Flashcards on Police Powers of Stop and Search under PACE 1984

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What does PACE 1984 mean?

PACE stands for the Police and Criminal Evidence Act which was introduced in the UK as a result of a Royal Commission Report in 1979.

What does Section 1 of PACE 1984 provide?

Section 1 of PACE 1984 provides police with the power to stop and search people in public places, only if they have reasonable suspicion that a person is carrying drugs, stolen property, weapons, or items that could be used to commit a crime.

What are the three main types of stop and searches under PACE 1984?

The three main types of stop and searches are: 1) Section 1 of PACE 1984, 2) Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, and 3) Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

Who is authorized to conduct a stop and search under PACE 1984?

A constable or a police officer in uniform is authorized to conduct a stop and search under the power given by PACE 1984.

What is the basis for reasonable suspicion under PACE 1984?

Reasonable suspicion must be based on facts or information which the officer has and which give them a reasonable basis for believing that the required ground for the search exists.

What is the custody officer's role in stop and search operations under PACE 1984?

The custody officer must satisfy themselves that the search was made in accordance with the law and ensure that a stop and search record is created.

What is the difference between stop and search under Section 1 of PACE 1984 and Section 60 of Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994?

Section 1 of PACE 1984 allows officers to stop and search people if they have reasonable grounds to suspect they are involved in criminality. Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 allows for stop and searches without reasonable suspicion if it is authorized by a senior police officer during a specific time and place.

What is the difference between stop and search under Section 1 of PACE 1984 and Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000?

Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 allows officers to stop and search people without reasonable suspicion in designated areas. Section 1 of PACE 1984 requires that officers have reasonable suspicion that a person is carrying drugs, stolen property, weapons, or items that could be used to commit a crime.

What is the role of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in relation to stop and search operations under PACE 1984?

The IOPC investigates complaints about the use of stop and search powers by police officers and assesses whether the officers have acted in accordance with the law.

What is the stop and search record under PACE 1984?

The stop and search record is a written record of the details of every stop and search made under Section 1 of PACE 1984 or any other stop and search powers the officer acted under.

Can someone refuse to cooperate with a stop and search under PACE 1984?

No, a person does not have the legal right to refuse a stop and search under PACE 1984. However, the officer must have reasonable grounds for suspicion and should explain the reason for the search.

What are the potential negative consequences of stop and search operations under PACE 1984?

Stop and search operations can lead to frustration, resentment, and distrust of the police among members of some communities who believe they are being unfairly targeted. There have also been instances where stop and search operations have resulted in harassment, abuse, and discrimination.

What is the role of a community representative in stop and search operations under PACE 1984?

The role of a community representative is to observe, monitor, and report on stop and search operations and engage with local communities to address concerns about the use of stop and search powers.

What happens if a police officer fails to comply with the provisions of PACE 1984 during a stop and search operation?

If a police officer fails to comply with the provisions of PACE 1984, the search may be unlawful and any evidence obtained during the search may be inadmissible in court.

What is the purpose of stop and search under PACE 1984?

The purpose of stop and search under PACE 1984 is to prevent and detect crime by enabling police officers to search people who they have reasonable suspicion may be carrying illegal items or involved in criminal activity.

Are there any guidelines on the use of stop and search powers by police officers under PACE 1984?

Yes, there are guidelines on the use of stop and search powers in the Code of Practice for the Exercise of Stop and Search Powers

What does PACE 1984 mean?

PACE stands for the Police and Criminal Evidence Act which was introduced in the UK as a result of a Royal Commission Report in 1979.

What does Section 1 of PACE 1984 provide?

Section 1 of PACE 1984 provides police with the power to stop and search people in public places, only if they have reasonable suspicion that a person is carrying drugs, stolen property, weapons, or items that could be used to commit a crime.

What are the three main types of stop and searches under PACE 1984?

The three main types of stop and searches are: 1) Section 1 of PACE 1984, 2) Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, and 3) Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

Who is authorized to conduct a stop and search under PACE 1984?

A constable or a police officer in uniform is authorized to conduct a stop and search under the power given by PACE 1984.

What is the basis for reasonable suspicion under PACE 1984?

Reasonable suspicion must be based on facts or information which the officer has and which give them a reasonable basis for believing that the required ground for the search exists.

What is the custody officer's role in stop and search operations under PACE 1984?

The custody officer must satisfy themselves that the search was made in accordance with the law and ensure that a stop and search record is created.

What is the difference between stop and search under Section 1 of PACE 1984 and Section 60 of Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994?

Section 1 of PACE 1984 allows officers to stop and search people if they have reasonable grounds to suspect they are involved in criminality. Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 allows for stop and searches without reasonable suspicion if it is authorized by a senior police officer during a specific time and place.

What is the difference between stop and search under Section 1 of PACE 1984 and Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000?

Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 allows officers to stop and search people without reasonable suspicion in designated areas. Section 1 of PACE 1984 requires that officers have reasonable suspicion that a person is carrying drugs, stolen property, weapons, or items that could be used to commit a crime.

What is the role of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in relation to stop and search operations under PACE 1984?

The IOPC investigates complaints about the use of stop and search powers by police officers and assesses whether the officers have acted in accordance with the law.

What is the stop and search record under PACE 1984?

The stop and search record is a written record of the details of every stop and search made under Section 1 of PACE 1984 or any other stop and search powers the officer acted under.

Can someone refuse to cooperate with a stop and search under PACE 1984?

No, a person does not have the legal right to refuse a stop and search under PACE 1984. However, the officer must have reasonable grounds for suspicion and should explain the reason for the search.

What are the potential negative consequences of stop and search operations under PACE 1984?

Stop and search operations can lead to frustration, resentment, and distrust of the police among members of some communities who believe they are being unfairly targeted. There have also been instances where stop and search operations have resulted in harassment, abuse, and discrimination.

What is the role of a community representative in stop and search operations under PACE 1984?

The role of a community representative is to observe, monitor, and report on stop and search operations and engage with local communities to address concerns about the use of stop and search powers.

What happens if a police officer fails to comply with the provisions of PACE 1984 during a stop and search operation?

If a police officer fails to comply with the provisions of PACE 1984, the search may be unlawful and any evidence obtained during the search may be inadmissible in court.

What is the purpose of stop and search under PACE 1984?

The purpose of stop and search under PACE 1984 is to prevent and detect crime by enabling police officers to search people who they have reasonable suspicion may be carrying illegal items or involved in criminal activity.

Are there any guidelines on the use of stop and search powers by police officers under PACE 1984?

Yes, there are guidelines on the use of stop and search powers in the Code of Practice for the Exercise of Stop and Search Powers

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