Power of Arrest

Question 1

Section 316 - Crimes Act 1961

Answer 1

Any person arrested must be told the reason they’re being arrested for

UNLESS

the reason is obvious OR it’s impractical in that moment

Question 2

Section 23 - Bill of Rights Act 1990

Answer 2

Any person who has been arrested MUST be given their Bill of Rights immediately

Question 3

How long can you keep someone in custody for “disturbing the peace”?

Answer 3

up to 2 hours

Question 4

Crimes Act 1961
315 (2)(a)

Answer 4

FIND

Disturbing the public peace

OR

Committing any offence punishable by imprisonment

Question 5

Crimes Act 1961
315 (2)(b)

Answer 5

HAVE GOOD CAUSE TO SUSPECT

of having committed breach of peace

OR

any offence punishable by imprisonment

Question 6

Summary Offences Act 1981 39 (1)

Answer 6

HAVE GOOD CAUSE TO SUSPECT

of having committed offence against this act EXCEPT sections - 17-20, 25,32-38

Question 7

Summary Offences Act
39 (2)

Answer 7

HAVE WITHIN THEIR VIEW

does an act a constable believes is an offence against sections 17-20, 25, 32-38

AND

fails to give name/address or false details