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What act and section is this?

Search of persons.

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Section 43, Terrorism Act 2000

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Section 26, Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015

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Corrupt or other improper exercise of police powers and privileges NOTE: Example attempted use: https://youtu.be/98VgG2Sh2Zc

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What act and section is this?

Restriction of possession of controlled drugs.

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Section 5, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

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What act and section is this?

Offence of stalking

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Section 2A, Protection from Harassment Act 1997

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Section 127, Communications Act 2003

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Improper use of public electronic communications network NOTE: 127(1) No need for intent. 127(2) Must proove intent.

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What act and section is this?

Search upon arrest. NOTE: DIE. Indictable only. Evidence relating to offence.

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Section 32, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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What act and section is this?

Users of motor vehicles to be insured or secured against third-party risks.

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Section 143, Road Traffic Act 1988

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Section 4A, Public Order Act 1986

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Intentional harassment, alarm or distress. NOTE: Not between two dwellings (neighbours). Needs a witness, else S5.

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What act and section is this?

NOTE: Articles 2,3,8. Life, no torture, privacy.

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Human Rights Act 1998

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Section 12, Theft Act 1968

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Taking motor vehicle or other conveyance without authority. NOTE: Excludes trailers.

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Section 58, Children Act 2004

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Reasonable punishment

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What act and section is this?

Entry for purpose of arrest NOTE: ESCAPERS, WAARS. Vehicle = premisis. Some uniform only.

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Section 17, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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What act and section is this?

Assaults on constables.

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Section 89, Police Act 1996

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Section 1, Theft Act 1968

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Basic definition of theft.

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What act and section is this?

Power to administer preliminary tests NOTE: S17 ONLY if suspect accident lead to injury.

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Section 6, Road Traffic Act 1988

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Section 47, Offences Against the Person Act 1861

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Assault occasioning bodily harm.

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Section 3, Public Order Act 1986

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Affray. NOTE: Officially 1, but typically 2 people. Intent required. Public or private. S17 powers.

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Section 2A, Protection from Harassment Act 1997

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Offence of stalking

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What act and section is this?

Power of constable to use reasonable force. NOTE: Police only.

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Section 117, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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What act and section is this?

Drunkenness in a public place. NOTE: Drunk & Disorderly 91(1)

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Section 91, Criminal Justice Act 1967

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Section 1, Prevention of Crime Act 1953

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Prohibition of the carrying of offensive weapons without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. NOTE: Public places only.

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What act and section is this?

Shooting or attempting to shoot, or wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

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Section 18, Offences Against the Person Act 1861

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Section 165, Road Traffic Act 1988

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Power of constables to obtain names and addresses of drivers and others, and to require production of evidence of insurance or security and test certificates. NOTE: CAN demand name if involved in RTC or traffic offence.

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What act and section is this?

Fear or provocation of violence. NOTE: Public or private. S17 powers despite Summary.

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Section 4, Public Order Act 1986

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Section 89, Police Act 1996

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Assaults on constables.

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Section 5, Public Order Act 1986

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Harassment, alarm or distress. NOTE: Not if both in dwellings. Trespass under Common Law.

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What act and section is this?

Reasonable force for purposes of self-defence etc. NOTE: Is this the relevant act, or no act as common law?

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Section 76, Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008

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Section 24, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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Arrest without warrant: constables NOTE: COP PLAN ID Updated by SOCAP 110

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Section 32, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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Search upon arrest. NOTE: DIE. Indictable only. Evidence relating to offence.

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Section 13, Theft Act 1968

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Abstracting of electricity.

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What act and section is this?

Inflicting bodily injury, with or without weapon. NOTE: Wounding & serious harm

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Section 20, Offences Against the Person Act 1861

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Section 27, Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006

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Directions to individuals who represent a risk of disorder NOTE: Disperse for <= 48h.

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Section 17, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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Entry for purpose of arrest NOTE: ESCAPERS, WAARS. Vehicle = premisis. Some uniform only.

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What act and section is this?

Offence of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place NOTE: 3 or more occasions within 12m.

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Section 30, Policing and Crime Act 2009

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Section 3, Theft Act 1978

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Making off without payment. NOTE: Note 1978 not 1968.

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Section 1, Freedom of Information Act 2000

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General right of access to information held by public authorities. NOTE: The public have a right to their data.

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37
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What act and section is this?

Retention. NOTE: Comes up in Socrative

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Section 22, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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Section 10, Theft Act 1968

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Aggravated burglary. NOTE: Has WIFE.

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Section 91, Criminal Justice Act 1967

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Drunkenness in a public place. NOTE: Drunk & Disorderly 91(1)

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Section 103, Road Traffic Act 1988

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Obtaining licence, or driving, while disqualified.

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Section 87, Road Traffic Act 1988

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Drivers of motor vehicles to have driving licences. NOTE: Must be correct class of licence too.

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Section 12, Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

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Alcohol consumption in designated public places NOTE: 12(4) re Alcohol Free Zone Can seize & dispose.

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43
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What act and section is this?

