Burglary

Question 1

What does PACE stand for?

Answer 1

Police and Criminal Evidence Act

Question 2

In which year was the PACE enacted?

Answer 2

1984

Question 3

True or False: PACE applies only to England and Wales.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of PACE?

Answer 4

To regulate police powers and protect the rights of individuals.

Question 5

Which part of PACE deals with the detention of suspects?

Answer 5

Part 2

Question 6

Fill in the blank: PACE introduced the concept of _______ to ensure fair treatment during police interviews.

Answer 6

codes of practice

Question 7

What does the acronym ‘PACE’ refer to in the context of police powers?

Answer 7

Police and Criminal Evidence

Question 8

What is the main effect of Section 1 of PACE?

Answer 8

It provides police with powers to stop and search individuals.

Question 9

Which section of PACE outlines the rights of detained persons?

Answer 9

Section 56

Question 10

True or False: PACE allows police to conduct searches without reasonable suspicion.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What must police inform a suspect of upon arrest according to PACE?

Answer 11

The reason for their arrest.

Question 12

Which section of PACE requires police to provide a right to legal advice?

Answer 12

Section 58

Question 13

What does the term ‘reasonable grounds’ refer to in PACE?

Answer 13

A basis for police action that is justifiable and based on facts.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The _______ outlines the procedures for the treatment of suspects in custody.

Answer 14

codes of practice

Question 15

What is the maximum time a person can be detained without charge under PACE?

Answer 15

24 hours

Question 16

True or False: PACE applies to all law enforcement agencies in the UK.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Which section of PACE pertains to the search of premises?

Answer 17

Section 8

Question 18

What is a key feature of the PACE codes of practice?

Answer 18

They provide detailed guidance on police powers and procedures.

Question 19

True or False: PACE allows for the use of reasonable force during arrests.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What is the role of the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) in relation to PACE?

Answer 20

To ensure accountability and investigate complaints against police conduct.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: Under PACE, a suspect has the right to _______ before a police interview.

Answer 21

consult a solicitor

Question 22

What does Section 24 of PACE cover?

Answer 22

Arrest without a warrant.

Question 23

Which section of PACE allows police to take fingerprints and samples from suspects?

Answer 23

Section 61

Question 24

True or False: PACE requires that all interviews with suspects be recorded.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is the significance of the 'caution' given by police?

Answer 25

It informs the suspect of their rights and the consequences of not answering questions.

Question 26

What does Section 117 of PACE allow police to do?

Answer 26

Use reasonable force when executing their duties.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: PACE was introduced to balance police powers with _______.

Answer 27

individual rights

Question 28

What does the term 'custody officer' refer to in PACE?

Answer 28

A police officer responsible for the welfare of detainees.

Question 29

True or False: PACE allows for indefinite detention without charge.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

What is the main function of the codes of practice established by PACE?

Answer 30

To provide guidance on the exercise of police powers.

Question 31

Which part of PACE is concerned with the powers of search and seizure?

Answer 31

Part 1

Question 32

Fill in the blank: Under PACE, a police officer can stop and search a person if they have _______.

Answer 32

reasonable suspicion

Question 33

What does Section 19 of PACE allow police to do?

Answer 33

Seize property found during a search.

Question 34

What is the significance of the term 'reasonable suspicion' in PACE?

Answer 34

It is the legal standard required for police action.

Question 35

True or False: PACE was designed to enhance police efficiency at the expense of civil liberties.

Answer 35

False

Question 36

What is the purpose of a 'search warrant' under PACE?

Answer 36

To authorize police to search premises legally.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: _______ must be recorded during a stop and search under PACE.

Answer 37

Details of the search

Question 38

Which section of PACE addresses the detention of children?

Answer 38

Section 65