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Police Powers
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Police Powers The main police powers are set out in Police and criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984. Powers to Stop and Search * S1 - Gives the police the right to stop and search people and vehicles in a public place BUT only if there are REASONABLE GROUNDS for suspecting that the person is in possession of stolen goods or prohibited articles (eg. Weapons). * There are safeguards. The police officer must give: - 1. His name. 2. Station. 3. Reasons for the search. * In Osman v DPP - officers did not give their names and station hence the court held this made the search unlawful. * If the search is in public, police can only request that the suspect removes his outer layer of clothing (coat, jacket, gloves) - S2. * Police officer must make a written report after the search * Code A - states that police officers must not act because of person's characteristics. Still evidence that...
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