Police Powers: Search of Premises, Search of Vehicle

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Created on: 11-06-11 13:18

Can seize and retain items to prevent items being changed/destroyed

s8 PACE

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Enter/search premises to make an arrest to capture someone who is in the wrong, or to protect the public, prevent property damage

s17 PACE

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A warrant is necessary for this

Not always

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Following an arrest, it is possible to search premises if there is reasonable evidence to prove the offence

s18 PACE

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If the police are lawfully on the premises, they can seize and retain items related to the offence

s19 PACE

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Following an arrest, police can enter premises where the suspect was at, at the time of the offence, or immediately before

s32 PACE

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The searches must be carried out at a reasonable time, using reasonable force, they must show courtesy/consideration to the property and privacy of the occupier

Code B

7 of 8

s4 PACE 1984..

Search of Vehicle

8 of 8

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Card 2

Front

Enter/search premises to make an arrest to capture someone who is in the wrong, or to protect the public, prevent property damage

Back

s17 PACE

Card 3

Front

A warrant is necessary for this

Back

Card 4

Front

Following an arrest, it is possible to search premises if there is reasonable evidence to prove the offence

Back

Card 5

Front

If the police are lawfully on the premises, they can seize and retain items related to the offence

Back

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Police Powers: Search of Premises, Search of Vehicle