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A Case Study for Law: Tony  

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A Case Study for Law: Tony This case study requires us to study the Police and Criminal Evidence Act of 1984 in depth to find out the rights which 'Tony' has The police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 sections 1 to 7 cover the police power of stop and search. Section 1 deals mainly with the power to stop a person and search them in a public place. Made under section 66 of PACE are the codes of practice, and Code A deals also with police powers of stop and search. Outer garments can only be removed during a search in a public place. This power of course can only be used if the police officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the person has possession of stolen goods or prohibited articles. A large number of items are listed as prohibited items such as armed weapons and items used for any...

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