Searches In Custody - s54 PACE 1984 Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Section 54 PACE 1984 search?
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To search an arrested person for any items that might be used to assist in escaping from lawful custody or which might be evidence relating to an offence.
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Where can a Section 54 PACE 1984 search be conducted?
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At the police station after a person has been detained.
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Can a Section 54 search of PACE 1984 be carried out elsewhere than at a police station?
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No, it’s specifically for searches at a police station.
4
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What does Section 54 of PACE refer to?
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Section 54 refers to the powers to search detainees upon their arrival at a police station.
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