Section 18 of PACE Flashcards

1
Q

What is section 18 (1)+(2)?

A

(1) enter + search any premises occupied or controlled by a person under arrest for indictable offence
-for evidence of offence/ similar / connected
-inspector or above authority (book 101)
-suspect in custody

(2) Power to seize property

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What is section 18 (5) search?

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  • May conduct search without authorisation
  • Before taking suspect to custody
  • Must inform inspector ASAP
  • not having suspect there would frustrate the search
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