Police Powers

A warrant from the magistrates must have what?

• Name of the supsect

• The alleged offence

• Signed by a Magistrate

• Their Nationality

A warrant of arrest can be issued for a witness to attend court?

• True

• False

Arrest warrants issued by the court would include?

• Failure to appear at court

• Breach of Bail Conditions

• Failing to pay for fines

Who is authorised to carry out a warrant on behalf of the courts apart from police officers?

• Approved Enforcement Agencies

• Civillian Enforcement Agencies

• Members of the Public

What power sets out the general arrest powers of arrest?

• Section 24 of PACE

• Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

• Code G of PACE

An arrest involves taking away a person's liberty ?

• True

• False

Police officers can arrest anyone for any offence?

• True

• False

What offences below might be indictable offences ?

• Burglary

• Theft

• Criminal Damage

• Robbery

A citizens' arrest can only be made for the following offences:

• Indictable Offences

• Summary Offences

The necessity for a Citizen's arrest can include:

• To stop causing physcial injury to self or others

• Causing loss or damage to property

• Making off before a police officer arrives