Common Powers Flashcards

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Section 17 of PACE

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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

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Section 18 (1) PACE

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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

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Section 18 (5) PACE

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

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Section 19 PACE

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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)

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Section 22 PACE

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

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Section 32 PACE

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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

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Section 117 PACE

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

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Section 24 PACE

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

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Section 4 Vagrancy Act

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

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Section 54 PACE

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search at a police station

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