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What is the relevant law for Stop and Search?
s.1 PACE 1984 and CODE A
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What does Code A say about stop and search?
Code A states that stop and search powers should not be used to discsriminate against people and they should be used fairly.
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What power is stop and search under s.1 PACE 1984?
allows police to search someone in public place if they have reasonable suspicion they have stolen items or prohibted articles
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Can police officer use reasonable force when using stop and search?
Yes, if the person is not co-operating
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What powers does the police have to seize property & what statute & section is this found in?
s.19 PACE
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What powers do the police have to search premises & what statute?
s. 8
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What does the police have to satisy for a s.8 application
That the suspect has commited an indictable offence and
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What is the statute for arrest ?
s. 24 and code G
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What is the test for a lawful arrest?
s,24-
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What does Code A say about stop and search?

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Code A states that stop and search powers should not be used to discsriminate against people and they should be used fairly.

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What power is stop and search under s.1 PACE 1984?

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Can police officer use reasonable force when using stop and search?

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What powers does the police have to seize property & what statute & section is this found in?

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