Arrests

Question 1

What section of PACE do arrests come under?

Answer 1

Section 24

Question 2

What to say when arresting?

Answer 2

The time is [X]. You are under arrest on suspicion of [legislation].

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.

Question 3

What is the necessity for arrest under code G?

Answer 3

IDCOPPLAN

Investigation

Disappearance

Child

Obstruction

Physical Harm

Public decency

Loss

Address

Name

Question 4

How do we determine identity in statements?

Answer 4

ADVOKATE

Amount of time

Distance

Visibility

Obstructions

Known or seen before

Any reason to remember

Time lapse since first and second description

Errors between first and second description

Question 5

What do we use for descriptions of individuals?

Answer 5

CASH CASH BA

colour
Age
Sex
Height

Clothing
Any distinguishing features
Skin tone
Hair

Build
Anything with them