Arrest and detention.

Question 1

Arrest is lawfully taking a person suspected of committing an offence into custody or temporarily taking away their liberty away for any of these 4 reasons:

Answer 1

1. Safeguarding the public interest.
2. Committing further offences or from destroying evidence.
3. Ensuring the person appears in court.
4. Protecting the persons own interests.

Question 2

Name the 3 consequences of arbitrary detention:

Answer 2

1. Statements made by the person may be inadmissible in court.
2. The case against the person could be dismissed.
3. The arrest or detaining officer may be liable to civil litigation resulting in punitive damages.