Mid-Course Exam Revision Flashcards
Summarise the National Decision Model
With the Code of Ethics at the centre: - Gather information and intelligence - Assess threat and risk, and develop a working strategy - Consider powers and policies - Identify options and contingencies - Take action and review
List as many articles of the European Convention of Human Rights as you can.
Article 2: Right to life Article 3: Prohibition of torture Article 4: Prohibition of slavery Article 5: Right to liberty and security Article 6: Right to a fair trial Article 7: No punishment without trial Article 8: Right to respect for private and family life Article 9: Freedom of thought Article 10: Freedom of expression Article 11: Freedom of assembly and association Article 12: Right to marry Article 14: Prohibition of discrimination
What is a warrant?
A warrant is a written authority issued by a magistrate or a judge which directs the person(s) to whom it is addressed to do some particular act, which is set out in the warrant.
What is a summons?
A summons is a written order, signed by a Magistrate or clerk of the court, addressed to the accused person, directing them to appear at a time and place specified in the summons.
For the purposes of the offence of Theft, what are the three defences to dishonesty?
- Belief that the owner would have consented had they known the circumstances.
- Belief that the person had a right in a law to deprive the other of it.
- Belief that the owner could not have been found by taking reasonable steps.
What is a conveyance for the purposes of T.W.O.C.?
Constructed or adapted for the carriage of a person by land, water or air.
Does not include animals or pedal cycles.
What are the two defences to T.W.O.C.?
- Belief that they had lawful authority to do it.
- Belief that they would have had the owner’s consent if they knew of the circumstances.
What type of vehicle must be taken for the purposes of Aggravated Vehicle Taking?
A mechanically propelled vehicle (MPV)
What is a Mechanically Propelled Vehicle?
A vehicle that is powered by SEPDOG: Steam, Electricity, Petrol, Diesel, Oil, or Gas.
What are the 4 aggravating circumstances for the offence of Aggravated Vehicle Taking contrary to section 12A Theft Act 1968?
- Dangerous driving (on a road or other public place)
- RTC, injury to any person
- RTC, damage to property other than that vehicle
- Damage to the vehicle
What are the 2 defences to the offence of Aggravated Vehicle Taking contrary to section 12A Theft Act 1968?
- The aggravating circumstances occurred BEFORE they committed the basic offence of T.W.O.C.
- They were neither in nor on, nor in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle when the aggravating circumstances occurred.
What must a person interfere with for the purposes of the offence of Interfering With A Motor Vehicle, contrary to section 9 Criminal Attempts Act 1981?
A motor vehicle
or trailer
or anything carried in or on a motor vehicle or trailer.
What is the definition of a Motor Vehicle?
A mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on roads.
What intention must a person have for the offence of Interfering with a Motor Vehicle, contrary to section 9 Criminal Attempts Act 1981?
Intention that one of the following offences shall be committed by himself OR some other person:
- Theft of the MV or trailer or part of it.
- Theft of anything carried in or on the motor vehicle or trailer.
- Taking the vehicle without the owner’s consent (TWOC).
There is no need to prove which offence they intended.
What type of offences can be ‘attempted’ offences, with regards to section 1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981?
Any indictable offence, except offences of assisting, aiding and abetting, and conspiracy.
(E.g. Theft, Burglary, Murder, Robbery, Criminal Damage, Arson etc.)
What must a person do to be considered as having attempted an offence, contrary to section 1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981?
With intent to commit the full offence,
the person must do an act which is more than preparatory to the commission of that offence.
What is he definition of a trailer?
A trailer means a vehicle drawn by a motor vehicle.
What is the definition of robbery?
A person commits robbery if they steal
and
immediately before or at the time of doing so
and in order to do so
uses force on any person
or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force.
What offences can a trespasser intend to commit for the purposes of burglary under section 9(1)(a) Theft Act 1968?
Theft
GBH
Unlawful Damage
