Issuing officers can now grant warrants to search people under 14 years old; they must consider the child's best interests before deciding.

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 risk of causing serious harm or damage; they can also do so to ensure the child's safety.

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

Police must not detain a child under 14 longer than necessary to check their age, stop dangerous conduct, or ensure safety.

Police can keep a child under 14 in detention until they can be handed over to a parent, guardian, or appropriate agency.

Warrants and emergency entry powers now apply to cases involving physical injury to a person; previously these only applied to offences.