Going equipped for stealing, etc. NOTE: “Not at their abode.” Can be friends’ abode.

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Section 25, Theft Act 1968

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What act and section is this?

Offence of sending letters etc. with intent to cause distress or anxiety. NOTE: 1(1)(b) don’t mail turds.

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Section 1, Malicious Communications Act 1988

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What act and section is this?

Entry and search after arrest. NOTE: 18(1) Needs form 18(5) Suspect required at scene

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Section 18, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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What act and section is this?

Directions excluding a person from an area

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Section 35, Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

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Section 22, Theft Act 1968

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Handling stolen goods.

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What act and section is this?

Taking motor vehicle or other conveyance without authority. NOTE: Excludes trailers.

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Section 12, Theft Act 1968

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49
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What act and section is this?

Intentional harassment, alarm or distress. NOTE: Not between two dwellings (neighbours). Needs a witness, else S5.

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Section 4A, Public Order Act 1986

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Section 1, Criminal Attempts Act 1981

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Attempting to commit an offence.

51
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Section 117, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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Power of constable to use reasonable force. NOTE: Police only.

52
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Section 3, Criminal Law Act 1967

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Use of force in making arrest, NOTE: Prevention of crime. Assist in arrest. Fall-back

53
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Human Rights Act 1998

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NOTE: Articles 2,3,8. Life, no torture, privacy.

54
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Section 9, Theft Act 1968

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Burglary. NOTE: SID IS a burgler. 9(1)(a) and 9(1)(b).

55
Q

What act and section is this?

Threats to destroy or damage property.

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Section 2, Criminal Damage Act 1971

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Section 47, Road Traffic Act 1988

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Obligatory test certificates.

57
Q

What act and section is this?

Power of constables to obtain names and addresses of drivers and others, and to require production of evidence of insurance or security and test certificates. NOTE: CAN demand name if involved in RTC or traffic offence.

A

Section 165, Road Traffic Act 1988

58
Q

What act and section is this?

Destroying or damaging property.

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Section 1, Criminal Damage Act 1971

59
Q

What act and section is this?

Corrupt or other improper exercise of police powers and privileges NOTE: Example attempted use: https://youtu.be/98VgG2Sh2Zc

A

Section 26, Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015

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Section 1, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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Power of constable to stop and search persons, vehicles NOTE: GO WISELY

61
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Section 1, Criminal Damage Act 1971

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Destroying or damaging property.

62
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What act and section is this?

Confiscation of intoxicating liquor. NOTE: Public place. Tresspass.

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Section 1, Confiscation of Alcohol (Young Persons) Act 1997

63
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Section 1, Protection from Harassment Act 1997

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Prohibition of harassment. NOTE: “Knows or ought to know”

64
Q

What act and section is this?

Directions to individuals who represent a risk of disorder NOTE: Disperse for <= 48h.

A

Section 27, Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006

65
Q

What act and section is this?

Possessing anything with intent to destroy or damage property. NOTE: Even if someone elses uses it.

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Section 3, Criminal Damage Act 1971

66
Q

What act and section is this?

Affray. NOTE: Officially 1, but typically 2 people. Intent required. Public or private. S17 powers.

A

Section 3, Public Order Act 1986

67
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Section 20, Offences Against the Person Act 1861

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Inflicting bodily injury, with or without weapon. NOTE: Wounding & serious harm

68
Q

What act and section is this?

Obtaining licence, or driving, while disqualified.

A

Section 103, Road Traffic Act 1988

69
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Section 50, Police Reform Act 2002

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Persons acting in an anti-social manner NOTE: See note for example of use.

70
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Section 30, Policing and Crime Act 2009

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Offence of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place NOTE: 3 or more occasions within 12m.

71
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Section 9, Criminal Justice Act 1967

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Proof by written statement. NOTE: M11 form.

72
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Section 5, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

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Restriction of possession of controlled drugs.

73
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What act and section is this?

Assault occasioning bodily harm.

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Section 47, Offences Against the Person Act 1861

74
Q

What act and section is this?

General power of seizure etc. NOTE: CLADD

A

Section 19, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

75
Q

What act and section is this?

Reasonable punishment

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Section 58, Children Act 2004

76
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Section 22, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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Retention. NOTE: Comes up in Socrative

77
Q

What act and section is this?

Burglary. NOTE: SID IS a burgler. 9(1)(a) and 9(1)(b).

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Section 9, Theft Act 1968

78
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Section 43, Terrorism Act 2000

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Search of persons.

79
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Section 11, Fraud Act 2006

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Obtaining services dishonestly

80
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What act and section is this?

Attempting to commit an offence.

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Section 1, Criminal Attempts Act 1981

81
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Section 18, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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Entry and search after arrest. NOTE: 18(1) Needs form 18(5) Suspect required at scene

82
Q

What act and section is this?

Obtaining services dishonestly

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Section 11, Fraud Act 2006

83
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What act and section is this?

Arrest without warrant: constables NOTE: COP PLAN ID Updated by SOCAP 110

A

Section 24, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

84
Q

What act and section is this?

Obligatory test certificates.

