Rights of the detainee Flashcards

1
Q

How long can a detainee be held in custody?

A

24 hours

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2
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How long can custody be extended? What are the requirements? (4)

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up to 12 hours

i. indictable offence

ii. in writing by at least superintendent

iii. diligent and expeditious investigation

iv. reasonable grounds to believe detention was necessary to:

a. secure or preserve evidence
b. obtain evidence by questioning

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3
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What steps can you take to extend detention beyond the police extension? How much longer can you extend it for?

A

apply for Magistrates Court warrant

MAX 72 hours (36 hours on first application)

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4
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When must the first review of the detainee take place?

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Not more than 6 hours after authorisation

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5
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How often must the detainee’s custody be reviewed?

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Every 9 hours

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How long can legal representation be delayed? What are the conditions? (3)

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MAX 36 hours. If:

i. indictable offence
ii. in writing by superintendent, and
iii. reasonable grounds to believe:

a. interference/harm to evidence
b. “ “ to others
c. altering other suspects
d. hinder recovery of property

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7
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Can the police deny access to a named solicitor? On what grounds? What must the police offer if they do so?

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Yes. If there are ground to believe that a named solicitor will facilitate the 4 grounds

Must offer access to alternative

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How long can the right to inform someone of arrest be delayed? What are the conditions? (3)

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MAX 36 hours. If:

i. indictable offence
ii. in writing by at least inspector
iii. reasonable grounds to believe

a. interference/harm to evidence
b. “ “ to others
c. altering other suspects
d. hinder recovery of property

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9
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Who can have access to an appropriate adult?

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Under 18s/mentally vulnerable

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10
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When can the right to an AA be delayed?

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i. indictable offence
ii. in writing by at least Superintendent
iii. reasonable grounds to believe that waiting for an AA would lead to:

a. interference/harm to evidence
b. “ “ to others
c. alerting other suspects
d. hinder recovery of property

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11
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What is the right to legal representation?

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Right to consult solicitor privately at any time

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12
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Can the right to an appropriate adult be delayed? On what grounds?

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Yes.

On one of the 4 grounds (reasonable grounds to believe…)

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13
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What are the consequences if the police fail to conduct timely reviews of detainee?

A

tort of false imprisonment

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14
Q

What are the 5 key rights of the detainee?

A
  1. timely review
  2. legal representation
  3. inform someone of arrest
  4. AA
  5. consult the PACE codes of practice
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15
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What is the right to inform someone of arrest?

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tell one person who would be concerned about their welfare that they have been arrested and are being held by the police

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