PACE Code G

Question 1

What are the two elements for a lawful arrest under s24 PACE?

Answer 1

• A person’s involvement or suspected involvement or attempted involvement in the commission of a criminal offence
• Reasonable grounds to believe that the person’s arrest is necessary

Question 2

What 4 things must be told to a person under arrest?

Answer 2

1) ARREST: “You are under arrest” (You can specify the offence if you wish)

2) GROUNDS: “The grounds for your arrest are…” (in plain language tell them what you suspect they’ve done; no jargon, no acts or sections!)

3) NECESSITY: “It is necessary to arrest you…” (Code G/SOCAP/COPPLANNED reason)

4) CAUTION

Question 3

When can a constable arrest someone under s24 PACE?

Answer 3

B - Before an offence
A - After an offence
D - During an offence
S - Suspicion of having committed an offence

Question 4

What can be classed as reasonable grounds?

Answer 4

• Must be based on ‘objective facts’
• Their behaviour, and
• The time or place, and/or
• Any property they are carrying, and/or
• Information gained from a witness

Question 5

What is COPPLANNED

Answer 5

C hild or other vulnerable person - To protect
O bstruction of the highway – To prevent
P hysical injury – To prevent
P ublic Decency – To prevent
L oss or damage to property – To prevent
A ddress not known
N ame not readily ascertained
N ame reasonable grounds to doubt
E ffective and prompt investigation of offence -For
D isappearance of person – To prevent

Question 6

What are the points for a Prompt and effective investigation?

Answer 6

Where there are GROUNDS to believe the person -
* Has made false statements
* Has made statements that can’t be readily verified
* Has presented false evidence
* May steal or destroy evidence…
* May make contact with co-suspects or conspirators
* May intimidate or threaten or make contact with witnesses