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How long do regular Warrants last?
3 months
How long do Drugs Warrants last?
1 month
5 features of a premises search
Organised
Thorough
Systematic
Legal
Documented
Section 32(1) PACE (DEFINITION)
A constable may search any arrested person, in any case where the person to be searched has been arrested at a place other than a police station, if the constable has reasonable grounds for believing that the arrested person may present a danger to himself or others.
DIE
Danger to anyone
Implement to escape
Evidence relating to any offence
WASPPS
Warrant
Arrest for indictable offence
Specified summary offence
Pre charge bail
Person at large
Save life or limb/property from serious damage
Section 18 PACE
A legal power of searching the premises of a suspect AFTER arrest for an indictable offence.
Must have reasonable suspicion that you will find things relating to the offence in the suspects house.
Section 19 PACE
The power to seize items that you believe have been obtained relating or for any offence.
Who must authorise a section 18 search?
Inspector
Section 18(5) PACE
A premises search that keeps the suspect around for situations where they may be required to be present.
Before custody/station.
