Powers when Effecting Arrest

Question 1

What is Section 7?

Answer 1

Section 7 is:

A constable may enter a place or vehicle without warrant to search for and arrest a person if the constable has reasonable grounds—

(a) to suspect that a person is unlawfully at large; and
(b) to believe that the person is there.

Question 2

What is Section 8?

Answer 2

Section 8 is - Entry without warrant to avoid loss of offender or evidential material

Question 3

What is Section 9?

Answer 3

Section 9 is A constable may stop a vehicle without a warrant to arrest a person if the constable has reasonable grounds—

(a) to suspect that a person—
(i) is unlawfully at large; or
(ii) has committed an offence punishable by imprisonment; and

(b) to believe that the person is in or on the vehicle.

Question 4

What is Section 10?

Answer 4

Section 10 is Powers and Duties of a Constable after vehicle stop.

Require person at large to provide details.

Search for that person.

Search for Evidential Material.