New Powers of Arrest for Police (December 29, 2005)
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Police to get more arrest powers
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The laws are due to come
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Police will have greater powers of arrest in England and Wales after new laws come into force on New Year's Day.
The powers mean people can be arrested for all offences, even minor ones like painting graffiti and dropping litter.
Currently officers can only arrest people suspected of committing crimes with at least a five-year jail sentence - although there are exemptions.
But the powers of arrest will not be automatic, as police officers will have to apply a "necessity test".
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