Powers of Entry

Question 1

Sections relating to power of entry?

Answer 1

Section 32
Section 17
Section 18

Question 2

How long do warrants last? (with and without drugs involved)

Answer 2

Three months
One months (with drugs)

Question 3

Section 32?

Answer 3

A search carried out after an arrest has been made

Question 4

What are you searching for with section 32?

Answer 4

Something used to escape
Evidence related items

Question 5

Where can a person not be searched under section 32?

Answer 5

Police station

Question 6

DIE?

Answer 6

Danger to self or others
Item which may assist escape from lawful custody
Evidence relating to an offence

Question 7

CODE B?

Answer 7

Searches of premises that do not require specific powers to enter

Routine crime scenes
Fire or burglary
Bomb threats

Question 8

What is a premises?

Answer 8

An enclosed area which could be made a dwelling

Question 9

Section 17 PACE

Answer 9

Power to enter to search for a person

Question 10

(S17) WASPPS

Answer 10

BELIEF u
Warrant
Arrest for indictable offence
Specified summary offence
Person at large
Pre charge bail offence
SUSPECT
Save life or limb

Question 11

Section 18?

Answer 11

Constable may enter and search a premises of person who is under arrest for indictable offence.

Reasonable grounds needed.

To find items linking to that offence or other indictable offence.

Needs to be ordered by inspector in writing.

Question 12

S19 PACE?

Answer 12

When having a warrant under Section 18. A constable may seize anything not relating to the offence, but incriminating under Section 19