Article 5 Flashcards
What does a Qualified right mean?
It is a right when under certain circumstances can be interfered with.
When can a qualified right be interfered with?
In situation slike the prevention of crime, conviction, national security or mental health.
What makes an interference with a qualified right lawful?
The interference needs to be based on a law (I.E the PACE Act) which is free and accessible to everyone affected.
What should the interference be done for?
It should be to achieve a legitimate aim. (like preventing crime)
How must the interference be implemented?
In a proportionate way such as trying to be reasonably quick, like when using the power of stop and search.
When is it considered a deprivation of liberty?
If the claiment is under continuous supervision and isn’t free to leave
What case defines the deprivation of liberty
Chester
(Tailering to the question) (TQ) - What law and code covers the power to stop and search?
s.1 PACE and Code A
TQ - Stop and Search
when can a stop and search only take place?
If the police have reasonable suspicion of the person who might have stolen items or offensive weapons.
TQ - S&S
What must the police do before conducting a S&S?
The police must identify themselves, give or show their number.
TQ - S&S
What are the only items of clothing the police can ask you to remove in a S&S in the public?
The jacket, outer coat and gloves.
TQ - S&S
What cannot be the reasons to conduct the search?
Because of the claiments: Disabilty, race, identifiers (gang symbols or tattoos), or if the claiment has previous convictions or if the police know of them (like the sibling of a criminal)
Whta does CJPOA stand for?
Criminal Justice and Police orders Act
What does s.60 of CJPOA grant?
An extension of the powers to stop and search for a certain amount of time and in certain areas. It gives the police extended power in anticipation of violence.
Who must authorise a s.60?
A senior officer
Under a s.60 what do the police no longer need to conduct a stop and search?
Reasonable suspicion about the person they stop.
What can the police ask for the removal of under a s.60?
Any face coverings which hide the persons face, even if they are religious.
When can the police conduct a S&S in relation to terrorism?
If the police have reasonable suspicion of terrorist activities as stated in the Terrorism Act 2000
What is Kettling?
It is when the police crowd people into a designated area, and keep them there to ensure there is no violence taking place.