Police Powers

Question 1

Which act governs the powers the police hold surrounding stop and search, arrest and detention?

Answer 1

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE 1984)

Question 2

Why was PACE 1984 passed initially?

Answer 2

To create some consistency in police powers and to provide powers which were fair and open

Question 3

In relation to stop and search, what reasonable suspicion must an officer have?

Answer 3

An officer must have reasonable grounds for suspecting that he will find stolen or prohibited articles.

Question 4

In relation to stop and search, what must reasonable suspicion be based on?

Answer 4

Fact, information and intelligence. NOT opinion

Question 5

Which case held that handcuffs should only be used when reasonably necessary to prevent escape or breach of the peace?

Answer 5

R v Lockley

Question 6

Which case held that use of excessive force will not render the arrest unlawful?

Answer 6

Simpson v Chief Constable