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Question 1

PACE code A conduct for search??

Answer 1

1) all searches must be carried out with courtesy, consideration and respect
2) length of time person is detained for should be reasonable
3) search must be carried out at or near the place where detained
4) co operation must be sought and forceable searches may be made only if it has been established that person is unwilling to coop

Question 2

When may a police officer enter a premises to search under s.17 PACE?

Answer 2

1) arrest a person for an indictable offence
2) arrest a person for another specific offence
3) recapture a person unlawfully at large
4) recapture a person unlawfully at large whom he is pursuing
5) save life or limb or prevent serious damage to property

Question 3

S.1 PACE 1984 outlines when a officer can search,

Give the definition?

Answer 3

A police constable may detain and search:
-any person
-vehicle
-or anything which is in or on a vehicle
In any place to which the public has access
If they have reasonable grounds for suspecting that
-stolen
-or prohibited articles will be found
Any article foundation be seized