ARREST Flashcards
(11 cards)
Power to arrest
Section 24 of PACE 1984
(Police and criminal evidence act)
In conjunction with code G 2012
IDCOPPLAN
Investigation
Disappearance
Child
Obstruction
Physical injury
Public decency
Loss/damage
Address
Name
What do we need to be careful of when we know a person has Previous convictions?
Just because a person has previous convictions for an offence doesn’t give you sufficient grounds for suspicion.
CAUTION
You do not have to say anything
But it may harm your defence, if you do not mention, when questioned, something which you may later rely on in court.
Anything you do say may be given in evidence.
5 part arrest procedure
- You are under arrest
- Possession of weapon/ offence
- Grounds / reason
- Neccessity
- Caution
5 STAGE ARREST PROCESS SCRIPT.
- You are under arrest
- The offence i am arresting you for is…
- This is because you have been seen …
- The necessity for this is to prevent…
- You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you may later rely on in court, anything you do say may be given in evidence.
De - arresting
Arrested person must be informed immediately that they are free to go.
Full and detailed PNB entry needs to be completed that explains the circumstances, grounds & necessity for arrest and why the grounds & necessity no longer apply.
Caution plus 3 interview
‘Voluntary interview’
Alternative option to arrest
Must caution & then tell them:
- you are not under arrest
- they are free to leave if they want to
- entitles to free legal advice.
What is the age of criminal responsibility in the UK?
10 years or older
What are the two main types of offences? What do they mean?
Summary only - low level and heard in magistrates court.
Indictable only - the most serious offences and heard in crown court.
