Powers Of Arrest Flashcards
1
Q
Powers of arrest come under what sections?
A
Crimes Act 1961, section 315 or the Summary Offences Act 1961, section 39
2
Q
Crimes Act 1961 315 (2) (a)
A
HE FINDS
- Disturbing the public peace
- committing any offence
3
Q
Crimes Act 1961 (2) (b)
A
HE HAS GOOD CAUSE TO SUSPECT
- of having committed a breach of the peace
- any offence
4
Q
Summary Offences Act 1981 39 (1)
A
HE HAS GOOD CAUSE TO SUSPECT
- of having committed an offence against this Act
Except sections 17-20, 25, 33-38
5
Q
Summary Offences Act 1981 39 (2)
A
WITHIN HIS VIEW
- does an act the Constable believes is an offence against Sections 17-20, 25, 32-38
And fails to give name address or gives false details. Arrest for the offence seen being committed.
6
Q
What must you do in relation of 316 of the Crimes Act?
A
Requires an arresting officer to provide the arrest warrant as proof of their authority to make an arrest
