Foundation and Beyond Flashcards
Elements of Foundation and then add ons to continue professional development
Robbery definition
A person is guilty of robbery if he steals, and 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.
Under what section of the Theft Act 1968 is robbery?
Section 8
Basic definition of theft
A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it; and “thief” and “steal” shall be construed accordingly.
What are the three defenses against “dishonestly”?
(1) A person’s appropriation of property belonging to another is not to be regarded as dishonest—
(a) if he appropriates the property in the belief that he has in law the right to deprive the other of it, on behalf of himself or of a third person; or
(b) if he appropriates the property in the belief that he would have the other’s consent if the other knew of the appropriation and the circumstances of it; or
(c) (except where the property came to him as trustee or personal representative) if he appropriates the property in the belief that the person to whom the property belongs cannot be discovered by taking reasonable steps.
“Appropriates”
(1) Any assumption by a person of the rights of an owner amounts to an appropriation, and this includes, where he has come by the property (innocently or not) without stealing it, any later assumption of a right to it by keeping or dealing with it as owner.
9 Burglary.
1) A person is guilty of burglary if— (b
(b) having entered any building or part of a building as a trespasser he steals or attempts to steal anything in the building or that part of it or inflicts or attempts to inflict on any person therein any grievous bodily harm.
9 Burglary.
1) A person is guilty of burglary if— (a
“(a)he enters any building or part of a building as a trespasser and with intent to commit any such offence as is mentioned in subsection (2) below;”
They are offences of stealing anything in the building or part of a building in question, of inflicting on any person therein any grievous bodily harm F1… therein, and of doing unlawful damage to the building or anything therein
Vulnerability Assessment Framework
ABCDE
Appearance/Atmosphere Behaviour Communication/Circumstances Danger Environment
Four points to s. 135 (1) Mental Health Act 1983
- Warrant to assist AMHP
- Police execute the warrant
- Power to enter and remove
- LAS to provide transport
4 points to s. 135 (2) Mental Health Act 1983?
- Warrant to return patient to hospital
- this CAN be applied for by police
- Power to enter and remove
- AMHP doesn’t have to be present but would be better if they were
5 point definition to s. 136 Mental Health Act 1983
- Person appears to be suffering from mental ill health
- In need of immediate care or control
- IF NECESSARY
- In the interests of that person or for the protection of others
- Remove that person to, or keep them at a place of safety
s. 136 Mental Health Act 1983 (1a)
That person is in any place other than:
- Any house, flat, room where they or someone else lives, or
- any garden, yard, garage, outhouse that is used in connection with the house
- unless it is also used by other houses, flats or rooms
- entry may be forced if necessary in order to use this power
What is the basic power of 136 (1b) in the Mental Health Act?
a constable may enter ANY PLACE where the power may be exercised, if need be by force.
What’s the basic wording behind s. 136 Mental Health Act 1983 (1a)?
Where officers cannot remove persons needed to be sectioned. That is specifically and exclusively a dwelling.
Before deciding to remove, the officer must, if practicable, consult which one of five persons?
- an AMHP
- Registered nurse
- a registered medical practitioner
- an OT
- a paramedic
What is the permitted period of detention for someone detained under the Mental Health Act?
Initial period of 24hrs
In the Mental Health Act, when does the permitted period of detention start?
At the arrival of safety
How long under the Mental Health Act can the period of detention be extended?
12 hours
What would be deemed as a protective search under the Mental Health Act?
s. 135 warrant issued/Detained under s. 136
- they may present danger to themselves or others
- concealing an item upon person that could cause injury to self/other
What are 3 other considerations to around transportation of the detained person who has been sectioned?
- Always call LAS to transport
- police transport as last resort and supervisors notifed
- detailed notes for any detained person, form 434 and MERLIN
How old is an adult in the Mental Capacity Act 2005?
16 years upward
What year is the Mental Capacity Act?
2005
Where can a person be detained under the Mental Capacity Act?
Public or private but not someone’s dwelling
Why MIGHT you detain someone (through appearance etc) under the Mental Capacity Act?
They were unable to make decisions due to illness, injury, intoxication, mental ill health, severe learning disability etc.
What are the 5 principles behind the MCA 2005?
- Always assume they have capacity
- give opportunity to make own decision
- previous unwise decisions don’t count
- actions must be in the best interest
- consider less restrictive options first
What two things can a person be suffering from under the Mental Capacity Act?
- impairment
- disturbance
of the brain or mind
Mental Capacity Act:
Person suffers from impairment or disturbance of the brain and mind and they cannot what? Think of CURE!
- Communicate
- Understand
- Retain
- Evaluate
What is ACE?
Adverse Childhood Experience
Safeguarding Children:
What three things should you be including in the Merlin PAC?
- condition of the child
- condition of the house
- what the child says
s.11 of the Children Act 2004 imposes…?
… a duty on specified agencies to make arrangements to ensure their functions are discharged having regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people.
6 points definition of child neglect/cruelty are what?
- person aged over 16
- responsible for any child under the age of 16
- WILFULLY
- assaults, ill-treats, neglects, abandons
- or exposes him, or causes or procures him to be assaulted, ill-treated, neglected, abandoned or exposed,
- in a manner likely to cause him unnecessary suffering or injury to health
What are the 5 key outcomes for a child to thrive?
1 - healthy 2 - stay safe 3 - enjoy & achieve 4 - positive contribution 5 - economic well-being
Define s.46 of the 1989 Childrens’ Act.
Constable has reasonable cause to believe a child would otherwise be likely to suffer significant harm
They can remove a child to a place of safety or take such steps as reasonable
To ensure a child’s removal from a hospital or other place accommodated is prevented.
How would you define significant harm?
ill treatment of health or development
Includes:
sexual, emotional, physical, mental, intellectual, social or behavioural.
Three persons/bodies for Protection Process from removing a child under the Childrens’ Act 1989, s.46 is…
Initiating Officer - takes child into police protection
Designated Officer - Inspector (who is not the IO)
Local Authority - Responsible for suitable placement
How long can police look after a child once removing them under the Childrens’ Act 1989?
72hrs
What is CHAP?
- criminal damage 1.1
- harassment 2, 2a, 4, 4a
- assaults up to GHB but not w/ intent
- public orders 4 to 5
What were the sections that go along with CHAP??
Criminal damage 1.1
Harassment 2, 2a, 4, 4a
Assault - up to gbh but not with intent
Public order 4, 4a, 5
How you permanently deprive with CADETS
- C* ondition of return
- A* ssume rights
- D* amage/destroy
- E* at or Drink
- T* hrow away
- S* ell
What is the purpose of ADVOKATE?
To speak to witnesses regarding the circumstances when they saw the suspect.
Additional information - this was concerning R v TURNBULL
Dissect ADVOKATE
Amount of time under observation
Distance between the suspect and the witness
Visibility - time of day? Street lighting?
Obstructions
Known or seen before
Any reason to remember the suspect? Anything memorable from before?
Time lapse between the first and subsequent identification
Errors or material discrepancies
What are the five key areas DA initial investigation?
- background
- safety
- medical assistance
- positive action
- report
List three powers of entry regarding a DA incident
- S 17 (1) (b) PACE to enter and search for the purpose of arrest for an indictable offence
- S 17 (1) (e) PACE to enter and search for the purpose of saving life and limb, or preventing serious damage to property
- Common Law power to prevent a Breach of the Peace
Under what legislation covers controlling/coercive behaviour?
S. 76 Serious Crimes Act 2015