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Pre-charge bail guidance – public consultation

Share your views on new guidance about releasing suspects on bail before they're charged.

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CPS publishes new guidance on non-fatal strangulation and suffocation laws Brief

The new legal guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) assists lawyers considering criminal charges

Protecting freedom of expression – updated guidance News

Guidance on non-crime hate incidents has been updated in response to a legal ruling

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Police Covenant published to support policing community News

'Policing is a challenging but immensely rewarding career and we must look after our people so they are best able to look after the public'

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Authorised professional practice (APP)

Operational guidance on how to deal with different types of crime or incident – from first response through to investigation, legal issues and public protection

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Effective supervision guidelines

Evidence-based advice on how to build better relationships, give constructive feedback and support wellbeing

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National Police Library

Find out about our collections, how to search for a wide range of current and historical items and how you can join the library

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Non-molestation orders – effective current practice

How forces are using non-molestation orders effectively to protect victims of abuse.

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