The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which gave extra powers to the police, with the aim to tackle crime and disorder more effectively.
Provisions Key provisions include the introduction of on-the-spot penalties for disorderly behaviour, restrictions on alcohol consumption in public places and the creation of a new criminal offence for protesting outside someone's house in an intimidating manner.
The act enabled local authorities to designate certain areas as having restrictions on drinking alcohol, with the ability to issue fines if people do not stop drinking when asked.
The act enabled police to arrest individuals who were keen crawling. The act criminalised the distribution of prostitution advertising.
The act reintroduced the ranks of deputy chief constable, deputy assistant commissioner and chief superintendent, which had been abolished by the Police and Magistrates' Courts Act 1994.
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