7. Correct Use Of Arrest And Warrents Flashcards
What is an arrest?
- To seize a person by legal authority or warrant to take into custody
- Any seizure or taking by force
- An act of stopping or the state of being stopped
What should you consider when making an arrest?
“The exercise of the power of arrest represents an obvious and significant interference with the Right to Liberties and Security under article 5 of the ECHR”
- PACE Code G 1.2
“The use of power must be fully justified and Officers exercising the power should consider if the necessary objectives can be met by other, less intrusive means”
-PACE Code G1.3
What are the 8 alternatives to arrest?
- Do nothing
- Verbal Warning
- Directions to leave
- Community resolution
- Fixed penalty notice
- Penalty notice for disorder (PND)
- Voluntary interview/ Report on summons
- Arrest
There are others…
When should the ‘when’ caution be used? (3 points)
- A person is arrested
- A person is not under arrest but you have grounds to suspect that person of an offence, and you intend to ask that person questions which relate to their involvement, or suspended involvement in that offence or …
- you intend to ask that person more questions where the answer to questions you previously asked actually provided you with the grounds to suspect that person of the offence.
What is the ‘when’ caution?
“You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.”
Do you understand.
What is the ‘When Plus 3 Caution’?
“You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.
- you are not under arrest
- you are not obliged to remain here once I have obtained and verified your details.
- you are entitled to free and independent legal advise”
Do you understand.
What is PAW?
P Persuade
A Advise
W Warn
What is PLANE?
P Proportionate L Legal A Accountable N Necessary E Ethical
What is Section 24 A of PACE?
A person other than a constable may arrest without a warrant…
- Anyone who is in the act of committing an indictable offence.
- Anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be committing an indictable offence.
What is Section 24 (1) PACE?
A constable may arrest without a warrant…
- Anyone about to commit an offence
- Anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be about to commit an offence.
- Anyone in the act of committing an offence.
- Anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be committing an offence
What is Section 24 (2) of PACE?
If a constable has reasonable grounds for suspecting that an offence has been committed, he may arrest without a warrant, anyone whom he has reasonable grounds to suspect of being guilty of it…
What is Section 24 (3) of PACE?
If an offence has been committed, a constable may arrest without a warrant…
- Anyone who is guilty of it
2. Anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be guilty of it
What two elements are required for a lawful arrest?
Section 24 PACE
- A persons involvement, ‘suspected’ involvement or attempted involvement in the commission of a criminal offence
- Reasonable grounds for ‘believing’ that the persons arrest is necessary.
What are the 10 necessities for arrest?
- Ascertain the persons name.
- Ascertain the persons address.
- To prevent physical injury to self or another.
- Suffering physical injury.
- Prevent loss of or damage to property.
- Prevent an offence against public decency.
- Prevent an unlawful obstruction of the highway.
- Protect a child or vulnerable person.
- Prevent any prosecution being hindered by the disappearance of the person in question.
- Allow a prompt and effective investigation of the offence or of the conduct of the person in question.
What is Code G of PACE?
- requires officers to consider other practical alternatives to arrest.
- states an officer who believes it is necessary to interview a person suspected of committing an offence must consider whether their arrest is necessary to carry out the interview.