Flashcards
NDM
National Decision Model
(CIAPOAR)
Code of Ethics Intelligence/Information Assess the situation - risks and threat Policies / Procedures / Powers Options and contingencies Action Review
Mens Rea
Guilty Mind (mental part of offence)
Actus Rea
Guilty Act (physical part of an offence)
List the main defences and what they are
8points
Automatism - a complete destruction of voluntary
control, e.g. sleepwalking
Consent - they had or fully believed they had consent
Mistake - accidental
Self-Defence - reasonable force used
Duress - under stress
Insanity - everyone is presumed sane unless proved
insane
Intoxication - alcohol or drugs
Infancy - any child under 10 can’t be guilty of an
offence
Criminal Attempts -
Legislation & Definition & Rules
Criminal Attempts Act 1981
(section 1)
If, with intent to commit an offence to which this section applies, a person does an act which is more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence, he is guilty of attempting to commit the offence.
- indictable offence only
- charged even if act is impossible
- can only be specific intent
Human Rights -
Legislation & Rules
The Human Rights Act 1998
Absolute, Limited and Qualified rights.
Human Rights Principles
(PLANE)
Proportionate Legal Accountable Necessary Ethical
What is an arrest and what is its purpose?
Physical restraint or words making it clear the person will be restrained by force if necessary.
purpose - Make suspect submit to the CJS
What should you consider PRIOR to arrest?
3 points
Human Rights - suspect will be informed and reasons
in a way they understand and brought promptly
before a judge.
Risk Assessment - need information on the event believed to have happened, the person, witnesses, location.
Considerations of arrest - do you have grounds? PLANE? Timing? Health issues?
The Arrest
Legislation & Rules
Section 24 PACE Act 1984
Provides a constable with the statutory power of arrest for any offence
S+S+B = Arrest
Suspect an offence has taken place
Suspect a persons involvement, attempted involvement or actual involvement in an offence
Believe it is necessary to arrest
Necessary Criteria for an Arrest
(COPPLANNED)
Child or other Vulnerable Person; to protect
Obstruction of the highway: to prevent
Physical injury: to prevent (cause/or suffering)
Public Decency: to prevent offences
Loss or damage to property: to prevent
Address: unknown & not readily ascertained or address doubted
Name: unknown & not readily ascertained
Name: reasonable grounds to doubt name given
Effective Investigation of offence: to allow for, or of the conduct of the person
Disappearance of person: preventing prosecution
When must you caution someone?
- making an arrest
- reporting for offence
- you suspect an offence and before you ask questions about the offence, any answers/silences may be given in evidence
When don’t you need to caution someone?
- it is impracticable to do so by reason of their condition at the time (e.g. drunk)
- they have already been cautioned immediately prior to arrest
WHEN Caution?
what and why is it used?
“You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned, something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.”
after an arrest or start of an interview
NOW Caution?
what and why is it used?
“You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention now, something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.”
on being charged or prosecuted
RESTRICTED Caution?
what and why is it used?
“You do not have to say anything, but anything you do say may be given in evidence”
when adverse inferences don’t apply
Under Section 28 and Code G,
what information must be given upon arrest?
5points
- inform the person they are under arrest and what offence
- tell the person the grounds for the arrest
- the reasons (necessity) of the arrest
- outline the facts, information and circumstances that provide the grounds for arrest
- the When Questioned caution
What gives you the power to search a PERSON
AFTER ARREST?
legislation & definition
Section 32 PACE
A constable may search a person who has been arrested at a place other than a police
station, if the constable has reasonable grounds for believing the arrested person may:
Danger to themselves or others
Implement concealed on them, could assist escape
Evidence of anything which may relate to ANY offence
Rules of Searching (in public view)
(JOG) can only remove:
- Jacket
- Outer garment
- Gloves
can only search where you believe the item to be.
What is covered under PACE, section 24A
Citizen’s Arrest (other persons arrest)
- only an indictable offence
- guilty of past offence or be in the act of committing an offence
- not reasonably practicable for a constable to make arrest
When should you transport PIC directly to hospital?
