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A law of the United Kingdom consists of many independent legal systems which use common law principles, civil law principles, or each. England and Wales as well as Northern Ireland use the most common law formulas, when Scotland uses a crossed rules which combines elements from either a commons law & a civil law technique. A ecclesiastical and the admiralty courts use civil law.

National law
English law (also applies to Wales) Scots law (Scotland)

Association of Police Authorities
Forms a tripartite link between police authorities, Chief Constables and the Home Office. Newsletters and a discussion forum are included.

The Black Sheep and Police Index
Names taken from press reports of criminals and police 1850-1920 also includes a world war II index with photographs.

British Association of Women Police
Formed in 1987. Aims are to raise the awareness and understanding of issues affecting women within the police service, information about the association, links to relevant police-based organisations.

Retail Crime Strategy Project
Highlights how responsible retailing and a restorative approach can relieve police resources and reduce youth crime.

National Association of Retired Police Officers
Details of staff, offices, branches, items for sale and contact details.

Police Complaints Authority
News, reports, recommendations, useful links and on - line complaints form.

Police Oracle
Services, news, supplies, equipment, training, jobs and information. Contact forum available.

The Police Services of the UK
Official police forces and services with related organisations.

UKpolice.com
Unofficial site containing news on gun laws and offers a minor crime reporting facility.

CARpark UK -- Police forces
Links to police forces and related organisations. Computer-Assisted Reporting (CAR) and research resources for journalism in the United Kingdom


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