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
2
Q
What is section 18 (5) search?
A
- May conduct search without authorisation
- Before taking suspect to custody
- Must inform inspector ASAP
- not having suspect there would frustrate the search