12 Questions
What are the two key requirements a police officer must demonstrate for detention without charge under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984?
Legal authority and lawful exercise of power
Which act contains the power of detention without charge for police officers?
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Who is responsible for the handling and welfare of suspects in detention at the police station?
Custody officer
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
Who authorizes the detention of a suspect at the police station?
Custody officer
What is one of the reasons for which a person can be detained at the police station?
Secure or preserve evidence
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
What does PACE stand for in the context of considering police powers?
Power, Authorization, Criteria, Exercise
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
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
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
What can conditions be attached to when a person is granted bail after arrest?
The bail
Test your knowledge about the specific power of detention without charge contained in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984. Explore the legal authority and lawful exercise of this power by police officers.
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