Beschreibung:
This book examines adult vulnerability in police custody by addressing the implementation of the appropriate adult safeguard and exploring police decision-making in this context. Drawing on empirical research, the work takes a socio-legal approach.
1. The (Vulnerable) Suspect in the Criminal Process 2. Police Powers and Procedures: 'Safeguarding' The (Vulnerable) Suspect 3. Police Custody: Getting Inside, Being Inside, Getting Onside, and Being Onside 4. Constructing Vulnerability - The Concept 5. Constructing Vulnerability - Pace, Code C and the Courts 6. Constructing Vulnerability - The Custody Officer Approach 7. Identifying Vulnerability in Police Custody 8. Implementing the Appropriate Adult Safeguard 9. Comprehending the Custody Officer Approach 10. Reconceptualising Vulnerability?