Power to Stop and Search Flashcards
Under which section can a constable arrest without a warrant?
S.24 (1) PACE 1984
What is subsection (A) under S.24 (1) PACE 1984?
(A) Anyone who is about to commit an offence; (FUTURE)
What is subsection (B) under S.24 (1) PACE 1984?
(B) Anyone who is in the act of committing an offence; (PRESENT)
What is subsection (C) under S.24 (1) PACE 1984?
(C) Anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be about to commit an offence; (FUTURE)
What is subsection (D) under S.24 (1) PACE 1984?
(D) Anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be committing an offence. (PRESENT)
Under which Section can a constable arrest if he has reasonable grounds for suspecting an offence has been committed?
S.24 paragraph (2) (PAST)
Under which Section can a constable arrest without a warrant if an offence has been committed?
S.24 Paragraph (3)
(A)- Anyone who is guilty of an offence
(B)- Anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be guilty of the crime.
What is the numonic for the necessity test?
COPPLANID
What does C - stand for in COPPLANID?
Protect child or vulnerable person
What does O -stand for in COPPLANID?
Prevent obstruction to a highway
What does P- stand for in COPPLANID?
Prevent them from causing physical injury to themselves or others.
What does the second P - stand for in COPPLANID?
Prevent Public in-decency
What does L- stand for in COPPLANID?
Prevent loss or damage to property
What does A - stand for in COPPLANID?
Ascertain their address
What does N- stand for in COPPLANID?
Ascertain their name.
