Protection For Police Officers Flashcards
1
Q
Police who commit and offence in the course of their duties are protected under what section of MODA 1975?
A
Section 34A
2
Q
What evidence is required that an undercover officer was acting in the course of his duties when committing an offence under MODA 1975?
A
A certificate signed by the commissioner of police.
3
Q
R v O’Shannessy
A
Judge dealt with what was permissible activity for undercover officers to partake in. Including officers making initial approaches which may result in the commission of an offence. Judge found that how the offender came to be involved in the crime is a matter for sentencing rather than conviction.
