Issuing officers can now grant warrants to search or frisk children under 14; this applies if the child is suspected of possessing evidence.

Police officers are banned from stopping, searching or detaining children under 14; there are specific exceptions to this rule.

Police can stop or detain a child under 14 if they believe the child is at least 14; they can also do so to prevent serious harm or ensure the child's safety.

Police can stop or detain a child under 14 if they believe the child has evidence regarding an offence committed by someone else.

Police must not detain a child longer than necessary to check their age; they must only hold them as long as needed to stop harmful conduct or ensure safety.

Police can keep a child under 14 in detention until they can be handed over to a parent or a responsible caregiver.

Warrants and emergency entries can now be triggered by physical injury to a person; previously these were only triggered by an offence.

Extinguished convictions must be disclosed when applying for Working with Vulnerable People registration.