Arresting Flashcards
WEEP
Witness/victim protection
Ensure appearance in court
Ensure safety of evidential material
Prevent further offences
Arrest procedure
You are under arrest
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Formally touching the person
OR
Acknowledgment/agreement from the person
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Caution rights
Powers Of Arrest
Crimes Act 1961
Crimes Act 1961 315 (2) (b) FIND
Disturbing the public peace OR committing an offence punishable by imprisonment
Crimes Act 1961 315 (2) (b) HAVE GOOD CAUSE TO SUSPECT
Of having commited a breach of the peace OR
Any offence punishable by imprisonment
NZ Bill Of Rights Act 1990
21 - Everyone has the right to not have unreasonable search and seizure of their person, property or correspondence
22 - everyone has the right not to be wrongfully arrested or detailed
23 - every person arrested or detained must be given those rights
24 - every person charged with an offence have certain rights and must be informed of them