CPC 2.4

Question 1

Define pollice discretion:

Answer 1

Police discretion is where a police officer uses their own individual judgement to decide the best lawful course of action to take.

Question 2

Police discretion comes from _____ law and _______ law

Answer 2

Common law and statute law

Question 3

Common law is a framework used to establish the rule of law. Requires that Police officers:

Answer 3

• Are personally responsible
  -Do not act on delegated authority (arrest cause they were told to)
  -Take each case as it is

Question 4

Statute law, shows that Police discretion is in specific ______

Answer 4

Legislation

Question 5

Main legislation about police discretion is: Law _____ (powers and _____) Act (200_), LEPRA

Answer 5

Law Enforcement (Powers and responsibilities) Act (2002), LEPRA.

Question 6

Some legislation in LEPRA say may, while others say ____. As some do not permit discretion.

Answer 6

Must