This Act covers the main powers that police can exercise.
PACE 1984
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A constable can stop and search persons or vehicles in a public place if they have reasonable suspicion they will find offensive weapons, etc.
S1 PACE 1984
2 of 18
Police may seize any stolen items/prohibited articles.
S1(6) PACE
3 of 18
S2 PACE 1984
Safeguards
4 of 18
When a search is made, the officer must..
Identify themselves
5 of 18
Suspect should not be asked to remove clothing except for an outer coat and gloves etc. Footwear can be removed in private.
S2(9) PACE
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CODE B
Search of Premises
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Police can seize items covered by a warrant to prevent them being concealed, lost, altered or destroyed.
S8 PACE
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Police may enter and search premises to make an arrest (with or without a warrant): to capture a person unlawfully at large or to protect people or prevent damage to property.
S17 PACE
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After an arrest, police can search premises occupied or controlled by the suspect if they reasonably believe there is evidence of this offence or other offences there.
S18 PACE
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Once lawfully on the premises, police may seize and retain any item that is evidence of a crime.
S19 PACE
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After an arrest, police can enter and search premises: where a person was when arrested or immediately before arrest if there is reasonable suspicion to believe there is evidence of the offence there.
S32 PACE
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Seraches must be shown at a ....
Reasonable Time
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Only reasonable force can be used
s117 PACE
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This must be shown to the property and privacy of the occupier.
Due consideration and courtesy
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Superintendent can authorise road checks to try to uncover a person who has committed an offence
S4 PACE
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A written record of the search made at the time and made available to the suspect.
S3 PACE
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Removal of face coverings if worn to conceal identity
s60AA CJPOA 1994
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
A constable can stop and search persons or vehicles in a public place if they have reasonable suspicion they will find offensive weapons, etc.
Back
S1 PACE 1984
Card 3
Front
Police may seize any stolen items/prohibited articles.
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