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Final Exam Hints Flashcards

Questions generated from Baggy's hints about the final exam.

1
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With reference to S32 PACE “Search upon arrest” … if the offence for which he has been arrested is an indictable offence, to enter and search any premises in which he was…

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when arrested or immediately before he was arrested for evidence relating to the offence.

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2
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What is the definition of common assault?

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Causing another person to apprehend the immediate use of unlawful violence.

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3
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What section of the Road Traffic Act gives you the power to stop a vehicle?

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163.

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4
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What is the correct definition of the offence of going equipped to steal, contrary to Section 25 of the Theft Act 1968? A person shall be guilty of an offence if:

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When not at his place of abode, he has with him any article for use in the course of, or in connection with, any burglary or theft.

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What is the definition of “Abstracting of electricity.”?

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A person who dishonestly uses without due authority, or dishonestly causes to be wasted or diverted, any electricity…

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7
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What does Section 4, Public Order Act 1986 cover?

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Fear or provocation of violence.

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What is the definition of robbery? A person is guilty of robbery if he steals, and…

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…immediately before or at the time of doing so, and in order to do so, he uses force on any person or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force.

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10
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What does IPPAC stand for ?

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Intro, People, Place, Account, Conclude.

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11
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Where can you find a handy spreadsheet of acts and sections?

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http://bit.ly/policeacts

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12
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Where can affray be committed?

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Anywhere

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14
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What does IPEC stand for?

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Information, People, Event, Closure.

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What’s the definition of “Fear or provocation of violence” under the Public Order Act 1986 Section 4(1)(b)? A person is guilty of an offence if he distributes or displays to another person…

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…any writing, sign or other visible representation which is threatening, abusive or insulting…

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16
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Is a “sheath knife” a folding knife?

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Yes.

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17
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What is the definition of Breach of the peace?

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When a person reasonably believes harm will be caused, or is likely to be caused, to a person or in his presence to his property, or a person is in fear of being harmed through an assault, affray, riot, unlawful assembly, or some other form of disturbance

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18
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What does Section 13, Theft Act 1968 cover?

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Abstracting of electricity

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19
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What is the correct definition of a public place in respect of Section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953? A public place is defined in the Act as:

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Including any highway and any other premises or place to which at the material time the public have or are permitted to have access, whether on payment or otherwise.

20
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What is the definition of “property” under the Theft Act 1968?

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“Property” includes money and all other property, real or personal, including things in action and other intangible property.

21
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Under what act and section does “Abstracting of electricity” fall?

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Section 13, Theft Act 1968.

22
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What does Section 3, Public Order Act 1986 cover?

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Affray.

24
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What’s the definition of “Fear or provocation of violence” under the Public Order Act 1986 Section 4(1)(a)? A person is guilty of an offence if he uses towards another person…

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…threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.

24
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Where may the offence of “Fear or provocation of violence.” be committed?

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Public or private. Except … by a person inside a dwelling, and the other person is also inside that or another dwelling.

25
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Under what act and section does “Affray” fall?

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Section 3, Public Order Act 1986.

26
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Fill in the blanks re PACE 18(1)… A constable may enter and search any premises occupied or controlled by a person who is under arrest for an __________ offence, if he has reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is on the premises ________, other than items subject to _____ _________, that relates… (a) to ____ ______; or (b) to ____ _____ _________ _______ which is connected with or similar to that offence.

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…under arrest for an INDICTABLE offence… …there is on the premises EVIDENCE …other than items subject to LEGAL PRIVILEGE… (a) to THAT OFFENCE; or (b) to SOME OTHER INDICTABLE OFFENCE which is connected with or similar to that offence.

27
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What does DG CHAMPS stand for?

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Dog, Goat Cattle, Horse, Ass, Mule, Pig, Sheep

28
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Does an officer have to be in uniform in order for the offence of assault police to apply?

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Yes

28
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What documents can be requested from a driver?

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Driving licence, insurance, MOT and medical certificates.

28
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How many days do you have to rectify a defect under the VRDS scheme?

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14.

31
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A Mechanically Propelled Vehicle (MPV) can be powered by what 6 sources of energy?

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SEPDOG Steam Electric Petrol Diesel Oil Gas

32
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What is the acronym for remember the 6 fuels sources of an MPV?

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SEPDOG Steam Electric Petrol Diesel Oil Gas

33
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The Sexual Offences Act 2003 uses the term ‘consent’ in many of the offences within it. What is the definition of ‘consent’ in accordance with Section 74 of the Act?

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A person consents if they agree by choice, and have the freedom and capacity to make that choice.

34
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What act and section does “Fear or provocation of violence.” fall under?

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Section 4, Public Order Act 1986.

34
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Do you have PACE Section 17 powers of entry for a Section 5 Public Order offence?

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No

34
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What is section 163 of the Road Traffic Act 1988?

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Power of police to stop vehicles.

34
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A Motor Vehicle (MV), is a Motor Propelled Vehicle (MPV) that has been…

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intended or adapted for use on road.

35
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Under what power can you arrest for breach of the peace?

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PACE Section 24 “Any Person Powers”

36
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Does Section 4 of the Public Order Act 1986 give you entry powers? If so under what act and section?

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Yes, under Section 17 of PACE.

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