PACE Flashcards
PACE: Code of Practice A
Search of a person or vehicle before arrest
PACE: Code of Practice B
Police powers to search premises and seize property
PACE: Code of Practice C
Requirements for detention, treatment and questioning of subjects
PACE: Code of Practice D
Methods used to identify people in connection with offences
PACE: Code of Practice E
Audio recording of interviews with suspects at the police station
PACE: Code of Practice F
Visual recording of interviews
PACE: Code of Practice G
Powers of arrest under section 24
PACE: Code of Practice H
Requirements for detention, treatment and questioning of suspects - Terrorism
PACE: Section 1
Power to stop and search
PACE: Stop and search legislation
A constable may search:
- Any person or vehicle
- Anything which is in or on a vehicle
For
- Stolen items
- Prohibited articles
- Articles with blades or points
- Fireworks
- Items that could cause criminal damage
And detain that person or vehicle to conduct the search, in a public place to where the public have implied right of access
GOWISLEY
- Grounds or reason for search
- Object you are searching for
- Warrant card
- Identify yourself
- Station you are attached to
- Legal powers
- Entitlement to a copy of search
- You are now detained
Non PACE search powers
Section 60 - Criminal Justice Act
Public Order Act
Section 23 - Misuse of Drugs Act
New Psychoactive Substances Act 2016
Section 43/43a - Terrorism Act 2016
PACE: Section 24
Arrest without warrant
A PC can arrest anyone who is, or who you have reasonable grounds to suspect, is committing or is about to commit an offence.
But
- Arrest must be necessary
- Must have reasonable suspicion
- Must be informed that they are under arrest
- Must make a record of the arrest
