Preliminaries To Prosecution

Question 1

What is the main statute that governs police powers?

Answer 1

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Question 2

Where do you find the rules of conduct that prescribe how police powers are exercised?

Answer 2

PACE Codes of Practice.
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Question 3

What is the status of the rules of conduct on police powers in criminal courts?

Answer 3

The codes are admissible in evidence in criminal or civil proceedings

Question 4

Regarding detention without charge, what must a police officer be able to demonstrate?

Answer 4

That they have legal authority to exercise the power.
The police officer has exercised the power lawfully.

Question 5

After interview at the police station, what are the three actions that may be taken on the detainee?

Answer 5

Detainee may be:
Released under investigation or on police bail.
Charged and released on police bail to appear at magistrates court at a later date.
Charged and remanded in police custody to appear at the magistrates court the following day.