Arrest

Question 1

What section and Act does the offence Arrest come under?

Answer 1

s24 Police and Criminal Evidence Act (code G)

Question 2

What two elements of arrest must be satisfied?

Answer 2

Involved or suspected to be involved in an offence

Reasonable ground that the arrest is necessary

Question 3

What six reasons make an arrest necessary?

Answer 3

Get a persons name
Get a persons address
Prevent injury, damage, indecency or obstruction 
Protect a vulnerable person
Ensure a prompt investigation
Prevent a suspect from disappearing

Question 4

What 4 reasons might a judge issue a warrant for arrest?

Answer 4

Payment for fines
Appear in court
Answer bail
Witness to attend at court

Question 5

When is a ‘when questioned’ caution used?

Answer 5

At arrest and interview

Question 6

When is a ‘Now caution’ used?

Answer 6

Juts before a person is charged with an offence

Question 7

When is a ‘restricted caution’ used?

Answer 7

For interviews after charge

Question 8

What is the caution speech?

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

What are the two categories of unsolicited comments?

Answer 9

Relevant comment- includes anything which may be relevant to the offence
Significant statement- anything which could be used in evidence against the suspect