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Police powers
Police Powers
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Law
11th Grade
03/21/2013

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Term
What is section one S.1 of PACE?
Definition
Stop and Search
Term
Within S.1 PACE what does it allow the police to do ?
Definition
stop and search people in public places if they have reasonable suspicion that they possess stolen or prohibited articles.
Term
What must the police officer inform the suspect of before carrying out a search?
Definition
-Name
-Station
-Reasons for the search
Term
During the search onlt the suspects what may be removed?
Definition
Outer clothing
-Coat
-Jacket
-Gloves
Term
What does the codes of practice state?
Definition
The suspect must not be stopped and searched simply on personal factors alone. eg, colour,age,previous record.
Term
What does the CRIMIANL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC ORDER ACT allow?
Definition
Police officer to stop and search anyone without suspicion.
Term
Who are more likley to be stopped ?
Definition
Ethnic minorities.
Term
When can the police arrest WITHOUT a warrent?
Definition
When he suspects anyone who has
-committed
-is committing
-about to commit a crime.
Term
How long can a suspect be detained for at the station ?
Definition
-24 hours
-36 hours for serious offences
-96hours with magistrates premission
Term
When a suspect arrives at the station they have the right to:
Definition
-Make a phonecall
-Consult with a lawyer
-Read the codes of practice
Term
within questioning the suspect has the right to remain what ?
Definition
silent
Term
Those under 17 and/or mentally handicapped must have who present during interviews?
Definition
Appropiate adult
Term
Who sould carry out a strip search ?
Definition
officer of the same sex
Term
Who sould carry out a intimate search?
Definition
nurse or doctor
Term
What is a non intimate sample?
Definition
fingerprints and hair
Term
What is an intamite sample ?
Definition
Blood and saliva carried out by a nurse or doctor.
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