General PACE Powers Flashcards
What is section 23 PACE?
Defines the meaning of the term premises. Premises includes any place and in particular includes:
A- any vehicle, vessel, aircraft or hovercraft.
B- any offshore installation
C- any tent or movable structure
What gives officers the powers of entry for purpose of arrest?
Section 17(1) PACE
In regards to section 17(1) pace 1984, when may the Constable enter and search the premises (PLEASE)?
Pursuit of a person unlawfully at large
Life and limb
Execute a warrant
An indictable offence
Specified in an act
Escape from lawful detention
What are the powers to search the person following an arrest?
Section 32 of the person.
In regards to section 32 PACE searching the person upon arrest, what are the reasonable grounds to believe the person has in their possession?
DIE
Dangerous article
Implement to escape
Evidence relating to any offence
What are the polices powers to enter and search any premises upon detention and what are the PIE grounds to do so?
Section 32 premises.
Premises where person was when arrested or
Immediately prior to arrest in order to search for
Evidence relating to the indictable or either way offence for which they were arrested.
What is a section 18 pace search?
A search with written authority of an inspector or above to enter premises to search for property.
What are the polices power to seize property?
Section 19 pace 1984.
