Ghani V Jones

Question 1

Ghani v Jones P of (PRESS)

Answer 1

is the person in poessession
The person must be there, has not consented to the seizure and there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person in possession committed the crime or their refusal for you to take the item is quite unresasonable

Question 2

Ghani v Jones R of (PRESS)

Answer 2

You must return then item
Return the item as soon as practicable if the person is lawfully entitled to the item

Question 3

Ghani v Jones E of (PRESS)

Answer 3

Is the item evidence
Is the item evidence proving a crime, or fruit of the crime, or the instrument of the crime

Question 4

Ghani v Jones S of (PRESS)

Answer 4

Does the item relate to a serious offence
The offence must be so serious that the offenders should be caught and brought to justice (must carry a goal term)

Question 5

Ghani v Jones S of (PRESS)

Answer 5

Is the seizure lawful with what is known at the time
The lawfulness of your actions is judge at the time of seizure - that is, you should clearly document your decision