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Section 1 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Constable can stop and search…
- People
- Vehicles
for…
- Stolen property
- Offensive weapons
- Bladed pointed articles
- Prohibited fireworks
… in any place where public have access but not a dwelling.
Information to be given on search
GOWISELY
Grounds for search
Object/ purpose of search
Warrant card (if plain clothed or requested)
Identity of officer(s)
Station to which attached
Entitlement to a copy of the search record
Legal power
“You are detained for the purposes of search”
Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Power to search any…
- Person
- Vehicle/ vessel
… where there are reasonable grounds to suspect possession of a controlled drug.
Section 117 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Use of force when enacting any other part of PACE Act.
Power to use force during Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 search
Section 3 Criminal Law Act 1967
Section 24 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Power of arrest without warrant
Section 17 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Power of entry to…
- Effect an arrest
- Save life or limb
- Recapture a person
(Small print applies)
Section 18 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
- Power to enter and search certain premises after someone has been arrested for an indictable offence
- Power to seize relevant items
Section 32 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Power to search an arrested person prior to taking them to a police station, for…
D- dangerous implements
I- implements for escape
E- evidence
Section 54 PACE
Power to record the identity of property- including serial and IMEI numbers when dealing with someone in custody.
Where can a section 1 PACE stop and search be carried out?
Public place
NEVER a dwelling
Where can a section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act search be carried out?
In any place
