LEPRA Sections

Question 1

21

Answer 1

Allows police to search people without a warrant if certain circumstances are met

Question 2

21A

Answer 2

Police can ask a person to open their mouth but not forcibly. They may also shake or move hair. All on the assumption of reasonable grounds.

Question 3

31

Answer 3

Allows for an officer to conduct a strip search at a police station or other place of detention. Can be conducted in other places only if urgent and necessary

Question 4

32

Answer 4

Strip searches must be performed as quickly as possible and must be performed by a same sex officer