Section 17 - PACE

Question 1

What is Section 17 of PACE?

Answer 1

Entry (to premises) for the purpose of arrest!

Question 2

A constable may enter and search any premises for the purpose of executing what types of warrants ?

Answer 2

A warrant of arrest issued in connection with or arising from criminal proceedings OR executing a warrant of commitment

Question 3

What type of offence may a constable enter and search a premises for?

Answer 3

An indictable offence

Question 4

What are examples of the specific offences that a constable may arrest and search premises for under section 17?

Answer 4

4) Public order
4) + 163) Road Traffic Act
76) Criminal Justice and Public Order Act
Animal Welfare Act

Question 5

Can a constable enter and search under section 17 to re-capture anyone who at large while liable to be detained?

Answer 5

Yes, if they are liable to be detained in Prison, young offender institution, secure training centre or secure college

Question 6

If someones life or limb is at risk, can a constable enter and search under section 17?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Can a constable enter under section 17 to prevent serious damage to property?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What must the constable have reasonable grounds for believing before using any power of section 17? Except where preventing serious damage to property are the grounds for entry.

Answer 8

That the person in question is on the premises

Question 9

What’s the acronym SPACECARS?

Answer 9

Save life or Property, Public Order, Arrest Warrant, Commitment warrant, Escape from lawful custody, Child Wanted, Arrest indictable, Road Traffic and Special Offences.