S17 PACE 1984 Flashcards
1
Q
Powers under s17 - entry for purpose to arrest
A
You may enter and search any premises for the purpose of:
- Executing a warrant of arrest issued in connection with criminal proceedings or commitment warrant
- arresting for an indictable offence
- arresting for an offence specified in PACE
- Arresting a child/young person remanded or committed to local authority accommodation
- recapturing any person unlawfully at large
- saving life and limb/ preventing serious damage to property
