Lawful Arrest

Question 0

Section 24

Police and Criminal Evidence Act

Answer 0

Two elements must both be satisfied for a S24 arrest by a constable to be lawful

1. The person has been involved, has attempted to be involved or suspected involvement in the commission of a criminal offence, AND
2. There are reasonable grounds for believing that the persons arrest is necessary

Question 1

Lawful arrest would be:

Answer 1

Under Arrest + 
Grounds +
Necessity of arrest +
Caution +
Reply to caution

Question 2

Involvement in the commission of crime

Answer 2

1. They are about to commit and offence
2. They are committing an offence
3. Reasonable grounds to suspect they are about to commit and offence
4. Reasonable grounds to suspect they are committing an offence
5. Reasonable grounds to suspect an offence has been committed and that person is guilty of the offence