Power Of Entry PACE

Question 1

Sec 17 power to enter to arrest

Answer 1

Must believe person is on premises
Execute a warrant
Save life/limb/property
Child absent from care
Arrest for indictable offences
Perusing person unlawfully at large
Escape from detention centre
Specified other offences

Question 2

Sec 18 (1) enter with inspectors permission

Answer 2

Constable may enter and search if
Occupied or controlled by a person
Under arrest for indictable offences
Reasonable grounds to suspect evidence of
That offence or one that is connected to

Question 3

Sec 18 (5) enter without inspectors permission

Answer 3

Section 18 but without permission if it is urgent for a prompt and effective investigation

Question 4

Sec 32 search of person after arrest

Answer 4

Dangerous article
Implement to escape
Evidence relating to an offence

Question 5

Sec 32 search of premises after arrest

Answer 5

Indictable offences only
Premises which a person has been
Immediately prior to arrest
Evidence relating to that offence

Question 6

Sec 19 power to seize property

Answer 6

Reasonable grounds for believing that property has been
Obtained in the commission of that offence
Necessary to seize to prevent concealment loss alteration destroyed
Damaged

Question 7

Necessity for arrest

Answer 7

Child/vulnerable
Obstruction to highway
Prevent harm
Public decency
Loss/damage to property
Address
Name
Investigation
Disappearance