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6. Detention and Treatment of Persons by Police Officers Flashcards

1
Q

Who must be informed where officer performs duties of custody officer?

A

INSPECTOR attached to DESIGNATED POLICE STATION

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2
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What rank must a custody officer be?

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At least SERGEANT unless not readily available

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3
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Can an officer of any rank perform the role of custody officer at designated or non-designated police stations?

A

Yes, both

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4
Q

Whose authorisation do you need to deny or delay the privilege of writing materials or a telephone call?

A

INSPECTOR or above

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5
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How long can privilege of writing materials or telephone call be denied or delayed for?

A

36 hours maximum (48 hours terrorism) from relevant time

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6
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Who can authorise delaying access to a solicitor?

A

SUPERINTENDENT

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7
Q

When can access to a solicitor be delayed?

A

If will interfere with evidence relating to INDICTABLE OFFENCE

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8
Q

What happens to the PACE clock where an arrested person is then wanted for a second offence within the same force area and further arrested?

A

Detention clock is SAME TIME AS ORIGINAL OFFENCE

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9
Q

Who can authorise detention beyond 24 hours?

A

SUPERINTENDENT

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10
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How long can extended detention be authorised for?

A

Up to 36 hours

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11
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When can detention be extended?

A

INDICTABLE OFFENCE only

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12
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Does the right to private consultation with solicitor apply to juveniles?

A

Yes

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13
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Can a juvenile request a private consultation with their solicitor without an appropriate adult present?

A

Yes

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14
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Can a juvenile be placed in a cell with a detained adult?

A

No

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15
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Can a juvenile be placed in a cell?

A

Yes, if no other secure accommodation is available and it is not practicable to supervise them otherwise, OR a cell provides more comfortable accommodation

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16
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Who can authorise a juvenile being placed in a cell?

A

Custody officer

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17
Q

Is a person at court after being charged in police detention?

A

NO

18
Q

Are urgent interviews admissible in court?

A

Yes, as long as it can be justified

19
Q

Will an inference be drawn from failure to answer questions in an urgent interview?

A

No, if the suspect has not been allowed the opportunity to consult a solicitor prior to being questioned

20
Q

Who can authorise an urgent interview?

A

SUPERINTENDENT or above

21
Q

Do you need to wait for a solicitor to take non-intimate samples without consent?

A

No

22
Q

For a person detained under Terrorism Act, when should first custody review be conducted?

A

As soon as reasonably practicable after arrrest

23
Q

Who should conduct custody review of person detained under Terrorism Act after 24-hour period?

A

SUPERINTENDENT

24
Q

How long does entitlement to custody record last for?

A

12 months after release

25
Q

How often should detainees be visited?

A

Every hour

26
Q

How often should detainees be visited who are intoxicated through drink or drugs?

A

Visited and roused at least every HALF HOUR

27
Q

What happens when a person in custody is injured?

A

Custody officer must make sure they receive medical attention as soon as reasonably practicable

28
Q

Can a detainee be examined by a medical practitioner of their choice?

A

Yes, at their expense

29
Q

Can a victim of an offence act as an appropriate adult?

A

No

30
Q

Can a person act as an appropriate adult if they have received admissions from the suspect prior to attending as an AA?

A

No

31
Q

How can a detention review be conducted?

A

In person / telephone / video conferencing - matter for review officer to decide

32
Q

Can you re-interview a suspect post-charge?

A

Yes

33
Q

Does a suspect need to agree in writing to being re-interviewed post-charge?

A

No

34
Q

When can a suspect be re-interviewed post charge?

A
  • Prevent / minimise harm / loss to person or public
  • Clear up any ambiguity in previous answer or statement
  • For detainee to have put to them new information
35
Q

Can detention officers carry out non-intimate searches?

A

Yes

36
Q

Can detention officers carry out intimate searches?

A

Yes

37
Q

Can escort officers carry out non-intimate searches?

A

Yes

38
Q

Can escort officers carry out intimate searches?

A

Yes

39
Q

Can escort officers photograph detained persons?

A

No

40
Q

Can detention officers carry out examinations of detained persons?

A

Yes, in order to identify the person via marks on body (such as tattoos)

41
Q

When must a person detained at a non-designated police station go to a designated station?

A

If they are detained (or likely to be) for longer than SIX HOURS

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