MCQ Flashcards
Section 32 PACE
Section 32 (2)(b) of PACE provides the power to search premises following an arrest for an indictable offence.
If you have reasonable grounds for believing that there is evidence on premises where the arrested person was when arrested or immediately before the arrest, you may enter and search the premises for evidence relating to that offence.
Section 1 PACE 1984 Stop and Search
(pre-arrest) is the power to stop and search if a constable has reasonable grounds to suspect that stolen or prohibited articles or bladed or sharply pointed articles or certain fireworks will be found.
Section 16 PACE
(warrant)
> Valid for 3 months from the date of the issue.
> Must be executed at a reasonable time of the day.
> Search can only go as far as the purpose for which the warrant was issued.
> One copy of the warrant to the person or leave warrant in appropriate place on premises
> Only one entry permitted unless warrant is for more than one entry.
Section 18 PACE
Power to enter and search premises occupied or controlled by a person under arrest for an indictable offence, if there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is evidence that relates to that, or another indictable offence which is connected or similar to that offence.
Section 18 (1) PACE
With the authority of an inspector or above you can enter and search an occupied or controlled premises of the arrested person.
Section 18 (5) PACE
Without any permission and before taking a suspect to custody, if the presence of the person at a place is necessary for the effective investigation of the officer.
Section 24 PACE
A constable may arrest anyone who is, has been or is about to commit an offence
AND
anyone who they have reasonable grounds for suspecting to be guilty of the offence.
Section 15 PACE
(search warrant) Apply for a warrant at court to search an address you will need to: 1. What legislation is it under. 2. Description of articles sought. 3. Specify the address to be searched.
Section 19 PACE
An officer may seize anything on premises if he had reasonable grounds for believing
1. It has been obtained in a result of an offence.
2. It is necessary to seize it to prevent CLADD
(Concealed, Lost, Altered, Damaged, Destroyed)
Section 17 PACE
A constable may enter and search any premises for the purpose of executing:
1. Warrant of arrest
2. Arresting a person for indictable offence
3. Arresting a person for an offence under:
> Section 1 POA 1936
> Section 4 POA 1986
> Offences relating to squatting and unlawful eviction
> To save life and limb
> Tp prevent damage to property.
Elements to make an arrest
- A persons involvement
- Reasonable grounds for believing that the persons arrest is necessary according to one of the of the conditions listed in code G of the codes of practice.
Rights when arrested
- Free legal advice
- inform someone of their detention
- Read a copy of the codes of practice.
Section 4 PACE
(Search in custody)
The custody officer is responsible for ascertaining what property a detainee:
1. Has with them when they came to a Police Station
2. The safety keeping any property taken from a detainee which remains at the Police Station.
Section 32 PACE
(To prevent DIE)
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:
D - (danger) danger to themselves or others
I - (implement) concealed anything on them to help them escape lawful custody.
E - (evidence) Concealed evidence relating to an offence.
Section 28 PACE
A person Arrested must be told:
- They are under arrest
- Grounds for the arrest
- Necessity of the arrest (ID COP PLAN)
Section 30 PACE
(De-Arrest power)
A person arrested by a constable at a place other than a Police Station be released.
If a constable is satisfied at the time before the person reaches a Police Station that there are no grounds for keeping him under arrest, releasing them on bail.
(this must be recorded)
Criminal Damage Section 1 (1) Criminal Damage Act 1971
A person who without lawful excuse destroys or damages any property belonging to another intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether any such property would be destroyed or damaged shall be guilty.
Theft Section 1 (1) theft Act 1968
Dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.
Section 4A Public Order Act 1986
(intentional)
Intentionally causing harassment, alarm or distress by either using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour.
Section 3 Public Order Act 1986
A person is guilty of Affray if he:
1. uses or threatens unlawful violence towards another.
- his conduct is such as it would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety.
Assault
An assault is any act where a person intentionally or recklessly causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful personal violence.
Section 89 (1) Police Act 1996
It is an offence for any person to assault a constable whilst in the execution of his duty or a person assisting him.