Acts & Sections Flashcards
(121 cards)
What act and section is this?
Search of persons.
Section 43, Terrorism Act 2000
Section 26, Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
Corrupt or other improper exercise of police powers and privileges NOTE: Example attempted use: https://youtu.be/98VgG2Sh2Zc
What act and section is this?
Restriction of possession of controlled drugs.
Section 5, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
What act and section is this?
Offence of stalking
Section 2A, Protection from Harassment Act 1997
Section 127, Communications Act 2003
Improper use of public electronic communications network NOTE: 127(1) No need for intent. 127(2) Must proove intent.
What act and section is this?
Search upon arrest. NOTE: DIE. Indictable only. Evidence relating to offence.
Section 32, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
What act and section is this?
Users of motor vehicles to be insured or secured against third-party risks.
Section 143, Road Traffic Act 1988
Section 4A, Public Order Act 1986
Intentional harassment, alarm or distress. NOTE: Not between two dwellings (neighbours). Needs a witness, else S5.
What act and section is this?
NOTE: Articles 2,3,8. Life, no torture, privacy.
Human Rights Act 1998
Section 12, Theft Act 1968
Taking motor vehicle or other conveyance without authority. NOTE: Excludes trailers.
Section 58, Children Act 2004
Reasonable punishment
What act and section is this?
Entry for purpose of arrest NOTE: ESCAPERS, WAARS. Vehicle = premisis. Some uniform only.
Section 17, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
What act and section is this?
Assaults on constables.
Section 89, Police Act 1996
Section 1, Theft Act 1968
Basic definition of theft.
What act and section is this?
Power to administer preliminary tests NOTE: S17 ONLY if suspect accident lead to injury.
Section 6, Road Traffic Act 1988
Section 47, Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Assault occasioning bodily harm.
Section 3, Public Order Act 1986
Affray. NOTE: Officially 1, but typically 2 people. Intent required. Public or private. S17 powers.
Section 2A, Protection from Harassment Act 1997
Offence of stalking
What act and section is this?
Power of constable to use reasonable force. NOTE: Police only.
Section 117, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
What act and section is this?
Drunkenness in a public place. NOTE: Drunk & Disorderly 91(1)
Section 91, Criminal Justice Act 1967
Section 1, Prevention of Crime Act 1953
Prohibition of the carrying of offensive weapons without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. NOTE: Public places only.
What act and section is this?
Shooting or attempting to shoot, or wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
Section 18, Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Section 165, Road Traffic Act 1988
Power of constables to obtain names and addresses of drivers and others, and to require production of evidence of insurance or security and test certificates. NOTE: CAN demand name if involved in RTC or traffic offence.
What act and section is this?
Fear or provocation of violence. NOTE: Public or private. S17 powers despite Summary.
Section 4, Public Order Act 1986