Detention

Question 1

ROLES OF CUSTODY OFFICER

Answer 1

Under Codes of Practice C, the custody officer has many roles

•need to listen to the reason of arrest, and record all details from the detention

•arrange a suitable adult to the suspect if they are under the age of 18

•arrange a person of the suspect’s choosing to be informed of the arrest CAN be delayed if the suspect committed an indictable offence

•arrange access to a solicitor for the suspect but can be delayed if again they committed an indictable offence

•ensure the person understands why they are being arrested.

Question 2

TIME LIMITS IN DETENTION

Answer 2

•custody officer is allowed to detain the suspect for a maximum of 24 hours at the police station

•however this could be extended for up to 96 hours if the crime is serious and if the police get a warrant from the magistrates court.

Question 3

CONCLUDE ON WHETHER THE POLICE’S ACTIONS ARE LAWFUL

Answer 3

Police action where lawful or unlawful