Police Powers: Detention

Question 1

Governed BY ….

Answer 1

CODE C

Question 2

General right; 5 points

Answer 2

• 15min break every 2hours during questioning
• 8h sleeping any 24 hours
• interview room= heated and ventilated
• D custody should be reviewed by review officer within last 6hours then every 9hours after that
• under 17 should have an appropriate adult during interview

Question 3

time limit

Answer 3

• starting point=24 hours
• continued detention possible up to 36 hours must be authorised by SUPERINTENDENT,
• if its necessary to secure/preserve evidence or obtain evidence through through questioning max 96 hours via application to magistrates courts for warrant of further detention,
• continued detention only granted if investigation being conducted diligently

Question 4

CJPO

Answer 4

Criminal justice and public order act states that can remain silent but negative inferences may be drawn COWAN