Powers of entry

Question 1

What code is used for,

Power of entry

Answer 1

Code B of PACE 1984

Question 2

When does Section 32 occur and in what circumstances?

Answer 2

At the time of the arrest
Searching for evidence relation to the same offence

Been arrested anywhere other than a POLICE STATION

Question 3

What are the grounds for entry under Section 17?

Answer 3

(WASPS)
Warrant
Arresting for indicatable/either way
Summary offence
Pursuance 
Save life and limb

ENTRY FOR A PURPOSE OF ARREST

Question 4

What criteria do you need to perform a Section 18 search?

Answer 4

After arrest
For an indictable or either way offence
Searching property occupied of controlled by suspect
Searching for evidence relating to the same offence

ENTRY AND SEARCH AFTER ARREST

Question 5

What is Section 19 PACE 1984?

Answer 5

GENERAL POWER OF SEIZURE

Constable may seize anything which is on the premises if he has reasonable grounds for believing

Been used in a offence

Prevent it being

• Concealed
• Lost
• Damaged
• Altered
• Destroyed

Question 6

What common law has power of entry?

Answer 6

Breach of the peace

Question 7

Where can you search for a with a vehicle?

Answer 7

Vehicles Search – 5 Areas
 	Interior
 	Exterior
 	Boot 
 	Engine
 	Under the vehicle