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Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984: Detention Without Charge

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Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984: Detention Without Charge

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What are the two key requirements a police officer must demonstrate for detention without charge under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984?

Moral authority and lawful execution of power

Moral authority and ethical use of power

Legal authority and ethical justification

Legal authority and lawful exercise of power (correct)

Which act contains the power of detention without charge for police officers?

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (correct)

Terrorism Act 2000

Police Act 1997

Criminal Justice Act 2003

Who is responsible for the handling and welfare of suspects in detention at the police station?

Healthcare professional

Solicitor

Arresting officer

Custody officer (correct)

What must the custody officer do if they become aware that the grounds for detaining the person have ceased to exist?

Order the release of the person detained Signup and view all the answers

Who authorizes the detention of a suspect at the police station?

Custody officer Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons for which a person can be detained at the police station?

Secure or preserve evidence Signup and view all the answers

Who may perform the role of the custody officer if they are not available upon arrival at the police station?

Any unrelated police officer of at least sergeant rank Signup and view all the answers

What does PACE stand for in the context of considering police powers?

Power, Authorization, Criteria, Exercise Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a person arrested be taken to a place other than a police station?

To carry out immediate investigations like searching or checking an alibi Signup and view all the answers

When can a person arrested be granted 'street bail' instead of being taken to a police station?

When it's anticipated that they will be detained for more than 6 hours Signup and view all the answers

What must happen if it's anticipated that a person will be detained for more than 6 hours after arrest?

They must be taken to a designated police station Signup and view all the answers

What can conditions be attached to when a person is granted bail after arrest?

The bail Signup and view all the answers