Powers of Entry

Question 1

Where is powers of entry found

Answer 1

Code B P.A.C.E 1984

Question 2

How long can officers stay on premises if they have been invited on by entitled person

Answer 2

Until the invitation is withdrawn

Question 3

What happens when invitations for officers to be there is withdrawn

Answer 3

Officers become trespassers unless they have power to be there and person may remove them with force

Question 4

4 things to do before entering a house

Answer 4

1) Introduce yourself
2) State purpous of the search
3) State the authority under which entry is sought
4) ask occupier to allow entry

Question 5

What does PACE section 23 state

Answer 5

Premises can be defined as any place

Question 6

3 code B police powers

Answer 6

• Section 17 = before arrest
• Section 32 = upon arrest
• Section 18 = After arrest (made at a police station)

Question 7

What is the anagram for section 17

Answer 7

WASPS

Question 8

What does WASPS tell you

Answer 8

Instances when a constable can enter and search any premises

Question 9

What is WASPS

Answer 9

W - Warrant
A - Arresting for idictable offence
S - Some summary stautory offences
P - Pursuance of a person unlawfully at large
S - Save life and limb/Prevent serious damage to property

Question 10

Is authorisation required for section 17

Answer 10

no

Question 11

How is search limited on section 17

Answer 11

Limited to where you could reasonably expect to find