S and S Act

Question 1

Who is classed as unlawfully at large? (6 of)

Answer 1

2W
Prison escapee
Escape from lawful custody
Spec or rest patient under MH Act
Care, special care recipiant under Intell Disability Act
YP abconding from Chief Exec under OT Act

Question 2

Requirements for unl at large

Answer 2

Suspect someone unl at large, believe person in place/vehicle
(S7)

Question 3

Can a person under 14 give consent to search of a place, vehicle or other thing?

Answer 3

No, unless driving a vehicle and no passenger 14 or over with authority to search it
(they can consent to a search of themselves)

Question 4

When do you not need to announce entry for a search?

Answer 4

When nobody present

When compliance: would endanger safety, prejudice successful entry and search, prejudice ongoing investigation

Question 5

Does being dressed in a SRBA only amount to being in uniform for searches?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Authorisation for a road block

Answer 6

Sgt or above and believe that in a vehicle there is a person you suspect:
Has committed imprisonable offence or is unl at large and
suspect vehicle will travel past road block site
(need to ensure safety of all road users)

Question 7

How long do road blocks last for?

Answer 7

Up to 24 hours. May be rnewed by District Court judge for further period also up to 24 hours
(must keep record of location and reasons)

Question 8

Who needs to approve seizing of samples from persons external body?
(Sec 88)

Answer 8

Sgt or above.

Must be lawful, reasonable.