(BASHED)
Believed to have taken drug overdose
Are or have been unconscious
Suffering medical condition requiring urgent attention
Have suffered a serious injury, especially to the head
Eaten, swallowed or packed drugs
Detention always comes second to medical treatment
What should you consider before you escort and present a suspect to custody?
3points
- detainee prompt card
- PIC needed to go hospital?
- transport considerations?
What information does a custody officer need?
6points
- the offence and the grounds for arrest
- the necessity test
- use of force
- times of arrest and arrival at station
- PIC’s individual circumstances
- deal with PIC in an expeditious manner
What are the PIC’s rights and entitlements?
4points
- legal advice
- to have someone informed (doesn’t have to be a phone call)
- to consult the codes of practice
- PACE code C - other considerations e.g. language services, embassy, writing materials, food & drink, conduct of interviews.
What legislation covers SEARCHING A DETAINED PERSON in custody.
what, who, where, how?
SECTION 54 PACE
- search for items PIC cannot have in custody
- remove JOG, shoes, socks + mouth
- authorised by Custody Officer
- conducted by arresting officer
- at a police station or hospital
- conducted like other searches- visual first, safe & systematic.
What legislation covers STRIP SEARCHES on PIC.
what, who, where, how?
CODE C PACE (annex A)
- search for concealed item if have grounds
- remove all outer clothing
- authorised by Custody Officer
- conducted by 2 same sex officers with appropriate adult if needed.
- in a place of privacy
- conducted one half at a time (top first), visual inspection only, seek co-operation and with dignity.
What legislation covers INTIMATE SEARCHES on PIC.
what, who, where, how?
SECTION 55 PACE
- looking for items to cause injury or class A drugs
- body orifices (not mouth)
- authorised by Inspector
- 2 people present, registered DR/Nurse
- place of privacy
Who is a person at risk?
- juveniles
- mentally disordered
- mentally vulnerable
*cannot be interviewed without an appropriate adult.
Who is an appropriate adult?
- a parent/guardian or sibling over 18
- any person with an interest in PIC’s welfare
- social workers or MH professional
What is General Observation?
- minimum acceptable level for all detainees
- checked at least every hour
What is Intermittent Observation?
- minimum level for intoxicated detainees
- checked and roused every 30 minutes
What is Constant Observation?
- if detainees RA shows self-harm
- supervised at all times through CCTV
What is Close Proximity Observation?
- detainees at highest risk of self-harm
- physically supervised in close proximity
What is Bail?
- The release of an accused person, on a temporary basis, that requires that person to surrender themselves, to custody at a specified time and date, with or without conditions being imposed.
Why could bail be denied?
6points
- Name and address not known
- Risk of absconding
- Interfere with justice
- Commit further serious offences
- For their own protection
- Charged with murder
What conditions could be added to bail?
5points
- Live and sleep at specified location
- Report to a police station at specified times
- Excluded from going to certain places / contacting people
- To surrender their passport and undergo a curfew
- To be subject to a surety
Assault
Legislation & Definition
Section 39 Criminal Justice Act 1988
Any act which intentionally or recklessly causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful personal violence.
- expectation of personal violence
Battery
Legislation & Definition
Section 39 Criminal Justice Act 1988
Battery is where a person intentionally or recklessly applies unlawful force to another person.
- the act of violence
What injuries could be sustained in Battery?
6points
- Scratches/grazes
- Reddening of skin
- Swelling
- Superficial cuts
- Black eyes
- Minor bruising
Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (ABH)
Legislation & Definition
Section 47 Offences Against the Person Act 1861
It is an offence to assault any person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm.
What injuries could be sustained in Assault Occasioning ABH?
7points
- Temporary loss of sensory function
- Extensive or multiple bruising
- Minor cuts requiring stitching
- Minor fractures
- Loss or breaking of a tooth
- Displaced broken nose
- Psychiatric injury – more than fear, distress and panic