance on Public Order and Damages to Property Offences
- Liberty Guide to Public Order Law and Right to Peaceful Protest
- Your Rights: Police Powers of Arrest
SENTENCING
Some of the primary legislation
- Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders 2012
- Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
- Offender Management Act 2007
- Criminal Justice Act 2003
- Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000
- Crime (Sentences) Act 1997
Useful links
- Sentencing Guidelines website
- Sentencing Council – full list of Guidelines to download
- Home Office – Criminal Justice System
- CPS Guide to Trial Issues and Sentencing
- Sentencing of Young People
Serious Violent Crime
Some of the primary legislation
- Coroners and Justice Act 2009
- Serious Crime Act 2007
- Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
- Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006
- Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
- Criminal Justice Act 2003
- Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Useful links
Sexual Offences
Some of the primary legislation
- Sexual Offences Act 2003
- Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999
- Sexual Offences Act 1967
- Sexual Offences Act 1956
Useful links
Terrorism
Some of the primary legislation
- Terrorist Asset-Freezing (Temporary Provisions) Act 2010
- Counter-Terrorism Act 2008
- Terrorism Act 2006
- Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005
- Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
- Terrorism Act 2000
Useful links
- Terrorism Research Center
- Liberty’s Guide to Countering Terrorism
- Home Office Counter-Terrorism pages
General Crime Links & Legislation
Some of the legislation
- Crime and Courts Act 2013
- Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders 2012
- Policing and Crime Act 2009
- Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
- Serious Crime Act 2007
- Police and Justice Act 2006
- Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006
- Criminal Procedure Rules 2005
- Criminal Justice Act 2003
- Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001
- Crime and Disorder Act 1998
- Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996
- Criminal Appeal Act 1995
Useful links
- The Judiciary of England & Wales
- Criminal Courts Review (Lord Justice Auld’s Review)
- Serious Organised Crime Agency
- JUSTICE Guide ‘EU Criminal Procedure: a general defence practitioner’s guide’
- Youth Justice Board
- Probation Boards Association
- Criminal Cases Review Commission
- Home Office Crime Research and Statistics
- Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (April 2006)
- Delia Venables Legal Resources – links to wide ranging legal resources