A

Section 47, Road Traffic Act 1988

85
Q

What act and section is this?

Prohibition of the carrying of offensive weapons without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. NOTE: Public places only.

A

Section 1, Prevention of Crime Act 1953

86
Q

What act and section is this?

Improper use of public electronic communications network NOTE: 127(1) No need for intent. 127(2) Must proove intent.

A

Section 127, Communications Act 2003

87
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Section 143, Road Traffic Act 1988

A

Users of motor vehicles to be insured or secured against third-party risks.

88
Q

What act and section is this?

Abstracting of electricity.

A

Section 13, Theft Act 1968

89
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Section 35, Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

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Directions excluding a person from an area

90
Q

What act and section is this?

Duty of driver to stop, report accident and give information or documents. NOTE: Reportable animals: DG CHAMPS. (a) = Injury. (b) = Damage.

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Section 170, Road Traffic Act 1988

91
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Section 1, Confiscation of Alcohol (Young Persons) Act 1997

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Confiscation of intoxicating liquor. NOTE: Public place. Tresspass.

92
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What act and section is this?

General right of access to information held by public authorities. NOTE: The public have a right to their data.

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Section 1, Freedom of Information Act 2000

93
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Section 23, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

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Powers to search and obtain evidence.

94
Q

What act and section is this?

Handling stolen goods.

A

Section 22, Theft Act 1968

95
Q

What act and section is this?

Drivers of motor vehicles to have driving licences. NOTE: Must be correct class of licence too.

A

Section 87, Road Traffic Act 1988

96
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Section 4, Road Traffic Act 1988

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Driving, or being in charge, when under influence of drink or drugs. NOTE: S17 entry powers.

97
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Section 25, Theft Act 1968

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Going equipped for stealing, etc. NOTE: “Not at their abode.” Can be friends’ abode.

98
Q

What act and section is this?

Aggravated burglary. NOTE: Has WIFE.

A

Section 10, Theft Act 1968

99
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Section 6, Road Traffic Act 1988

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Power to administer preliminary tests NOTE: S17 ONLY if suspect accident lead to injury.

100
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Section 2, Criminal Damage Act 1971

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Threats to destroy or damage property.

101
Q

What act and section is this?

Basic definition of theft.

A

Section 1, Theft Act 1968

102
Q

What act and section is this?

Offence of having article with blade or point in public place. NOTE: “Public place” must be open! Disguised as “every day object”

A

Section 139, Criminal Justice Act 1988

103
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Section 4, Public Order Act 1986

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Fear or provocation of violence. NOTE: Public or private. S17 powers despite Summary.

104
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Section 19, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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General power of seizure etc. NOTE: CLADD

105
Q

What act and section is this?

Common assault and battery to be summary offences.

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Section 39, Criminal Justice Act 1988

106
Q

What act and section is this?

Robbery. NOTE: “Then & there” threat

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Section 8, Theft Act 1968

107
Q

What act and section is this?

Persons acting in an anti-social manner NOTE: See note for example of use.

A

Section 50, Police Reform Act 2002

108
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Section 18, Offences Against the Person Act 1861

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Shooting or attempting to shoot, or wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

109
Q

Section 1, Malicious Communications Act 1988

A

Offence of sending letters etc. with intent to cause distress or anxiety. NOTE: 1(1)(b) don’t mail turds.

110
Q

What act and section is this?

Power of constable to stop and search persons, vehicles NOTE: GO WISELY

A

Section 1, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

111
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Section 170, Road Traffic Act 1988

A

Duty of driver to stop, report accident and give information or documents. NOTE: Reportable animals: DG CHAMPS. (a) = Injury. (b) = Damage.

112
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Section 8, Theft Act 1968

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Robbery. NOTE: “Then & there” threat

113
Q

What act and section is this?

Making off without payment. NOTE: Note 1978 not 1968.

A

Section 3, Theft Act 1978

114
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Section 139, Criminal Justice Act 1988

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Offence of having article with blade or point in public place. NOTE: “Public place” must be open! Disguised as “every day object”

115
Q

What act and section is this?

Driving, or being in charge, when under influence of drink or drugs. NOTE: S17 entry powers.

A

Section 4, Road Traffic Act 1988

116
Q

What act and section is this?

Alcohol consumption in designated public places NOTE: 12(4) re Alcohol Free Zone Can seize & dispose.

A

Section 12, Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

117
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Section 1, Fraud Act 2006

118
Q

What act and section is this?

Prohibition of harassment. NOTE: “Knows or ought to know”

A

Section 1, Protection from Harassment Act 1997

119
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Section 3, Criminal Damage Act 1971

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Possessing anything with intent to destroy or damage property. NOTE: Even if someone elses uses it.

120
Q

What act and section is this?

Harassment, alarm or distress. NOTE: Not if both in dwellings. Trespass under Common Law.

A

Section 5, Public Order Act 1986

121
Q

What act and section is this?

Use of force in making arrest, NOTE: Prevention of crime. Assist in arrest. Fall-back

A

Section 3, Criminal Law Act 1967

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