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Where no formal enforcement arrangement applies, the common law of England and Wales will be applied for the purposes of enforcement. Note that the application of a number of these enforcement regimes are impacted by the UK’s departure from the EU. For general guidance, see Practice Note: Brexit post implementation period—considerations for...
A comprehensive dictionary of legal and specialist terms used in UK law enforcement, covering criminology, psychology, forensic medicine, and more. Updated in 2015 with new entries and amendments to reflect changes in legislation and practice.
Accordingly, law enforcement and policing are inextricably linked in the context of providing a means through which serious social harms can be dealt with. But law enforcement goes far beyond policing, both conceptually and with respect to the mechanisms that are deployed to express society’s disapproval and ultimately secure redress.
Key legal points include the fact that enforcement agents must act within the law at all times, certain goods and property are exempt from seizure, enforcement action must be proportionate and respectful of individuals’ rights, and debtors have the right to be treated fairly and without discrimination.
This chapter applies economics to the enforcement of law, focusing on deterrence. It explains the costs and benefits of lawbreaking and enforcement, and how they affect settlement, punishment, and coercive contempt.
Law enforcement is the activity of some members of government who act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, investigating, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules and norms governing that society. Learn about the origins, evolution, and functions of law enforcement agencies in different countries and contexts.
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Learn the meaning and usage of the word "enforcement" in the context of law and legal terms. Find out how law enforcement agencies, contracts, and regulations are enforced.
