Police Powers

Evidence can be physical or verbal. 

• True 
• False 

Under which of the following circumstances can police search a suspect?

• If they have arrested a suspect or if the police has reasonable suspicion that a prohibited item or weapon is on the person.

• Only if they have a warrant

• if they feel like it

Police can listen to your phone.

• True
• True with a warrant
• False 

A warrant allows police to take what they like from your house.

• Yes
• No

Property seized under a warrant must relate to the precise crime being investigated. 

• True
• False 

Who can sign a warrant? 

• Judge or magistrate
• DPP
• Chief Sargeant or higher 

Evidence of silence legislation allows the jury to:

• Draw a negative inference if the accused is silent at interview but then presents evidence in court

• Draw a negative inference if the accused maintains their right to silence

• Draw a positive inference if the accused gives a full and frank confession

• Draw a positive inference if the accused assists police with their inquiries

Sniffer dogs....

• Can legally search people

• Can give police a reasonable suspicion that you possess illegal substances which means they can then search you

• Are illegal now at all festivals

• Have a very high accuracy rate for detecting illegal substances

Children can be strip searched

• True

• False

How long can police hold a suspect?

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

• 12 hours