Preparing to commit an imprisonable offence Flashcards
1
Q
What does Section 28, Summary Offences Act 1981 state?
A
Found (Discovered on / Seen entering / Seen leaving / Seen)
In any public place
Behaving in a manner from which it can be reasonably inferred that the person is
Preparing to commit an imprisonable offence
2
Q
What does Section 28 allow the police to do?
A
Allows police to intervene BEFORE an imprisonable offence is committed or attempted.
It is therefore preventative and minimises the effect on victims.
3
Q
Power of arrest comes from?
A
Power of arrest is under Summary Offences Act 1981 – Section 39(1)
