What year was PACE introduced?
1984
What does PACE stand for?
Police and Criminal Evidence Act
What section of PACE gives police the main power of arrest without a warrant?
Section 24
What are the two key elements for a lawful arrest under Section 24?
- Reasonable grounds to suspect involvement in an offence
- Necessity test under Code G
What is Section 24A of PACE?
Citizen’s Arrest — allows a member of the public to arrest for indictable offences if necessary to prevent harm or escape.
What Act removed the old category of ‘arrestable offences’?
Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
What is the ‘necessity test’?
Arrest must be necessary for one or more statutory reasons under Code G.
Give three examples of necessity reasons.
• To ascertain name or address
• To prevent harm or loss
• To allow prompt and effective investigation
What must an officer tell a suspect upon arrest?
• They are under arrest
• The grounds and reason it’s necessary
• The caution (‘You do not have to say anything…’)
What section allows search of a person after arrest?
Section 32 PACE
What section allows reasonable force during arrest?
Section 117 PACE
How long can a person be detained without charge?
• 24 hrs normally
• 36 hrs with superintendent’s approval
• 96 hrs with magistrates
• 14 days for terrorism offences
What is PACE Code C?
Deals with detention, treatment, and questioning of detainees.
What is PACE Code G?
Explains powers of arrest and the necessity test.
What is PACE Code A?
Covers stop and search powers.
What rights must be explained to a detained person?
• Right to legal advice
• Right to have someone informed
• Right to consult Codes of Practice
Who ensures detainees are treated fairly and lawfully in custody?
The Custody Officer
What is the custody officer’s main duty under PACE?
To ensure all detention and investigation actions are lawful, recorded, and reviewed.
What document must be filled in when someone is detained?
The Custody Record
