Arrest

Question 1

Necessities for arrest under S24 Police and Criminal Evidence Act

Answer 1

The person was involved, has attempted to be involved, or is SUSPECTED of involvement in the commission of a criminal offence
Reasonable grounds to BELIEVE that the person’s arrest is necessary

Question 2

What are possible grounds for arrest?

Answer 2

Investigation (prompt and effective)
Disappearance (prevent)
Child or vulnerable people 
Obstruction (highway)
Physical injury (prevent)
Public decency (prevent)
Loss or damage (prevent)
Address (ascertain)
Name (ascertain)

Question 3

Information to be given on arrest

Answer 3

They are under arrest
Offence
Reasons for arrest
Necessity for arrest
Caution

Question 4

Caution

Answer 4

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 5

What must be recorded after an arrest?

Answer 5

Time of caution

Any following comments

Question 6

What information must be given to a suspect when giving a caution plus three?

Answer 6

Caution
Entitled to free and independent legal advice
They are not under arrest
They are free to leave

Question 7

When is questioning after arrest allowed?

Answer 7

Prevent:
Interference or harm to evidence
Interference or harm to people
Serious loss or damage to or hindrance of recovery of property
Alerting suspects not yet arrested

Question 8

What information should be given to the escorting officer / custody sergeant?

Answer 8

Reason for arrest
Offence
Allegation
Summary of evidence
Time and place of arrest

Question 9

What must always be said when arresting someone, even when cautioning is impracticable?

Answer 9

You are under arrest