Notes that helped me to achieve a distinction. Created using the specification, the Pearson 2017 Applied Law book and extra notes made in class. Includes E1 Stop and search, E2 Arrest, E3 Detention, interviews, searches and samples and strengths and weaknesses of the law.
13 Police powers
Stop and search
● Police do this to prevent crime
● Or predict someone is about to commit a crime
● They mainly look for drugs and weapons
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 sets out the law for stop and search
What the police do:
● Their biggest responsibility is to investigate crime and protect the public from criminals
● Gathering evidence
● Deciding whether or not to charge a suspect
● Powers of stop and search
● Powers of arrest
● Powers of detention
Section 1 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Gives the police the right to stop and search people and vehicles in a ‘public place’ if they have reasonable grounds for
suspecting that the person is in possession of (or the vehicle contains) stolen goods or prohibited articles.
, Continued
What is a public?
● The park
● A street
● Places that are open to the public
● City centers
What is reasonable suspicion?
● Reasonable suspicion is 20% suspicion
Things that can cause reasonable suspicion:
● Body language
● Defensive attitude
● What suspect is wearing/bags
● Strange behaviour
What are stolen goods or prohibited articles?
● Weapons, fireworks or any weapon that could be used to commit a crime
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