Stop & Search

Question 1

What legislation gives a constable the right to stop and search?

Answer 1

Section 1 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Question 2

What can be searched under S.1 PACE?

Answer 2

Any person
Any vehicle
Anything in or on the vehicle

Question 3

What can we search for under S.1 PACE?

Answer 3

Stolen articles
Prohibited articles
Fireworks

Question 4

What is necessary to effect a search under S.1 PACE?

Answer 4

Reasonable ground to suspect

Question 5

Where can a stop and search under S.1 PACE not be effected?

Answer 5

Dwelling

Private residence

Question 6

What does GOWISELY stand for?

Answer 6

Grounds
Object
Warrant card
Identity
Station
Entitlement 
Legal power
‘You are being detained’