Powers To Stop And Search.

10 Questions | By Rc0000427 | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 452

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The term “stop and search” is given to a police officer’s ability to stop a person they suspect to be committing some form of crime, and search them for drugs or other contraband. What do you know about the concept?

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1.

What is the main piece of Legislation that governs stop and search powers?
- A.
  
  Terrorism Act 2000
- B.
  
  Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
- C.
  
  Races Relations Act
2.

Under what Code are the powers of Stop and Search?
- A.
  
  D
- B.
  
  A
- C.
  
  G
3.

What is case for unlawful arrest?
- A.
  
  Osman v DPP 1999
- B.
  
  R v Shivpuri
- C.
  
  Tempest v Kilner
4.

What items of clothing can a police officer ask you to remove in public?
- A.
  
  Hat, Coat and Scarf
- B.
  
  Nothing.
- C.
  
  Outer coat, Jacket and Gloves.
5.

Under what Act is there a power to stop and search for controlled drugs?
- A.
  
  PACE
- B.
  
  Crimal Justice Act 2003
- C.
  
  Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
6.

According to the Home Office Pulication Statistics on Race and the Criminal Justice system, how many more times are black people likely to be stopped than any other group?
- A.
  
  9
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  4
7.

Because powers for police are very wide, what MUST a police officer do as safeguard?
- A.
  
  Give his Name.
- B.
  
  Give his Station.
- C.
  
  Give his Name and Station.
8.

How many Codes of practise are there?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  10
9.

Under what sections are the powers to Stop and Search in a public place?
- A.
  
  1-4
- B.
  
  1-9
- C.
  
  1-7
10.

Can some one volunteer to be searched?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No