Stop and Search Powers Flashcards

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Q

Section 1 PACE gives powers to search for
SOAP

A

Stolen goods
Offensive weapons
Articles in connection with (see below)
Pointed and bladed articles
Illegal fireworks

Any article in connection with or for use in:
TWOC
Theft
Burglary
Fraud
Criminal damage

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2
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Section 1
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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A police constable may detain in order to:
Search any person, vehicle or
anything which is in or on a vehicle
In any public place to which the public has access
If they have reasonable grounds to suspect
Stolen or prohibited articles or
Prohibited fireworks will be found

Any such articles found during a search can be seized under S19 PACE 1984

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