Search Of Premises Flashcards
Section 18(5) Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
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
Section 18
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
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
Section 32
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
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.
Section 19
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Must have reasonable grounds to believe items were obtained in the offence
Seize to prevent CLADD
Section 22
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Retaining seized property
Forensic examination
Investigation
Lawful owner
Evidence for court
Safeguarding of evidence to maintain and preserve evidence
Section 23
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Defines premises as any: Place Vehicle, vessel, aircraft or hovercraft Offshore installations Renewable energy installation Tent or movable structure