powers of search and entry Flashcards
what is a premise
HAVVROT
Hovercraft
Aircraft
Vehicle
Vessel
Renewable energy installation
Offshore instalment
Tent
power of entry without warrant
Section 17(1) PACE 1984
a constable may enter and search any premises for the purpose of
- executing a warrant
- a indictable offence
- recapture a person
- save life or limb
- prevent serious damage to property.
- etc.
what power is gained under section 32 PACE
right to a search after an arrest other than a police station for D.I.E (S32(1))
D - Dangerous items to themselves or others
I - implementation aid to escape
E - evidence to an offence.
right to search premise in which a person was arrest or immediately before for evidence relating to the offence.
Section 18 PACE
power to enter and search any premises occupied or controlled by a person under arrest for an indictable offence
- MUST have inspector approval
reasonable grounds for suspecting evidence
the presence of the person
what CODE of practice applies to search of premise
Code of practice B regulates searching properties
- conduct of leaving the property
- notice of powers
- etc.
5 areas of the vehicle
Boot
Engine
Underneath
Outside
Inside
section 19(2) PACE 1984
a constable who lawfully at the premises may seize anything which is
- covered by a warrant
-anything which they have reasonable grounds to believe is evidence
- anything obtained in consequence
think Prevent CLADD
Concealed
Lost
Altered
Damaged
Destroyed
entry with a warrant
Section 8 PACE 1984
to search for specified evidence for indictable offences
- indictable offence
- material on premise relating to
- relevant evidence
- is not legally privileged