Common Powers

Question 1

Section 17 of PACE

Answer 1

A constable may enter and search any premises for the purpose of WASPS.
* Warrant (arrest or commitment warrants)
* Arrest (for indictable or either-way offences)
* Statutory powers of arrest (legislations)
* Pursuing people unlawfully at large
* Saving life or limb

Question 2

Section 18 (1) PACE

Answer 2

A constable may enter and search any preemies occupied or controlled by a person who is under arrest for an indictable offense - This requires inspector approval

Question 3

Section 18 (5) PACE

Answer 3

A constable may conduct a search of the house before the offender is taken to the police station - you would inform the inspector after.

Question 4

Section 19 PACE

Answer 4

A constable may seize items if he has reasonable grounds that it’s connected to an offence or is necessary to seize to prevent CLADD (Concealed, Lost, Altered, Damaged, Destroyed)

Question 5

Section 22 PACE

Answer 5

Anything seized may be retained for evidence at a trial of offence, forensic examination, to find its rightful owner

Question 6

Section 32 PACE

Answer 6

An officer may search an arrested person at any place other than a police station. A constable shall use this power to prevent DIE.
* Danger (to himself or another person)
* Implement for escape
* Evidence of an offence

Question 7

Section 117 PACE

Answer 7

The power of constable to use reasonable force.
PLANE
* Proportionate
* Legal
* Accountable
* Necessary
* Ethical

Question 8

Section 24 PACE

Answer 8

Arrest without a warrant if you have grounds to suspect a crime has been committed

Question 9

Section 4 Vagrancy Act

Answer 9

Person found on or seen in - house, warehouse, enclosed yard/garden or area unlawfully

Question 10

Section 54 PACE

Answer 10

search at a police station