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Constable
Is a citizen locally appointed, whose authority is derived from the Crown. Their prime functions are:- a) the protection of life and property b) the maintenance of order c) the prevention and detection of crime, and d) the prosecution of offenders a
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Caution (Suspected, Arrest, Interview)
You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something, which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.
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Caution (When Charged/Reported)
You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention now something, which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.
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Arrest
The taking of a persons liberty to answer an alleged offence
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Breach of the peace - Common law
A Breach of the Peace is committed whenever harm is done, or is likely to be done to a person, or in his presence to his property, or whenever a person is in fear of being harmed through an assault, affray, riot or other disturbance
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Having a Bladed or Sharply Pointed Article in a Public Place – Section 139 The Criminal Justice Act 1988
Any person who has an article which is bladed or sharply pointed with him in any public place, without Lawful Authority or good reason shall be guilty of an offence
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Going Equipped - Section 25(1) Theft Act 1968.
A person shall be guilty of an offence if, when not at his place of abode, he has with him any article for use in the course of or in connection with any burglary or theft.
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Drunk and Disorderly – Section 91(1) Criminal Justice Act 1967
It is an offence for any person who whilst drunk in any public place to be guilty of disorderly behaviour
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Caution (Suspected, Arrest, Interview)

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You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something, which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.

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Caution (When Charged/Reported)

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Arrest

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Breach of the peace - Common law

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