Powers Of Investigation

Question 1

Can an officer use reasonable force

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

When can handcuffs be used

Answer 2

Where they are reasonably necessary to prevent escape otherwise trespass to person

Question 3

When is the arrest unlawful

Answer 3

If the person is not informed of the grounds of arrest at the time or as soon as reasonably practical

Question 4

Who authorises pre charge bail

Answer 4

Custody officer

Question 5

What rank must custody officer be

Answer 5

Sergeant

Question 6

What is the responsibility of the custody officer

Answer 6

To ensure that a person in police detention is treated in accordance with pace

Question 7

What is the right to notification on arrest

Answer 7

The right to notify 1 friend or relative of arrest

Must be informed of this right

May choose up to 2 alternatives and its then up to discretion of custody officer to allow more

Question 8

What is the right to consult a solicitor

Answer 8

A person who is arrested and held in custody for an offence has a right to consult solicitor privately at any time

Question 9

When can right to consult solicitor be delayed

Answer 9

• interference with evidence related to indictable offence
• alerting other people that are not yet arrested
• will hinder recovery of property obtained from offence

Question 10

What is the detention limit and from what recent time

Answer 10

24 hours from time person arrives at police station

Will run from 24 hours after arrest if earlier though