Powers of the police to detain, interview and serach at the police station
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- Powers of the police to detain, interview and search at the police station.
- Custody Officer
- Brought before the custody officer as soon as practicable upo arrival.
- Must start a custody record.
- Time of arrival, reasons for arrival and any reviews of detention.
- Racord any visits.
- Rights of a detained person
- Have someone informed of arrest.
- R V Samuel 1958
- Right to legal advice.
- R V Grant 2005
- Consult code of practise.
- Cells should be adequately heated and ventilated.
- 2 light and 1 main meal in 24 hour period.
- Drink with meals and when reasonably requested.
- Wthin any 24 hour period the detained person should have at l;east 8 hours continuous rest.
- Have someone informed of arrest.
- Section 56 PACE
- Nominate any friend, relative, or any person whom they think is likely to take and interest in their welfare
- Must be told of the arrest and where the person is being held - as soon as practicable
- Phone call - speak for a reasonable time.
- under 17's need a person responsible for their welfare.
- Nominate any friend, relative, or any person whom they think is likely to take and interest in their welfare
- Section 58 - the right to legal advice.
- Either contact their own solicitor or use the duty soliciter system - free.
- Custody officer asks if suspect wants legal advice and must sign the custody record if they do or not.
- Senior police officer can authorise a delay - up to 36 hours.
- Custody Officer
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