Searc Flashcards
1
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S.21 LEPRA
A
Power to search persons and seize and detain things without a warrant
2
Q
S.23 LEPRA
A
Power to search persons for dangerous implements without warrant in public places and schools.
3
Q
S.27 LEPRA
A
Power to carry out search on arrest.
4
Q
S.28A LEPRA
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Power to carry out search on person in lawful custody after arrest.
5
Q
S.31 LEPRA
A
Strip searches
6
Q
S.32 LEPRA
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Preservation of privacy and dignity during search.
- Whether the person will be required to remove clothing during the search
- Why it is necessary to remove the clothing
- Must ask for the persons co-operation
- Reasonable privacy, As quickly as practicable, Least invasive, Not search the genital area, Same sex, Not during questioning, Allowed to dress once search is finished.
7
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S.33 LEPRA
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Rules for conduct of strip searches
- Conducted in private area
- Not in presence or view of opposite sex
- A parent, guardian or personal representative may be present.
- A strip search of a child 10 years or older, impaired intellectual functioning needs a support person
- No cavity search or examination of body by touch.
- No removal of more clothes than reasonably necessary
- No visual inspection than reasonably necessary.
- May be conducted in presence of a medical practicioner.
8
Q
S.34 LEPRA
A
No strip searches of children under 10 years
9
Q
S.36 LEPRA
A
Power to search vehicles and seize and detain things without a warrant.
