Abstract
This article addresses one of the issues with Code C to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984—how vulnerability is defined for the purposes of implementing the appropriate adult safeguard. The article draws upon qualitative data (observation of and semi-structured interviews with custody officers) to assess how custody officers define vulnerability. It illustrates why custody officers may experience difficulty in identifying vulnerability, drawing upon a problem that I have previously identified. Yet, it goes further than previous discussion by also offering suggestions for policymakers and practitioners.
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Article
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Publication |
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Published |
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Law |
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Oxford University Press |
ISSN: |
1752-4512 |
Date of First Compliant Deposit: |
22 January 2018 |
Last Modified: |
18 Oct 2019 06:50 |
URI: |
http://orca.cf.ac.uk/id/eprint/105732 |
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