Elements of Arrest under Section 24

Question 1

What does PACE stand for?

Answer 1

Police and Criminal Evidence Act

Question 2

True or False: Section 24 PACE governs the powers of arrest.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: An arrest under Section 24 PACE must be based on _____ grounds.

Answer 3

reasonable suspicion

Question 4

What are the two main elements that must exist for an arrest under Section 24 PACE?

Answer 4

Reasonable suspicion and necessity

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for an arrest under Section 24 PACE? A) Preventing harm, B) Gathering evidence, C) Seeking revenge

Answer 5

C) Seeking revenge

Question 6

What is the standard of suspicion required for an arrest under Section 24 PACE?

Answer 6

Reasonable suspicion

Question 7

True or False: An officer must inform the person of the reason for the arrest at the time of arrest.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The necessity of an arrest must be assessed based on the _____ of the situation.

Answer 8

circumstances

Question 9

What must police officers consider when determining if an arrest is necessary?

Answer 9

The need to prevent harm, protect victims, and ensure the suspect attends court

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key principle of arrest under Section 24 PACE? A) Arbitrary detention, B) Proportionality, C) Coercion

Answer 10

B) Proportionality

Question 11

True or False: Section 24 PACE allows for arrest without a warrant in all circumstances.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

What does ‘reasonable suspicion’ entail?

Answer 12

A belief based on facts or information that a person is committing or has committed an offense

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The power to arrest without a warrant is primarily intended to _____ crime.

Answer 13

prevent

Question 14

What is the purpose of Section 24 PACE?

Answer 14

To provide a legal framework for lawful arrests

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Who has the authority to arrest under Section 24 PACE? A) Any citizen, B) Police officers, C) Security guards

Answer 15

B) Police officers

Question 16

True or False: An arrest can be made based solely on a hunch.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What is one key limitation of the arrest powers under Section 24 PACE?

Answer 17

The necessity for the arrest must be justified

Question 18

Fill in the blank: Officers must use ____ methods to make an arrest whenever possible.

Answer 18

least forceful

Question 19

What should officers do if an arrest is made in a public place?

Answer 19

Identify themselves as police and explain the reason for the arrest

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a possible consequence of an unlawful arrest? A) Compensation, B) Promotion, C) Dismissal

Answer 20

A) Compensation

Question 21

True or False: An individual has the right to challenge the lawfulness of an arrest.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What must be documented after an arrest is made?

Answer 22

The reasons for the arrest and the circumstances surrounding it

Question 23

Fill in the blank: Officers are required to provide a _____ to the arrested individual.

Answer 23

caution

Question 24

What is the significance of the term ‘necessity’ in the context of Section 24 PACE?

Answer 24

It ensures that arrest is only used when absolutely required

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following factors does NOT influence the necessity of an arrest? A) Previous criminal history, B) Nature of the offense, C) Suspect’s hairstyle

Answer 25

C) Suspect’s hairstyle

Question 26

True or False: The power of arrest under Section 24 PACE is absolute.

Answer 26

False