Acts & Sections Flashcards
What act and section is this?
Search of persons.
Section 43, Terrorism Act 2000
Section 26, Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
Corrupt or other improper exercise of police powers and privileges NOTE: Example attempted use: https://youtu.be/98VgG2Sh2Zc
What act and section is this?
Restriction of possession of controlled drugs.
Section 5, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
What act and section is this?
Offence of stalking
Section 2A, Protection from Harassment Act 1997
Section 127, Communications Act 2003
Improper use of public electronic communications network NOTE: 127(1) No need for intent. 127(2) Must proove intent.
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Search upon arrest. NOTE: DIE. Indictable only. Evidence relating to offence.
Section 32, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
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Users of motor vehicles to be insured or secured against third-party risks.
Section 143, Road Traffic Act 1988
Section 4A, Public Order Act 1986
Intentional harassment, alarm or distress. NOTE: Not between two dwellings (neighbours). Needs a witness, else S5.
What act and section is this?
NOTE: Articles 2,3,8. Life, no torture, privacy.
Human Rights Act 1998
Section 12, Theft Act 1968
Taking motor vehicle or other conveyance without authority. NOTE: Excludes trailers.
Section 58, Children Act 2004
Reasonable punishment
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Entry for purpose of arrest NOTE: ESCAPERS, WAARS. Vehicle = premisis. Some uniform only.
Section 17, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
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Assaults on constables.
Section 89, Police Act 1996
Section 1, Theft Act 1968
Basic definition of theft.
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Power to administer preliminary tests NOTE: S17 ONLY if suspect accident lead to injury.
Section 6, Road Traffic Act 1988
Section 47, Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Assault occasioning bodily harm.
Section 3, Public Order Act 1986
Affray. NOTE: Officially 1, but typically 2 people. Intent required. Public or private. S17 powers.
Section 2A, Protection from Harassment Act 1997
Offence of stalking
What act and section is this?
Power of constable to use reasonable force. NOTE: Police only.
Section 117, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
What act and section is this?
Drunkenness in a public place. NOTE: Drunk & Disorderly 91(1)
Section 91, Criminal Justice Act 1967
Section 1, Prevention of Crime Act 1953
Prohibition of the carrying of offensive weapons without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. NOTE: Public places only.
What act and section is this?
Shooting or attempting to shoot, or wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
Section 18, Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Section 165, Road Traffic Act 1988
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.
What act and section is this?
Fear or provocation of violence. NOTE: Public or private. S17 powers despite Summary.
Section 4, Public Order Act 1986
Section 89, Police Act 1996
Assaults on constables.
Section 5, Public Order Act 1986
Harassment, alarm or distress. NOTE: Not if both in dwellings. Trespass under Common Law.
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?
Section 76, Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
Section 24, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Arrest without warrant: constables NOTE: COP PLAN ID Updated by SOCAP 110
Section 32, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Search upon arrest. NOTE: DIE. Indictable only. Evidence relating to offence.
Section 13, Theft Act 1968
Abstracting of electricity.
What act and section is this?
Inflicting bodily injury, with or without weapon. NOTE: Wounding & serious harm
Section 20, Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Section 27, Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006
Directions to individuals who represent a risk of disorder NOTE: Disperse for <= 48h.
Section 17, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Entry for purpose of arrest NOTE: ESCAPERS, WAARS. Vehicle = premisis. Some uniform only.
What act and section is this?
Offence of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place NOTE: 3 or more occasions within 12m.
Section 30, Policing and Crime Act 2009
Section 3, Theft Act 1978
Making off without payment. NOTE: Note 1978 not 1968.
Section 1, Freedom of Information Act 2000
General right of access to information held by public authorities. NOTE: The public have a right to their data.
What act and section is this?
Retention. NOTE: Comes up in Socrative
Section 22, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Section 10, Theft Act 1968
Aggravated burglary. NOTE: Has WIFE.
Section 91, Criminal Justice Act 1967
Drunkenness in a public place. NOTE: Drunk & Disorderly 91(1)
Section 103, Road Traffic Act 1988
Obtaining licence, or driving, while disqualified.
Section 87, Road Traffic Act 1988
Drivers of motor vehicles to have driving licences. NOTE: Must be correct class of licence too.
Section 12, Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001
Alcohol consumption in designated public places NOTE: 12(4) re Alcohol Free Zone Can seize & dispose.
What act and section is this?
Going equipped for stealing, etc. NOTE: “Not at their abode.” Can be friends’ abode.
Section 25, Theft Act 1968
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Offence of sending letters etc. with intent to cause distress or anxiety. NOTE: 1(1)(b) don’t mail turds.
Section 1, Malicious Communications Act 1988
What act and section is this?
Entry and search after arrest. NOTE: 18(1) Needs form 18(5) Suspect required at scene
Section 18, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
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Directions excluding a person from an area
Section 35, Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
Section 22, Theft Act 1968
Handling stolen goods.
What act and section is this?
Taking motor vehicle or other conveyance without authority. NOTE: Excludes trailers.
Section 12, Theft Act 1968