Focused revision Flashcards
(131 cards)
S.41 Crimes Act. who is justified using force to prevent suicide
Anyone can use reasonable force
What is the Sec 8 general Exclusion Evidence Act test?
The sec 8 test involves balancing the probative value of evidence against the unfairly prejudicial effect on the proceeding or needlessly prolong the proceeding.
Evidence will be admitted if its probative value outweighs the risks
What does Section 87 EMA 2002 permit re: Entry on
premises if a state of emergency is in force in any area, (save at least 7)
A controller or a constable, or any person acting under their authority , may enter on, and if necessary break into, any premises or place within the area or district in respect of which the state of emergency is in force if he or she
believes on reasonable grounds that the action is necessary for—
(a) saving life, preventing injury, or rescuing and removing injured or endangered persons; or
(b) permitting or facilitating the carrying out of any urgent measure for the relief of suffering or distress
What is a statement?
A spoken or written assertion or non verbal conduct intended by that person as an assertion of any matter. (a head nod is sufficient for admission of guilt as a statement).
S,7 Evidence Act - Fundamental principle
Evidence is relevant in a proceeding if it has a tendency to prove or disprove anything that is of consequence to the determination of the proceeding
If Improperly obtained evidence is suspected the judge must:
Find, on the balance of probabilities, whether or not the evidence was improperly obtained
if improperly obtained must decide if the evidential value outweighs the method
Methods of improper obtain evidence include:
Breaches of human rights act
the importance of any right breached by the impropriety and the seriousness of the intrusion on it:
(b)
the nature of the impropriety, in particular, whether it was deliberate, reckless, or done in bad faith:
(c)
the nature and quality of the improperly obtained evidence:
(d)
the seriousness of the offence with which the defendant is charged:
(e)
whether there were any other investigatory techniques not involving any breach of the rights that were known to be available but were not used:
(f)
whether there are alternative remedies to exclusion of the evidence that can adequately provide redress to the defendant:
(g)
whether the impropriety was necessary to avoid apprehended physical danger to the Police or others:
(h)
whether there was any urgency in obtaining the improperly obtained evidence
What does Sec86 of the EMA permit premises (blocked with sticks)
A Controller or any constable, or a person authorised by him or her may [direct], within the area or district in which the emergency is in force,—
(a) the evacuation of any premises or place, including any public place; or
(b) the exclusion of persons or vehicles from any premises or place, including any public place
What does Section 88 EMA 2002 permit re: closing roads and public places If a state of emergency is in force? (Not you mate)
A Controller or a constable, or any person acting under them, may, totally or partially prohibit or restrict public access, with or without vehicles, to any road or public place within the area or district in respect of which the state of emergency is in force.
What does section 89 of the Civil Defense Emergency Management Act 2002 allow a constable to do? (Legal crime)
With allows a controller or constable in order to prevent or limit the extent of the emergency remove from any place in the area or district in respect to where the state of emergency is in force,
Any aircraft, hovercraft, ship or ferry, other vessel, train or vehicle impeding civil defense emergency management and use force to break into that aircraft, hovercraft, ferry or vehicle
What does section 90 of the Civil Defense Emergency Management Act 2002 allow a constable to do? (Don’t cry g)
Answer:
It allows the controller or constable to direct the owner or person for the time being in control of any land, building, vehicle, animal, boat, apparatus, implement, is moving equipment, furniture, food etc to immediately place the property in his or her control and direction
What does section 92 of the Civil Defense Emergency Management Act 2002 allow a constable to do? (Look at a few) x7
Answer:
Allows a control or constable to examine, mark, seize, sample, secure, disinfect, or destroy any property, animal or any other thing in order to prevent or limit the extent of the emergency.
S. 93 EMA - allows a constable to (show ID)
requires the person exercising the power to have evidence of ID and produce evidence or give a general explanation that they have authority under which they are acting and or powers which they are exercising
While a state of emergency isnin force, section 91 of the Civil Defense Emergency Management Act 2002 allows you power to give directions.
What may you do?
(3) (must be done)
Direct to stop
Direct to take action
Directo to have building assessed
Power to give directions
1) While a state of emergency is in force a controller, constable or authorized person may-
a) direct any person to stop any activity that may cause or substantially contribute to an emergency
b) request any person, verbally or written, to take any action to prevent or limit the extent of the emergency
2)While a state of emergency is in force a controller, constable or person authorized may direct-
the owner/s of a structure/s to obtain an assessment of the effect of the emergency
3) A person may not give direction under subsection (2) unless the person had regard to whether the structure my in the circumstances pose a risk of injury, safety of life or property
4) A direction under subsection (2) must-
a) state the purpose for and specify the assessment required
b) specify a reasonable time within which the assessment must be concluded
c) require the owner to give a copy of the assessment to the person who gave the direction
5) An owner who is given a direction under subsection (2) must-
a) obtain the assessment
b) give a copy of the assessment to a person who gave that direction
6)The owner may appeal to the district Court on grounds that the direction is unreasonable
7) section 77(2) &(3) applies in relation to an appeal
8) Any relief that may be granted under subsection (6) is limited yo the reasonable costs associated with obtaining the assessment
What offense is specified in section 95 of the Civil Defense Emergency Management Act 2002 (not with jive)
Failure to comply with a requirement in civil defense emergency management plan
How soon after being arrested for a breach of protection order may an offender be released on police bail?
No earlier than 24 hours after the arrest unless they appear in court during that time and court bail is imposed
Family harm: Presumption of Court Bail
In most cases, there is a presumption that a defendant IS to be bailed.
What are the overall principles regarding fleeing drivers?
Answer:
- SAFETY of the public, vehicle occupants and police staff takes precedence
- A DRIVER failing to stop or remain stopped does not in itself a sufficient reason to commence a pursuit
- The DECISION to not pursue or to abandon a pursuit will be supported
- Staff may be criminally LIABLE if their manner of driving contravenes legislation
- A pursuit is only JUSTIFIED when the threat posed by the vehicle, occupant and the necessity to apprehend the driver outweighs the risk of harm created by the pursuit.
S.aD. D. L. J
Pursuit abandoned but vehicle located again driving. You must advise:
-that the vehicle has been located • location • direction of travel • a summary of the threat, exposure and necessity to pursue based on their TENR risk assessment
Shift commander Comms will decide if you can pursue
What are some examples of ‘Flexible Working’ As per the FEO policies
- Working from home/alternative work space.
- Flexi Time (setting hours differently week to week)
- Part Time (Working less than full hours)
- Condensed Hours (working more hours in less days)
How long do you have to consider and respond to all requests for FEO?
1 month of receiving them as per the Employment Relations Act
What is a near miss?
e.g. minor car crashes where no injury occurred
A near miss is an unplanned or unexpected event that occurs as a result of
Police work activities and, under slightly different circumstances, could
have resulted in harm to a person but did not. A near miss includes “loss
only” incidents where damage was caused to Police property but no
people were harmed. A
near-miss is an opportunity to prevent a future injury before someone is
hurt
What is NOT
unacceptable
behaviour?
• Differences of opinion.
• Legitimate leadership action to improve performance and insistence
on high standards of performance, cooperative team working,
punctuality and attendance.
• An isolated incident of abruptness
What is
unacceptable
behaviour?
bullying, cyberbullying, discrimination,
harassment, sexual harassment, racial harassment, indecent assault,
sexual violation