Search of Premises

Question 1

Section 18(5)
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Answer 1

Whilst in custody a person under arrest is taken to a premise they occupy or control and this is searched before DP taken to the police station.

This is used to obtain evidence before it is CLADD

Question 2

Section 32
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Answer 2

An officer may enter and search any premises
in Which the suspect was when arrested
Or immediately before he/she was arrested
For evidence relating to the offence for which the person was arrested.

Question 3

Section 19
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Answer 3

Must have reasonable grounds to believe items were obtained in the offence

Seize to prevent CLADD

Question 4

Section 22
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Answer 4

Retaining seized property

Forensic examination
Investigation
Lawful owner
Evidence for court

Safeguarding of evidence to maintain and preserve evidence

Question 5

Section 23
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Answer 5

Defines premises as any:
Place
Vehicle, vessel, aircraft or hovercraft
Offshore installations
Renewable energy installation
Tent or movable structure

Question 6

Section 18
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Answer 6

A police constable may enter and search
Any premises
Occupied or controlled
By a person under arrest for an indictable offence
For items relating to the offence or similar offence

Inspectors authority before conducting search